Ford F150 Door Holding Water

My 2016 Ford F150 started holding water in one of the doors and I could hear it sloshing around when I was driving. This can be resolved by cleaning out the tiny drain holes on the bottom of the door.

[@grawgnak9479]

I love how you just absolutely roasted ford like nothing happened, and then just carried on with your video. Truly savage!

[@thefiXfiles]

Lol! I love the truck, but dang man they just put some weird cut corner stuff in this vehicle that drive you crazy.

[@jeffritchie213]

@@thefiXfiles I have a ford taurus 2015 and it's only the back doors, and it was just clogged with dirt how does dirt and stuff even get in there

[@jaipai20]

Same problem, same truck, and same door. thank you for posting this fix!!

[@KingKola01]

Me too, same truck, same door. I wonder why

[@tslonaker4609]

Yup, same truck same door... seems to be a pattern

[@saddacracker]

#metoo same door but different truck 2017 Raptor

[@scruzdj]

Same

[@gilbertodiaz5620]

Same door on my fx4 2013 🤦‍♂️

[@kelszzz]

I wasn't ready to laugh so hard at a video about fixing a truck 😂 Thanks for helping us fix the issue and for the laughs.

[@thefiXfiles]

Glad you got it fixed! And good to hear my somebody appreciates my stupid humor 🤣

[@kelszzz]

@@thefiXfiles haha very much so! I lost it at the Forrest Gump clip. As an Oregonian I felt that.

[@MotoVet86]

Short and to the point. I had this issue today on a 2013 model and thought there was a bigger issue.

[@Razor5624]

Thanks for the fix! I thought it was going to be big deal to get the water out of my door. Nope, easy peasy after watching this.

[@John-zb8ji]

I like the sound of water sloshing around it calms me down driving in stop and go traffic .

[@xWHITEBOYx]

I just inserted a little zip tie in an out of the holes an it worked amazingly to

[@musc1esman]

Mine was the driver side back door of my 2016 f150. Couldnt believe how much water came out of there! I thought I heard sloshing and then it just kinda stopped for awhile. Well I live in Minnesota and once winter was over all that water thawed out and I started hearing it again 😂

[@thefiXfiles]

Oh wow yeah hadn’t concerned what this would mean for folks up north. We’re soft Floridians so forgot it gets cold enough to freeze water 😂 You’d be driving around with a built in ice pack for 6 months out of the year

[@christopherbarton6694]

Same year F-150, same passenger rear door, same water issue. I thought it was just me! Thanks for the straightforward video.

[@Rameses3113]

Thanks for posting this. I’m having the same issue with my passenger door.

[@joshualindstrom4839]

Thanks! I know what to do now! It’s been driving me nuts hearing the water sloshing!!

[@grayhairedgear5992]

Outstanding! Exactly what I was looking for in the first 2-minutes of looking. Take care out there.

[@thefiXfiles]

Glad it helped!

[@patriciahingson1896]

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[@patriciahingson1896]

how does it get into door

[@storminmormon7082]

Same here. Same truck and same door sloshing. Thank you.

[@lanaimm4100]

Thank you so much for this video! You just save me a trip to the mechanic

[@goingagainstthegrain]

I thought I heard water sloshing around and true to form... Thank you, for the quick fix and I see what you mean. 👍

[@thefiXfiles]

Glad you got it fixed 👍

[@johnnixon]

Same door, same problem, same model year. Thought I was losing my mind after getting it and hearing water sloshing around. Had no idea it was in the door. Cleaned the weep holes with pipe cleaners and it hasn't been back so far.

[@zman7244]

I guess I’m glad it’s not only me experiencing this too????? Same door. Odd.

[@nick12137]

This helped solve my issue of flooding with my 2016 ford expedition. Thank you.

[@GenX-er]

2012 F150 5.0 4wd, 186,000 miles, great truck, same door and no fun to drain, but did after heavy downpours, in Colorado. I’ve only replaced a serpentine belt and fuel pump, no other problems but, well maintained and recommended maintenance schedule is followed. Preventative maintenance is important.

[@thefiXfiles]

Just went to Colorado. Y’all get rain that reminds me of Florida. Had heavy afternoon downpours almost every day. Felt like home lol

[@oldasdihrt5993]

Aren't you curious as to where the water came from?

[@bari3146]

It comes from rain leaking in where you roll the windows up and down

[@luisyanez6629]

Rain? 🥴🥴🥴

[@petorialisasemaiegrant9990]

I’m having this same issue and hence why I’m here

[@iiiSK8orDI3iii]

I've never heard of such, but apparently this is a "thing" now

[@Joseph-wx1kb]

It comes from rain

[@heavenlyhula8086]

Thanks for the info! This is great! I have a 2017 Ford F-150 same door, but to be fair...this also happened on my 2006 Honda Ridgeline.

[@andrewjones6014]

Thanks for the video. 2014 just had same issue with rear passenger door.

[@justinward7189]

Thanks for the video same issue.. was going crazy trying to find the sound

[@scottcasey4665]

Oh yeah! I just noticed this today. It doesn't rain much here on the Oregon coast; just from October to May. Thanks!!!

[@brandona.deimel5155]

Friend of mine has a Jetta and his doors are like swinging Vault Doors open and shut in banks. Finally drained them and a world of difference.

[@Manix81]

Thanks bro quick simple and right to the point.

[@ianmann3318]

my 2016 is having the same issue. But why is it getting in there in the first place? Id rather seal that off then keep dealing with this lol

[@billbrasky1288]

Thanks for this vid. It’s been doing it for a while so hopefully it’s not a shitload of rust in there by now. I have a 2012…pre-aluminum.

[@israelro2144]

Great video it was very helpful i had the same problem same door ford

[@39dominikhasek]

Thanks Man! Saved me a lot of headache!

[@0088Cain0088]

Exactly what I was looking for i did end up using my air compressor eith a blow gun on the small holes n once the debris clear up water made its way out pretty quickly. Thanks man

[@chrisf1147]

Jokes about crappy aluminium beer can truck. But it won’t rust, even when it has water in it 👍🏼

[@thefiXfiles]

Lol yeah that’s true!

[@chrisf1147]

But I’ll joke with you all day about ford selling me (and probably you) a new truck with the underside components totally rusted. That’s a load of bs

[@DavesTubeification]

Shoving a zip-tie in and out of the drain hole a few times will clear out the blockage. Don't even need to remove the rubber plug.

[@johnsparks921]

Love the repair humor!

[@jarrettbruss8863]

This video was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@thefiXfiles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dadthefixerflorida]

Thanks, I’m in fl in July, same issue. I didn’t see the rubber grommets. I’ll be on that tomorrow morning.

[@robertgallegos4420]

Thank you very much I have the same problem but it was the front door

[@michael5530]

hahahah savage description of your truck there

[@coryduvall8048]

Worked great! thanks

[@ybarsabal]

How does the water get in the door?

[@Cornfed816]

The world may never know

[@daltoncampbell887]

Great video, my 2011 seems to have a better plug location though so it was definitely not too much of a problem

[@stevepoirier-w1p]

same here tks for the video fixed the problem

[@sgt.hollowpoint6968]

FORD's love TLC. I have one. And I'm constantly changing out shit the manufacturer decided to install (cheap quality parts). However, with that being said...I really think F150s are nice looking trucks. IMO

[@melaniegriffin2010]

I had the same problem . Check the seal on the top of your door frame it could be where the water is getting in from. ?. It may not be sealed or has come loose. Hope that helps next time ,cheers

[@thefiXfiles]

Yeah I’ll have to check that. I still have the same truck. 113,000 and still getting from a to b!

[@flycorvus]

The same stupid style in my 2002 Focus. How to prevent rust in those holes? I fill them with WD40 or other cheap penetrating oil.

[@non-fungibleartist3836]

I noticed that the small square weep holes at the front of the front doors get clogged with dirt frequently because they are exposed behind the panel gap. This maintenance issue is not in the owner's manual! I can't say I love Ford, but, I do love my truck and I want it to last for a decade before it rusts out!

[@thefiXfiles]

The top minds at Ford engineered it so when it rusts it’ll make nice big holes for the water to come out 😂

[@themoreyouknow3523]

I just took a nail and hammer and made a small hole it made all the water rush out it was ridicuoulous how much those doors can hold I must have had 2 gallons of water come out.

[@thefiXfiles]

Yeah that’s a clever way to widen the holes. It is crazy how much space is in there for water. It ran all the way down my driveway when I drained mine lol

[@cmoore8434]

@@thefiXfiles I was shocked at how much water came out of mine! Of course, I'd prefer not to have that much water get into the door in the first place 😕

[@southernboy3726]

Follow for the comedy and the info. Haha. Appreciate it. My 2015 having the same issue

[@ICECOLDOUTDOORS]

As a 1st time Ford owner, thank you, this was becoming annoying

[@thefiXfiles]

Glad you got it fixed!

[@epmcdonald4562]

A little water will help those front door speakers work good

[@americanrvtraveler2446]

But you did not fix the leak problem and door will continue to hold water. Where is the leak?

[@ecobeast7538]

Awesome thanks for posting!

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

2004 ACCORD increasing mpg on my car, removed whole air box system/muffler and have this issue on my car dont have much screwdriver marks and am the 3rd owner so keeping it mint is a priority

[@carle5538]

Why was your drain on the door plugged in the first place? It should have been open. Thank you for the video.

[@JoeGess]

Having this issue with my 97 Toyota Avalon. Fantastic oldie but, holds tons of water from Florida rain :/ hopefully this’ll help my vehicle

[@scottedwards2618]

That treated a symptom but didn't cure anything. Was there a missing seal??

[@kevywilliams3304]

You need to get the window seals replaced . Straight window seals don’t do this

[@MyDeeroc]

Life saver

[@Menolly1233]

Same problem, 2019 king ranch. Ill have to clean the holes in the morning

[@srhabb]

I'll try that, I thought it was in the frame of the truck because I started hearing the same sound after power washing the bed.

[@krishsaini8463]

That’s good to hear that’s water is slain f in this funny car in belmared 295

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Soooo why is there even a plug for the drain hole? Shouldn't it just be open to let the water run out??

[@JohnnyButtercuts]

This has to be a joke but regardless, why would you put the rubber cap back? It’s below the door seal so the water will just drain on it’s own you would have to leave your windows down in a bad storm but even then, your window motors have to be shot from that amount of water 😂

[@jodiboi555]

Good lookin out!

[@ChrisRRRR1964]

Thank you!

[@thefiXfiles]

You're welcome!

[@danted232]

I have to check mine now

[@LoneWolfRanging]

Same exact issue on my truck. Same door too

[@coojoza]

Super helpful

[@kevywilliams3304]

Maybe you need to clean the holes more often …😊

[@fortunatedad7695]

I experienced this today on my 2012 navigator. I don't see the point in keeping this grommets in, does any one else? I was just going to permanently remove them because my drains were caked full of dirt.

[@jamesr2888]

Buy a can of air, you know, the product you use to remove dust from a computer.

[@fabulousprofound]

It did not work on my friend’s Ford. Too weak not enough pressure. You need a full blown air compressor to clear it out.

[@xWHITEBOYx]

A little zip tie will do the trick to

[@jschlaud6]

Compressed air worked well for me just now clearing out those holes. Bunch of crud came pouring out. Same door, same truck. Thx for the vid. Any ideas where the waters coming in from? Window seals?

[@thefiXfiles]

Yeah thats what I’m suspect too. I think a little water can get around the seal for the window so that’s why the drains are there. Sunroofs are similar. They don’t seal perfectly so manufacturers plan for leaks.

[@jrm2383]

Would that explain splashing sound on the drivers door and soaked carpet?

[@sartinoutdoors7514]

I have just discovered the same issue with my F150 piece of ____t!

[@jerryjarvis7115]

How did the rain water get into the door? My door also leaks inside at the windshield to door jam

[@supermasterPIK]

can you tell me the code of seal at 0:33 ? Lost it and need to buy it Thanks

[@codyknuth9674]

Yes. Same here

[@patriciahingson1896]

how foes watervget into the panel?

[@darkstar6909]

Same year, same door, same issue

[@kevywilliams3304]

Yup!!!! It’s the fords stupid bent window lip!!! Poor water on the mid of your window !!!! You’ll see bubbles !

[@dmcharley64]

Yup... same in my 19 f150

[@eleanorstaup2742]

I have a 2012 Ford Escape, i don’t have covers on the drains, but i think my drains are clogged. Is there any way i can fix that? When it’s raining water comes from my sun roof and passenger side top handle and always ends up on my passenger floor

[@MrJeeperJay]

You likely have clogged sunroof drains…there are little hoses at each corner of the sunroof that will go down each pillar and drain out under the car. These get clogged from the top & can also clog at the bottom.

[@b0rnin89]

2018 same door :(

[@Vmutt92]

But why is this a thing!!!!

[@jsngallery]

that's your idea of 'fixed' huh? 😮

[@thefiXfiles]

If that’s Ford’s idea of a truck then that’s my idea of fixed 👌

[@joseph401]

I cleaned mine with a pipe cleaner

[@ripdaniels2659]

just drained mine yesterdaly,

[@billgator2005]

LOL! buy that chev and deal with their problems. then you will know what real junk is

[@robertgallegos4420]

By the way I have a f150 ford also

[@garr421]

Oh no, its got water in the door. Because thats what makes a truck bad. Ok lol. Mechanically still out lives most other vehicles.

[@kubeanie18]

I love how BS that Chevy commercial is

[@tyrone5159]

yes because having a normal clog makes the truck a beer can garbage trash compactor.

[@kevywilliams3304]

Ya it’s so stupid ford can’t seal the stupid window loo because of the s contour they stupidly created …

[@mjlaramore]

You mean I have to take care of my vehicle from time to time. Get outa here! I’m buying a bike….

[@thefiXfiles]

Time for vehicle maintenance! Today we’re: -changing oil -replacing brake pads -draining our door water 💦 🤡

[@exploreflorida5303]

except this didnt fix the problem. i dont wanna drain my door i wanna fix the leak