B pillar leak?

Tiny
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  • 2012 FORD ESCAPE
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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.
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 AT 6:03 PM

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Tiny
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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.
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Thursday, April 20th, 2023 AT 8:20 AM
Tiny
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No sunroof.
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Thursday, April 20th, 2023 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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It has a roof rack.
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Thursday, April 20th, 2023 AT 10:38 AM
Tiny
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Here is a video.
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Thursday, April 20th, 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.
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Friday, April 21st, 2023 AT 12:54 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Saturday, April 22nd, 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.
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Monday, April 24th, 2023 AT 10:27 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Monday, April 24th, 2023 AT 11:01 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 AT 8:23 AM

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