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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Hi i have noticed the spare wheel well on my 1999 focus has started to fill with water over the last few weeks of constant rain. even if i don't drive the car for a few days it still fills. Can anyone help please.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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If it is the same as mondy behind false bulkhead it is most likely leaking from around the POLLEN FILTER HOUSING, standard feature on mondies, you have to pay extra for one that does not leak!!
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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Just check the seals on the back of the light clusters 2 make sure they arnt split or worn causing water 2 come in.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Sorry was thinking of something else and got confused!!, to many women in skimpys on telly!!
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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Wasnt there a recall on the rear window wiper seal? pretty sure it used to leak all the time so ford did a recall and replaced with a much stronger seal
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Cheers for help.

The light seals sound a good bet as i have recently had to change my brake light bulbs.
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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Hi i bought my Focus brand new in 2001 and had the same problem, i had it back to the workshop 20+ times until the 3 yr warranty ran out and it still wasn't resolved and now it's 07 and i've still got a paddling pool in my boot, still great for those hot summer days if you fancy a paddle, i did consider drilling a hole and sealing it with tetroseal (do they still do that) so the water could just drain away, but then i thought it might create more problems than it cures... so i will be watching this post myself to see if anyone has any bright ideas
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Don't know if this applies to Focus's but check your rear wash/wipe fluid piping - VW's and Skodas i know of have had thier boot full of water because of a broken pipe.

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i've checked that but its still doing it
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