1994 Ford Escort Water damage

1994 FORD ESCORT
134,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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A1GREENHORN
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after an unusual rainstorm lasting 5 days, water leaked over the windshield, behind the dash, and down into the passenger foot well. The heater no longer works and the radio crackles. After checking the windshield was sealed with no cracks, I looked for worn hoses and found none. Is it possible, for the seals and firewall to have failed? If so, is this common due to the vehicles age, or could the water have overwhelmed the seals? How can I tell the difference between age and fluke accident? This LX wagon has been a goin concern. The only part replaced has been the waterpump in the 14 years since I bought it, and the mechanics say her compression is almost equal to when it was bought.
Nov 24, 2008 at 1:37 AM
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DAVE H
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if there are no sign's of damaged hoses and the storm was severe and water was running down the firewall constantly it is possible that it got into the vehicle through holes made for wiring etc. to pass through .. they have rubber seals on but these are not designed to hold out a flood and rubber does deteriorate over time .. i would put this down to the bad weather, under severe conditions rain water will find the smallest hole and run through it
Nov 24, 2008 at 4:46 AM