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Symptom Chart: Body System - General Information
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Symptom Chart: Body System - General Information
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Draft/wind noise and water leak around door perimeter | Loose fit seal | PINCH seal carrier to improve retention on seal flange. |
| Seal installed incorrectly | REINSTALL the seal. | |
| Door misaligned | REALIGN the door. CHECK door gaps and fit in door opening and ADJUST as necessary. For front door alignment, regular cab and SuperCrew, REFER to: Front Door Alignment - Regular Cab/SuperCrew . For front door alignment, SuperCab, REFER to: Front Door Alignment - SuperCab . For rear door alignment, SuperCab, REFER to: Rear Door Alignment - SuperCab . For rear door alignment, SuperCrew, REFER to: Rear Door Alignment - SuperCrew . | |
| Scuff plate installed incorrectly | REINSTALL the scuff plate. | |
| Seal or seal pushpins damaged | INSTALL a new seal/pushpins. | |
| Sheet metal joints in door or door opening | SEAL leaks with seam sealer. | |
| Draft/wind noise and water leak around glass run | Door glass misaligned | ADJUST door glass. |
| Glass run installed incorrectly or not fully seated | REINSTALL glass run. To reinstall the front door glass top run, REFER to: Front Door Glass Top Run . To reinstall rear door glass top run, SuperCab, REFER to: Rear Door Glass Top Run - SuperCab, Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows . To reinstall rear door glass top run, SuperCrew, REFER to: Rear Door Glass Top Run - SuperCrew . INSERT foam in glass run carrier if necessary. | |
| Leak path behind glass run | INSTALL foam rope behind glass run. | |
| Glass run channel spread wide | PINCH glass run channel to reduce size of opening. | |
| Glass run damaged | INSTALL a new glass run. To install the front door glass top run, REFER to: Front Door Glass Top Run . To install the rear door glass top run, SuperCab, REFER to: Rear Door Glass Top Run - SuperCab, Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows . To install the rear door top run, SuperCrew, REFER to: Rear Door Glass Top Run - SuperCrew . | |
| Glass run overstuffed in corners creating pucker | REINSTALL glass run. INSTALL new part as necessary. To reinstall the front door glass top run, REFER to: Front Door Glass Top Run . To reinstall rear door glass top run, SuperCab, REFER to: Rear Door Glass Top Run - SuperCab, Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows . To reinstall rear door glass top run, SuperCrew, REFER to: Rear Door Glass Top Run - SuperCrew . INSERT foam in glass run carrier if necessary. | |
| Inner glass run reveal lip not contacting sheet metal | REINSTALL glass run. INSTALL new part as necessary. To reinstall the front door glass top run, REFER to: Front Door Glass Top Run . To reinstall rear door glass top run, SuperCab, REFER to: Rear Door Glass Top Run - SuperCab, Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows . To reinstall rear door glass top run, SuperCrew, REFER to: Rear Door Glass Top Run - SuperCrew . INSERT foam in glass run carrier if necessary. | |
| Outer glass run reveal lip on rear door not contacting sheet metal | REINSTALL fixed quarter glass run assembly. INSTALL new part as necessary. | |
| Door mounted B-pillar applique misaligned causing glass run twist | REINSTALL applique so that glass run fits in channel correctly. | |
| Inner belt overstuffed creating gap between glass and glass run | REINSTALL inner belt and INSTALL foam rope behind inner lip of glass run at belt. INSTALL new glass run as necessary. | |
| Draft/wind noise and water leak at inner belt line | Belt line seal installed incorrectly on flange | ADJUST seal (do not bend the flange). |
| No contact with side glass | ADJUST door glass. | |
| No contact with glass runs at both ends of belt line seal | ADJUST belt line seal or ADD foam at seal ends. | |
| Belt line seal damaged | INSTALL a new seal. | |
| Draft/wind noise and water leak at outer belt line | Belt line seal installed incorrectly on flange (no glass contact) | ADJUST seal. |
| Belt line seal does not contact the glass | ADJUST door glass. | |
| No contact with glass runs at both ends of belt line seal | ADJUST belt line seal or ADD foam at seal ends. | |
| Belt line seal damaged | INSTALL a new seal. | |
| Draft/wind noise at inner door handle/speaker opening | Hole in weathershield | SEAL hole with suitable tape. |
| Weathershield misaligned | REALIGN weathershield. INSTALL a new weathershield if pressure sensitive adhesive fails. | |
| Exterior door handle seal misaligned/damaged | REALIGN or INSTALL a new seal as necessary. | |
| Speaker or speaker seal missing or damaged | REPAIR speaker seal or INSTALL a new door speaker. | |
| Draft/wind noise and water leaks at floor pan and grommets | Missing or damaged plugs/grommets | CHECK plugs/grommets for correct installation or damage. INSTALL new plugs/grommets if necessary. |
| Road noise | Missing mastic insulators | CHECK for missing mastic insulators. |
| Missing body insulators | CHECK for missing body insulators. | |
| Rattles in body/doors and instrument panel | Loose wires/cables | CHECK that all wires/cables are correctly routed and inserted in correct retainers. |
| Loose objects/components in door wells, pillars quarter trim panels | CHECK doors by carefully striking underside of doors with a rubber mallet while listening for rattles in doors and pillars. REMOVE or TIGHTEN loose objects/components. | |
| Buzz from instrument panel components | IDENTIFY which components of the instrument panel are buzzing. SECURE/FASTEN components as necessary, ADD foam or felt as needed if rattle persists. | |
| Door drain holes collecting water | Holes clogged with mud or road tar | CLEAN drain holes of foreign material with a punch or screwdriver. CHECK drain holes regularly. |
| Wind noise from exterior rear view mirror | Exterior mirror housing misaligned | REALIGN with edges shingled to airflow, with no gaps. |
| Mirror sail gasket folded/misaligned | REINSTALL with gasket unfolded and aligned correctly. | |
| Mirror housing trim cap installed incorrectly | REINSTALL with edges shingled to airflow. | |
| Air leak through mirror housing hinge | Fully ENGAGE mirror into its operating position. USE foam to block air path through hinge. | |
| Inner sail trim installed incorrectly | REINSTALL sail trim. ADJUST door trim. | |
| Inner sail gasket/barrier installed incorrectly | REINSTALL trim cover with gasket/barrier aligned correctly. | |
| Air path through wiring bundle/fastener access holes | BLOCK air path(s) with foam/tape. | |
| Exposed fastener access hole on mirror housing/sail | INSTALL a new cap if missing. | |
| Mirror housing trim cap under-flush to housing causing whistle | INSTALL a new exterior mirror. To install new short arm mirror, To install new long arm mirror, | |
| Rattle/vibration from exterior rear view mirror | Mirror mounting nuts loose | TIGHTEN mirror mounting nuts. |
| Aftermarket air deflector/stone shields | If possible, REMOVE aftermarket air deflector/stone shield, then ROAD TEST vehicle. If concern is no longer present, ADVISE the customer the aftermarket component was causing concern. | |
| Draft/wind noise and water leak around perimeter of all fixed glass | Air traveling up windshield molding along A-pillar. | INSTALL foam rope full length of the A-pillar. |
| Gaps in sealant bead of windshield/rear glass | Install new windshield/rear glass. To install new windshield/rear glass, REFER to: Fixed Glass . | |
| Windshield/rear glass misaligned or not installed correctly | Install new windshield/rear glass. To install new windshield/rear glass, REFER to: Fixed Glass . | |
| Rear hood seal at base of windshield misaligned/damaged | REALIGN or INSTALL a new seal as necessary. | |
| High mounted stoplamp | CHECK high mounted stoplamp seal. REPAIR or INSTALL as necessary. | |
| A-pillar applique along windshield lifting | INSPECT attachment clips for damage and REINSTALL part. INSTALL new part as necessary. | |
| Draft/water leak or noise from roof opening panel | Roof opening panel/components | Refer to Symptom Chart: NVH for diagnosis. REFER to: Roof Opening Panel . |
| Wind noise created by airflow over or behind body panels | Fender splash shield misaligned | REALIGN fender splash shield. |
| Body panel misaligned (exposed edge) | REALIGN appropriate body panel. | |
| Hood misaligned (front margin) | CHECK hood gaps and fit. ADJUST hood as necessary. | |
| Front grille edge noise | APPLY foam in hollow areas behind louvers. | |
| Wind noise created by grille opening panel | Grille fit to leading edge on hood | If possible, ADJUST grille opening panel forward to eliminate wind noise. |
| Sharp edges due to material imperfections | REMOVE sharp edges (no visible surface damage). | |
| Wind noise from air extractor (body vent) | Air extractor housing seated incorrectly | REINSTALL air extractor housing. |
| Air extractor housing or flaps damaged | INSTALL a new air extractor. | |
| Wind noise from bug shield/exterior windshield sun visor | Turbulence created by location and shape | DETERMINE if the component is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part or aftermarket. If aftermarket, ADVISE customer accordingly. If Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), VERIFY correctly installed. If noise is abnormal REPAIR or INSTALL new as required. |
| Wind noise from cowl panel (leaf screen) | Leaf screen rubber lip not touching windshield | REINSTALL part. If part still does not fit, CHECK for damaged attachment clips. INSTALL new part as necessary. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.