1988 Bronco II Eddie Bauer water leaks into the floorboard

maxmotz · 11-06-2009, 11:51 AM

I have a 1988 Bronco II Eddie Bauer and water leaks into the floorboard on the passenger and driver sides. I think it’s coming from the vented area between the windshield and the hood. It’s not antifreeze, and it happens when it rains. Can any body let me know what to do? Is there a clogged drain hose from the vented area between the hood and windshield that is backing up that could be causing this?

Thanks a bunch !!

**Tbars4** · 11-06-2009, 12:02 PM

...It sounds like you have a windshield leak...You may need a new rubber for the glass...

maxmotz · 11-06-2009, 02:37 PM

We ruled out the windshield gasket. Please let me know what else it could be.

Thanks…

**Tbars4** · 11-06-2009, 02:52 PM

...Take a hose and water test the areas you think it might be...

...I would also look or rust holes in obvious areas where the water is showing up..

Bruce60 · 12-27-2009, 11:28 AM

We had this trouble too but also the headliner was wet. We sealed the windshield and this appears to have fixed the problem.

dirtcowboy · 03-27-2010, 09:54 PM

remove the inspection plates located on the engine side of the firewall. Water drains thru the vents below the window and, after some rusting, leaks into the interior to funk it all up. about 1/2 of my BII's had this affliction.

11-06-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
maxmotz Wannabe Elite Explorer Johnson City, Tennessee 1988 Bronco II Eddie B Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	1988 Bronco II Eddie Bauer water leaks into the floorboard I have a 1988 Bronco II Eddie Bauer and water leaks into the floorboard on the passenger and driver sides. I think it’s coming from the vented area between the windshield and the hood. It’s not antifreeze, and it happens when it rains. Can any body let me know what to do? Is there a clogged drain hose from the vented area between the hood and windshield that is backing up that could be causing this? Thanks a bunch !!

11-06-2009, 12:02 PM	#2
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,894 Vehicle Specs	...It sounds like you have a windshield leak...You may need a new rubber for the glass... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

11-06-2009, 02:52 PM	#4
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,894 Vehicle Specs	...Take a hose and water test the areas you think it might be... ...I would also look or rust holes in obvious areas where the water is showing up.. __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

11-06-2009, 02:37 PM	#3
maxmotz Wannabe Elite Explorer Johnson City, Tennessee 1988 Bronco II Eddie B Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	We ruled out the windshield gasket. Please let me know what else it could be. Thanks…

12-27-2009, 11:28 AM	#5
Bruce60 Wannabe Elite Explorer New bern , NC 89 bronco II Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	We had this trouble too but also the headliner was wet. We sealed the windshield and this appears to have fixed the problem.

03-27-2010, 09:54 PM	#6
dirtcowboy Wannabe Elite Explorer Eureka, Montana 85 BII, 03 Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	remove the inspection plates located on the engine side of the firewall. Water drains thru the vents below the window and, after some rusting, leaks into the interior to funk it all up. about 1/2 of my BII's had this affliction.