Carwash Water Coming Out Of Spoiler

[joeb427]

One recommendation I would have is to use a leaf blower to get it all out if possible. I use one normally every time I wash my vehicle since its what my detailer recommended.

That's what I used for many years every time I wash my vehicles.

 

[NewOwner2021CorsairResve]

When I took mine in for the seat pan repair yesterday I mentioned the excessive runout to the service advisor. She said they all do that and it is a common complaint. My car wash doesn’t have compressed air. I have angled the lift gate half open while I dry the rest of the vehicle and use the vacuum. I open and close it several times and take the car wash vacuum to the areas where the runout is most persistent.

I wanted to touch base with you concerning the excessive runout of water of both sides of the lift gate and spoiler. I mentioned this to my dealership and they said no one else has complained. I said 'really???' it's a known problem on the forum. They said they'd have to make an appt with a 3rd party company that deals in 'leaks'. This issue doesn't 'leak' into the vehicle, it runs down both sides of the lift gate trim and down the spoiler. I really don't want a 3rd party looking at it since it's a design issue. And anyway, why would they need someone to take care of 'leaks'. Not sure if I've explained this well enough but since you have this issue could you tell me your thoughts or how you've handled? Thank you!

 

[RedHoncho]

I mentioned it to my dealership service department when I took mine in for a TSB. The service advisor told me it was a very common complaint. I have started opening the hatch halfway as soon as I’m out of the car wash. I dry the exterior and vacuum the interior before I lower and raise the hatch several times. My biggest gripe is it isn’t just water coming out but detergent as well. Even after the vehicle sits it continues to run out for over an hour. It’s maddening.

 

[NewOwner2021CorsairResve]

I mentioned it to my dealership service department when I took mine in for a TSB. The service advisor told me it was a very common complaint. I have started opening the hatch halfway as soon as I’m out of the car wash. I dry the exterior and vacuum the interior before I lower and raise the hatch several times. My biggest gripe is it isn’t just water coming out but detergent as well. Even after the vehicle sits it continues to run out for over an hour. It’s maddening.

Min

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[NewOwner2021CorsairResve]

Min

Mine isn't that bad and I don't believe I see any detergent. I back it into the bay, take a compressed air hose all around the close liftgate/spoiler. Open liftgate to do the same. While liftgate remains up, I wipe down vehicle/wheels, vacuum. I've had SUV with liftgate and none of them have done this!

 

[RedHoncho]

My carwash doesn't have compressed air. I have taken the vacuum to the offending areas to suck out as much water and detergent as possible but it continues to drain out.

 

[NewOwner2021CorsairResve]

Min

My carwash doesn't have compressed air. I have taken the vacuum to the offending areas to suck out as much water and detergent as possible but it continues to drain out.

Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciate your input!

 

[kingdre]

I was watching a YouTube video and the person mentioned he thought the gap around the lift gate to the car body was too wide and that Lincoln would probably fix this for 2022.

I will surely check this out when I get mine.

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[NewOwner2021CorsairResve]

I will surely check this out when I get mine.

Yes, I also heard that on a video.

 

[HBcorsair]

After taking the time to clay bar, detail and put a graphene ceramic spray coating on my pristine white ‘21, I don’t think that I would be able to run it though a car wash to even see if I had an issue. Washing it by hand has yielded no problems & it’s actually been pretty good therapy.

 

[theone1211]

i have same issue about the carwash.it is not good.

 

[theone1211]

hi..carwash is a bit problem for me..check on google.

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[bigblue2007]

After taking the time to clay bar, detail and put a graphene ceramic spray coating on my pristine white ‘21, I don’t think that I would be able to run it though a car wash to even see if I had an issue. Washing it by hand has yielded no problems & it’s actually been pretty good therapy.

No swirl o magic for me. Hand wash or touch less.

 

[NewOwner2021CorsairResve]

hi..carwash is a bit problem for me..check on google.

Went to Google. Looks like the same commentary as on this forum. Am I missing something?

 

[kingdre]

I think I understand why some folks see water. I got my truck 4 days ago. In the overall inspection once I was away from the dealer, I noticed two 'slots' with the trunk open that are empty... one is on each side.. like above the inside lamp. I also noticed inside the door between it and the fender, there is insulation but no cover.

 

[bigblue2007]

I think I understand why some folks see water. I got my truck 4 days ago. In the overall inspection once I was away from the dealer, I noticed two 'slots' with the truck open that are empty... one is on each side.. like above the inside lamp. I also noticed inside the door between it and the fender, there is insulation but no cover.

Truck?

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[kingdre]

Truck?

lol. sorry. I fixed it. Trunk lol

 

[NewOwner2021CorsairResve]

lol. sorry. I fixed it. Trunk lol

Did you take it back to the dealership and ask about it?

 

[kingdre]

Did you take it back to the dealership and ask about it?

Nope. The slot looks like its there for the hinge of the trunk. I'll post pics of it later.

 

[joeb427]

I don't use car wash shops and wash my own vehicle and haven't seen anything unusual with water.