nbuuifx Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I've got the regular Mondeo not the Estate. I've noticed that the boot doesn't seem to be the best design ever. When I'm parked water runs down the channels either side and collects at the bottom. When I open the boot the boot lifts up some of the water which then drips on me. Then when I close the boot the remaining water splashes out and makes me look like I've pee'd my self. Has anyone done anything to stop/reduce this problem? I don't like the thought of the boot lid sitting in pools of water all the time - although it does feel like a good portion of the boot lid is plastic anyway. I also notice there is a bit of a mark in the middle where it looks like the boot lid rubs/makes contact with the bumper. Is this normal or should it be adjusted away a bit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppeter7 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Check the drip holes are cleaned out.I did hear that this is a common fault and they do do a rubber seal for it not sure part no. as for the bumper that could of had previous damage where a light bumper has pushed the bumper up catching tailgate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I must admit, the boot is a let down, even on the hatch, after its been raining, I get more wet from opening the boot, and the rain water running down the side and off the bootlid, splashing into the car or off the edge and onto my head, than I actually get wet from standing in the rain in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StornowayBlue Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Park uphill :) I agree, its a design flaw with water going everywhere when you open the tailgate. I'm fortunate I have a slope outside the house and try avoid parking it facing downhill whenever possible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 There will be something you can attach to the car to prevent this I suspect Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 The mk2/2.5 Focus has an optional anti-drip kit which consists of a pair of channels you add to the sides of the glass. Don't believe they were ever an option on the Mondy though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I know there was a modification done on the rear tailgate. It was something like a rubber strip running it's length. I noticed a definite difference between my mk4 and mk4.5 mondeos. No water drips or splashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbuuifx Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Thanks for the replies mine is a 59 plate - is that too old for the modification to be in place? I do park facing uphill at home (most of the time) but at work it is all flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Pity, I wouldn't mind a small fix to my mondy... Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Ask your dealer nb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I would say it can't hurt, but I must admit, my wallet always tends to hurt when I ask Ford parts for something... That's before opening it up to be fleeced lol Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Just fitted these mods to my 09 Mondeo and they stop the problem Part numbersFINIS CODE 1614841 R Hand1614872 L Hand Unclip the pistons that hold the hatch up and stick the parts on,do not forget that the hatch will need supporting when the pistons are removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I presume the piston re attaches after fitment lol Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 When you have fitted the mod the pistons just push on but make sure you refit the spring clips back as well i found it better to push them on from the top until they are in the groove bit of a fiddle but not a real problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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