B pillar leak?

2012 FORD ESCAPE
118,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I can’t figure out where this leak is coming from. When it rains heavy water comes in through the B pillar which I did not know until I needed to replace my passenger seatbelt. I did notice the back floor of the passenger side was sometimes wet when I lifted the carpet.
Apr 18, 2023 at 6:03 PM
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Does the car have a sunroof? If so, there are sunroof drains that run down the inside of the pillars which sound like they have come undone, here is a diagram of what I am talking about. You will need to remove the headliner to inspect the condition of the drains. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Apr 20, 2023 at 8:20 AM
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No sunroof.
Apr 20, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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It has a roof rack.
Apr 20, 2023 at 10:38 AM
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Here is a video.
Apr 20, 2023 at 10:40 AM
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Thanks for the video. Can you see where the leak is coming in from? Is the roof rack missing bolts? That should be an obvious leak. Please let me know.
Apr 21, 2023 at 12:54 PM
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No, I can’t see where it’s coming from. I tried to take out the top B pillar, but I couldn’t. I don’t want to break it. I will check if the roof rack has missing screws. I did put clear silicone on the screw holes, and I don’t recall any missing, but I can’t be 100% sure. I will check it today and post my reply.
Apr 22, 2023 at 7:32 AM
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Sounds good please let me know, it should be a big hole for that much water.
Apr 24, 2023 at 10:27 AM
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Hi. It does not have a missing screw. But I now noticed in the front passenger side front door floor mat this.
Apr 24, 2023 at 11:01 AM
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Yep, that is more water damage. Water must be running down both sides, I would remove the headliner and have a helper use a garden hose to wet down the top of the car until you find the leak. It should be obvious. Inspect the roof for possible problems, can you upload a short video of the top of the car for me? You can upload it here with your response.
Apr 25, 2023 at 8:23 AM