My tonneau cover is leaking.

Cyn · 09-22-2009, 12:02 PM

Why is my '05 Sport Trac Tonneau cover leaking? Been happening for a couple years. Any tips on how to find and repair leak will be appriciated.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 09-22-2009, 01:41 PM

welcome cyn

**BrooklynBay** · 09-22-2009, 09:11 PM

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the 2001-2005 Sport Trac section.

Gus Gorilla · 09-22-2009, 09:15 PM

Use a garden hose to spray it down and inspect. Mine leaks at the fold point in the middle, but not bad. You could always order some generic "D" shaped weatherstrip and re-seal it. If you really cannot find where, use something like Talc or Baby powder. Coat the inside bed walls, then spray. The leaking water will leave traces. Works good on body leaks as well and smells nice.

**BrooklynBay** · 09-22-2009, 09:29 PM

You could try this: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewp...uct/471/cat/20
This is also very good: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewp...ate/1252034615

bwhite2 · 10-07-2009, 10:02 PM

I have the same problem with my cover. I went to the dealership and he told me it couldn't be fixed I would have to look into a new one. I have been using Black Duck tape to blend in, but everytime I take it off it meeses up. I thought about using caulk or sealant, but will I have the same issues as the duck tape?

Gus Gorilla where do you find a D weather strip.

**ncranchero** · 02-19-2011, 04:24 AM

Is it the bi-fold OEM cover? If it is,as far as I know they are not meant to be completely water-proof. Ford did make a reseal kit for them, about $200. They may or may not still be available and are rather labor intensive to install. Individual seals are not available anymore.
Your Ford dealer needs to put forth a bit more effort to help you. Search part number 1L2Z9928550EB.

**BrooklynBay** · 02-19-2011, 07:47 PM

Steve, is this diagram from the Ford CD/DVD or the parts manual?

**ncranchero** · 02-19-2011, 08:02 PM

It's from the Parts Manual. The assorted part number text was added to the original breakdown. Easier for me to keep up with it that way.

**BrooklynBay** · 02-19-2011, 08:04 PM

I have a question for you, so not to get off of the topic of the thread, I'll send you a PM shortly.

bwhite2 · 02-20-2011, 08:32 PM

thanks for all of the help

09-22-2009, 12:02 PM	#1
Cyn Wannabe Elite Explorer Windsor Locks, CT '05 Sport Trac XLS Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	My tonneau cover is leaking. Why is my '05 Sport Trac Tonneau cover leaking? Been happening for a couple years. Any tips on how to find and repair leak will be appriciated.

09-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,632 Vehicle Specs	welcome cyn __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

09-22-2009, 09:11 PM	#3
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,813 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the 2001-2005 Sport Trac section. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

09-22-2009, 09:29 PM	#5
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,813 Vehicle Specs	You could try this: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewp...uct/471/cat/20 This is also very good: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewp...ate/1252034615 __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

02-19-2011, 04:24 AM	#7
ncranchero Sport Trac Moderator Denver,NC Truckin' on Pat & Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,564 Vehicle Specs	Is it the bi-fold OEM cover? If it is,as far as I know they are not meant to be completely water-proof. Ford did make a reseal kit for them, about $200. They may or may not still be available and are rather labor intensive to install. Individual seals are not available anymore. Your Ford dealer needs to put forth a bit more effort to help you. Search part number 1L2Z9928550EB. __________________ Steve, 2010 Transit CONNECT 145K miles, 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 SOLD 2000 Taurus SES 3.0L 24 Valve DOHC Duratec 87K miles 1994 F150 4x4 4.9L/5-speed 160K miles, 1995 Ranger 2.3L/5-sp/3.73 75K miles "Plain Jane" How to post photos Last edited by ncranchero; 02-19-2011 at 04:45 AM.

09-22-2009, 09:15 PM	#4
Gus Gorilla Wannabe Elite Explorer The Cradle of Naval Aviation 2001 Sport Trac 4X4 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 373 Vehicle Specs	Use a garden hose to spray it down and inspect. Mine leaks at the fold point in the middle, but not bad. You could always order some generic "D" shaped weatherstrip and re-seal it. If you really cannot find where, use something like Talc or Baby powder. Coat the inside bed walls, then spray. The leaking water will leave traces. Works good on body leaks as well and smells nice.

10-07-2009, 10:02 PM	#6
bwhite2 Wannabe Elite Explorer Charleston, South Carolina '03 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 Vehicle Specs	I have the same problem with my cover. I went to the dealership and he told me it couldn't be fixed I would have to look into a new one. I have been using Black Duck tape to blend in, but everytime I take it off it meeses up. I thought about using caulk or sealant, but will I have the same issues as the duck tape? Gus Gorilla where do you find a D weather strip.

02-19-2011, 07:47 PM	#8
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,813 Vehicle Specs	Steve, is this diagram from the Ford CD/DVD or the parts manual? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

02-19-2011, 08:02 PM	#9
ncranchero Sport Trac Moderator Denver,NC Truckin' on Pat & Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,564 Vehicle Specs	It's from the Parts Manual. The assorted part number text was added to the original breakdown. Easier for me to keep up with it that way. __________________ Steve, 2010 Transit CONNECT 145K miles, 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 SOLD 2000 Taurus SES 3.0L 24 Valve DOHC Duratec 87K miles 1994 F150 4x4 4.9L/5-speed 160K miles, 1995 Ranger 2.3L/5-sp/3.73 75K miles "Plain Jane" How to post photos

02-19-2011, 08:04 PM	#10
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,813 Vehicle Specs	I have a question for you, so not to get off of the topic of the thread, I'll send you a PM shortly. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

02-20-2011, 08:32 PM	#11
bwhite2 Wannabe Elite Explorer Charleston, South Carolina '03 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 Vehicle Specs	thanks for all of the help