Moon roof
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2017
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I had one on my F150, then didn't have one on my 2014 F250. I didn't miss it. That said, I have it on my 2017 and I do like it. Not having it wouldn't be a deal breaker, but I've enjoyed it so far. I was worried about the leaks after hearing stories from some, but I've been through the wash 4 or 5 times now without issues and I never had issues on my F150. I think if it's going to leak, it's going to leak because it wasn't sealed/installed correctly, and that should show up from day 1 and not at a later time.
Nathan
Nathan
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Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Antelope, CA
I have it on my truck and I think it is awesome. Look for leaks every time I drive it with no issues. It has been raining a lot in NoCal since I took delivery 3 weeks ago. Also have had it through the car wash once. No problems at all.
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 451
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From: Carstairs Alberta Canada
yes almost every factory sunroof has a tube (for lack of a better word) that will drain any moisture away from the roof down and out of the vehicle. That is all I have learned about maintenance on a factory sunroof.
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Joined: Oct 2016
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In my time growing up with a mechanic for a dad it seemed like 80% of the issue was drain tube related with any 2000+ moon roof. They seal well and are easily adjustable if they aren't sealing right. The drain tubes are a PITA if they start leaking. GM always used one tube in another tube design by the kick panels that was notorious for separating after hear/cool cycles. No clamp on it. I'm pretty sure they fixed that issue though around 2006+.
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Joe Kucinski
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Snohomish, WA
Here in the PNW, sunroofs are a pain, never seen one that didn't develop a leak eventually. The green stuff that grows on your truck in winter, the pollen and plain old dust works to plug the lines. I take a weed whacker line with a square cross section and insert it into the drain tube carefully working it all the way down. I then snip off the end and put it into a cordless drill and run it forward and reverse. Remove the line, flush with water. I then repeat the process once or twice more until the line runs freely.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: new paltz ny
well it happened.....went thru a brushless car wash and it leaked on both sides.....not real bad but it did leak.....have been watching on every car wash.....time to take her to the dealers for the fix
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,424
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From: BC Canada
I have had numerous vehicles with sunroofs. For me, at first i was thinking I didn't want one. Last F350 had one, almost 13 years and not one leak. Also, not once did I have to clean drain tubes. It's pretty cool, really, winter hear so mine has not been opened a lot yet, but it's nice even to open the sunshade and let in the moonlight. Worst case it stays closed.