2006 Ford Mustang: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Body · 60,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford mustang. While the vehicle was stationary, water leaked into the vehicle from the passenger side and traveled to the back seat area. The contact stated that all of the windows were rolled up when the failure occurred. The contact stated that the water may have entered into the cabin from the seam where the hood met the front windshield. Willard's service center (4311 main street, grasonville, maryland 21638, (410) 827-7222) was made aware of the failure and replaced the heater coil on the front passenger side underneath the dashboard, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2016 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · VA

For about 3 years, constant problem with water leaking onto my passenger floor board. I have to put plastic bags outside the windshield underneath the wipers every time it rains. This doesn't keep all the rain from coming in but it helps. I can no longer go through a car wash because it floods the inside of my car. I now have a plastic bucket on the passenger floor board in case it rains while I am driving so the interior doesn't get flooded. There is now a mildew smell in my car. There have been many complaints about this so it is ridiculous that we consumers have to foot the bill for an issue that ford has known about for a long time. The last time I checked with a dealer a few years ago they said it would cost approx. $800-900 to try to fix; I'm sure some people have an extra grand laying around but I sure don't. Ford needs to issue a recall on this issue!! It is a safety as well as a health hazard, especially if people have small children. I am the second owner of the car and it started at about 70,000 miles.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford mustang. The contact stated that during inclement weather, water leaked into the vehicle from behind the glove compartment. On one occasion, while driving 55 MPH, all the electrical components failed. In addition, the contact stated that the battery would get wet causing the vehicle to fail to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 2/9/15

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Body, Electrical · FL

When someone finally dies from this incident which has been reported numerous times by consumers both on this site and with tsb's from ford issued as early as 2007 then someone will take notice just like what just happened at gm. Please do something before someone dies. There are multiple electrical failures due to a serious water leak affecting the entire car. My 2006 ford mustang has been at the dealership since feb. 8 2014 and we just picked it up for this issue which was supposedly fixed once before. Now with another fee of $1,200.00 paid we picked up our car after 2 months and upon driving the car home the AC is not working and the sensor lights are on for the door!!! What does it take for someone to realize there is a major problem here? This comes after an extensive water leak that caused serious mold damage inside the car along with electrical issues,one of which a new battery was needed. This was first "repaired" in 5/2013 but was not repaired because in 12/2013 there was a massive interior flood which lead to a massive interior mold problem and the car also would not start and was towed to two separate dealerships. No one wants to assume responsibility and there is a huge amount of data out there supporting the fact that ford has known about this issue as early as 2007. The manager at the ford dealership told us that although he would assume no responsibility for the car because ford has not issued a recall he would not let his wife or children drive in that car!!

Filed Feb 12, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 68,207 miles · FL

2006 ford mustang-car brought into dealership on 5/2013 with c/o water leaking on passenger floor board. This was supposedly fixed.check car engine light was on for the fifth time and this time they replaced the alternator for the second time. Car now(2/14) would not start and the interior of the car is full of mold spores! I have read the forums on line and it is well documented that ford has known about this leak since 2007 and never recalled this because it was not a "safety" issue however I think it is a huge safety issue when there is water leaking on the inside of the car, the windshield on the inside looks like it is raining and the car has had multiple electrical issues several of which the car has stopped working while driving on the interstate. Now on top of this we have a major health issue and the dealer does not want to take responsibility for this.

Filed Jan 14, 2014 · Body, Driver assistance · 56,000 miles · MO

Water leak issue coming from the windshield and cowl area leaking into the passenger side compartment shorting out the smart junction box causing the gauges and all electrical to go haywire such as the headlight to go out while driving and the traction control to turn off as well as the windows and power locks to quit working and could cause an electrical fire inside the care if gone un noticed. I have the vehicle in the shop and this is going to cost me $600 or more due to fords knowing of an issue they will not own up to fix to ensure safety.

Filed May 7, 2012 · Visibility · 13,704 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford mustang. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the windshield wipers, headlights and heater would not operate when activated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated an accumulation of water leaked onto the passenger floor through the windshield lower seam. The water leakage resulted to a shortage in the smart junction box which contributed to the malfunction. The technician resealed the windshield area. The problem recurred and had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 13,704.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · SC

I have noticed that my car 2006 ford mustang convertible has been getting water coming inside from the passenger seat under the dashboard and it messes up the entire floor and cause a mildew smell. The back seats have water coming inside from either the side panels on the car on the convertible or the window at the back of the car or top of the convertible. I have researched this and many people have this issue with ford convertibles and also other make a models of cars as well that are convertibles. I think this is a defect with how the ford manufacturer built these mustang convertibles and should be recalled to repair this problem. It causes the floors to be wet constantly with mildew smell and this could be dangerous with mold issues on floor and seats of vehicle and mold collection on windows and other part of vehicle and dangerous to health. I have only had my car since 2005 I bought a 2006 convertible and it immediately started having issues.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · SC

I have noticed that my car 2006 ford mustang convertible has been getting water coming inside from the passenger seat under the dashboard and it messes up the entire floor and cause a mildew smell. The back seats have water coming inside from either the side panels on the car on the convertible or the window at the back of the car or top of the convertible. I have researched this and many people have this issue with ford convertibles and also other make a models of cars as well that are convertibles. I think this is a defect with how the ford manufacturer built these mustang convertibles and should be recalled to repair this problem. It causes the floors to be wet constantly with mildew smell and this could be dangerous with mold issues on floor and seats of vehicle and mold collection on windows and other part of vehicle and dangerous to health. I have only had my car since 2005 I bought a 2006 convertible and it immediately started having issues.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 50,000 miles · VA

Water leaked into passenger floor board area. Got the sjb unit wet. Lights, door locks, radio started flickering on/off. No control over electrical items in car cabin. Seat belts seemed to tighten and loosen.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Body · 75,882 miles · NJ

Water leakage caused a failure of the computer and wiring harness due to corrosion. Water was trapped in the door sills which was released whenever the door was opened. On the day of the failure a short had completely drained the battery. Dealer replaced the computer and harness outside of warranty and at extreme cost. Dealer states that there were leaks in the cowl and bulkhead seams.

Filed Jun 19, 2009 · Acceleration, Body · 52,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford mustang. While driving approximately 10 MPH on wet road conditions, the vehicle came to a stop sign and then proceeded to accelerate. Suddenly, the contact heard water coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the driver observed that the passenger floor panel area and the glove compartment exhibited water leakage. The vehicle resumed normal operation to his residence. The following day, the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was contributed to an electrical shortage in the junction box. The technician stated that this was a manufacturer design flaw with the drainage. A fan was used to dry out the junction box; however, the electrical failures still persist. The exterior components that were inoperative consist of: taillights, parking lights, emergency brake lights, turn signals, rear back up lights, and the low beams. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 52,000.