Garryboy1888 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 With the recent deluge I noticed my boot carpet was wet. I took out spare wheel to find couple of cm of water. It's coming in through the high level rear brake light going through the tailgate and coming out through the boot lock latch. I'm going to remove the light and look at replacing the seal. Has anyone had this problem and how did they go about renewing the seal. Any help appreciated Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 from your profile its a 2016 model so take it back under warranty. strage its still 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garryboy1888 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 from your profile its a 2016 model so take it back under warranty. strage its still 2015 Lol I wish it was that easy. I need to change my profile. It's a 2006 mk6.5 ZS Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Use an LED/SMD bulb then secure the light with silicone. That way you'll have to remove it less often and its watertight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garryboy1888 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Use an LED/SMD bulb then secure the light with silicone. That way you'll have to remove it less often and its watertightI've removed the light and the rubber gasket/seal had perished and came away in my hand. I completely removed the seal and siliconed it where the gasket usually sits. Il leave the car in the garage over night and see how it goes after a heavy shower. Fingers crossed I'm not sure if the rubber gasket can be replaced or its a complete new light unit that needs to be ordered. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garryboy1888 Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Result. It's been chucking it down for 2 days solid and not one drop of water in the boot. Just hope the Bulb doesnt need changed soon Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Result. It's been chucking it down for 2 days solid and not one drop of water in the boot. Just hope the Bulb doesnt need changed soon Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Hence why I suggested changing to LED.. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garryboy1888 Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Hence why I suggested changing to LED.. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Hopefully I don't regret that decision Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo123 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Hi, I've got exactly the same issue. I've been trying to figure out what has changed. There was a replacement brake light bulb, then a high level brake light. Looking at the water, it is running out of the boot latch into the bottom of boot. I've taken apart/removed the high level break light. The seal all round the edge is in a bad state. In the mean time I popped to Halfords and purchased some Clear Sealant. In all fairness, I think the best option is to replace the unit. The seal looks completely gone. A Light Bulb is: GE W16W 955 (£5) Sealant: Granville - Clear Silicone Sealant (£5) I've ordered Genuine Ford Fiesta MK6 Rear Tail Light Lamp Cluster 1363487 - £37 from Arnold Clarke, coming straight from Ford. ( 6S61-13A602) Will need to wait for the part to arrive, and then fit. :-? Hopefully, progress. Ford Fiesta ST150 - Frozen White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo123 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 All sorted. Fitted over a week ago. Has been lashing it down. Car boot is bone dry : ) No need for the sealant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris7000 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Exact same problem as described. How it ends up coming through lock remains a mystery though.Also as with others on a different thread the 3 weep holes had not been machined through and even after opening them up the water prefers the lock route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Poste Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) I've had the same issue and have left it way too long, the boot latch was green and rusty, caused all sorts of problems with the electrics, lights came on dash board for no reason when locked, I had the boot latch fixed but still wet when I open boot, puddle in the tyre space. I will try and get the top brake light replaced, hopefully it is that! I have a smelly mouldy car 😟 Edited October 17, 2022 by Julie Poste Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 @Chris7000 is yet another One Post Wonder so don't expect a reply from them. This thread has been dead for almost 3 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekopikin Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Thanks to everyone for your input into this thread, it may be an old (or dead thread) but has proved useful to me in 2023 🙂 I have been plagued by water ingress into the tailgate of our my 2004 Ford Fiesta which is taking out the instrument cluster light fuse which is linked to the number plate lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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