Ford Escape sunroof care
On the Escape a clogged drain wets the headliner and the front footwell. The frequent confuser here is the A/C condensate drain, so check whether the water tracks rain or air-conditioning use.
3rd gen 2013-2019
Ford Escape, 3rd gen (2013-2019).
Clogged drains
The front drain tubes run down the A-pillars toward the firewall and clog more often than the rears. Owners reach the front hose by dropping the A-pillar trim or pulling the door weatherstrip. Clear gently from the top with a soft brush and confirm with a water flush.
! No compressed air or wire
Escape owners specifically report that too much force detaches the drain tubes. Soft brush and water.
When it is not the sunroof
- A/C condensate drain and the cowl drain are the big confusers, both wetting the front footwell.
- Ford acknowledges roof-area leaks generally in TSB 17-2218 (water stains on the headliner from the roof opening, fixed glass, roof rails, or ditch mouldings).