BCM recall - photo of one being fixed

[wesg79]

mine was around 5 hours, that included the 2 hour cure time and an oil change

I think it only takes longer if they do find a leak and windshield needs removed and resealed

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[D/\rK•650]

Look what if the water intrusion is not noticeable without taking the kick panel off and looking directly at the BCM'S? That is the reason why I decided to get it done. Maybe it doesn't have to drip into the footwell or be otherwise dripping wet to cause the problems? Just my thoughts on this , im not saying anyone is wrong to not have it done. Maybe it's worth it to have it checked at the least then decide on next course of action.

 

[Bobbys 65+60]

I had my recall performed at my dealer on Oct 22nd. He loaned me a '25 Platinum F-150. My pony failed the leak test after performing the seal work. He replaced my windshield because he said they knew it would crack/break due to removing and re-sealing. It did take about a week due to having to schedule someone to come in for the windshield replacement. Of course now I have to get new tint but, he took my invoice to see if Ford will reimburse me. I guess it's all good now.

 

[AZ_Ryan]

I had my recall performed at my dealer on Oct 22nd. He loaned me a '25 Platinum F-150. My pony failed the leak test after performing the seal work. He replaced my windshield because he said they knew it would crack/break due to removing and re-sealing. It did take about a week due to having to schedule someone to come in for the windshield replacement. Of course now I have to get new tint but, he took my invoice to see if Ford will reimburse me. I guess it's all good now.

So did it pass the leak test after the new windshield?

 

[Bobbys 65+60]

So did it pass the leak test after the new windshield?

Well, it must have because they gave it back to me,

 

[samson]

Took mine in for a dead battery earlier this week and they did the recall repair. They said not water was detected.

 

[8915GT]

Not sure why anyone is hesitant to get this recall done unless you have only one dealer to choose from and is incompetent. it is like you are inviting car trouble down the road.
I mean the repair is hidden under the plastic panels, Ford uses the same sealant that I have seen a bazillion times to seal areas on vehicles coming from the factory.

Just because you never plan on or never have drove in the rain there is still a good chance you could get caught in unexpected rain storm, plus I am sure we all wash our cars routinely and use water to do so.

I would suggest getting it done to avoid issues down the road, there is no downside to this fix. Let say you do not get it done and your BCM gets wet and needs repair? I do not know about you but I would rather have a Ford tech do the BCM recall fix vs replacing the BCM and trusting them they dried every connection out. water creates all sorts of issues on electrical connections even after it dries.

Anyway your car, just my thoughts

 

[Doug Watson]

Almost 2 years of ownership no issues and I've inspected the area as it's easy to see by removing the glove box. Why mess with something that doesn’t have an issue. Just my opinion.

 

[Frogdog1]

All of this because maybe a half dozen cars had a corroded BCM. Thanks, we needed that.

 

[Marty1000]

If you pull out the glove box you should see see the wires and connectors for the BCM
here is info on how to get box out (as well as the cabin Air filter removal)



How about using silicon tape around all the connectors and wires?
something like SHARKBITE plumbing

https://www.lowes.com/pd/SharkBite-2-in-x-10-ft-Pipe-Wrap-Tape/1000258885

That should keep the water out from the BCM. Ok you may still get the carpet wet but that you can dry out.

 

[turbo707]

2024 Mustang Dark Horse – Water Intrusion & Battery Drain

After two days of heavy rain, my Dark Horse triggered a StarGuard “power disconnected” alert. The key fob was inoperative and the vehicle had no electrical power. Battery voltage measured approximately 3.0 V.


I jump-started the vehicle and allowed it to idle for approximately 30 minutes to recharge the battery. Initially, no obvious wet carpet was detected. As the vehicle warmed up, heat from the passenger-side exhaust caused moisture trapped in the carpet padding to evaporate, fogging the interior windows. At that point, the passenger-side carpet was confirmed damp, indicating hidden water intrusion absorbed by the underlayment.


The vehicle was towed to the dealership and is scheduled for the water intrusion recall repair on Wednesday.



Question: Has anyone else experienced water intrusion that led to a severe battery drain or complete electrical shutdown?

Has anyone else experienced water intrusion where the carpet surface initially felt dry, but moisture was present underneath the padding or in the padding and only became noticeable after exhaust heat caused evaporation?

 

[Tamadrummer88]

I had the recall done on my car this morning along with an oil change. They got some of the sealant on the edge of the fender, some of the cowl panel push pins are loose or broken, and the wiper arms weren’t installed properly. Needless to say, I’m pretty pissed. It’s going back tomorrow to talk to the service manager.

 

[BimmerDriver]

Not sure why anyone is hesitant to get this recall done unless you have only one dealer to choose from and is incompetent.

I would suggest getting it done to avoid issues down the road, there is no downside to this fix.

Well...

I had the recall done on my car this morning along with an oil change. They got some of the sealant on the edge of the fender, some of the cowl panel push pins are loose or broken, and the wiper arms weren’t installed properly.

I think part of the problem isn't that the dealership may be incompetent, but that you are in the lottery when it comes time to assign a technician to your car. It could be a novice, a crackhead, or the lead tech, you just don't know. There's also (as learned from other posts here) a chance that they could crack the windshield, which then needs to be replaced, sensors recalibrated, etc. which is not only a hassle and more time spent in a loaner - or no car - but may have other issues down the road.

I wish we had a better idea of just how common this fault actually is, and a better/easier/more accurate way of determining if our cars do actually leak and require the repair.

 

[Zig]

Well...



I think part of the problem isn't that the dealership may be incompetent, but that you are in the lottery when it comes time to assign a technician to your car. It could be a novice, a crackhead, or the lead tech, you just don't know. There's also (as learned from other posts here) a chance that they could crack the windshield, which then needs to be replaced, sensors recalibrated, etc. which is not only a hassle and more time spent in a loaner - or no car - but may have other issues down the road.

I wish we had a better idea of just how common this fault actually is, and a better/easier/more accurate way of determining if our cars do actually leak and require the repair.

And/or a more viable template based application/resolution.

 

[jamespmoran]

24GT Convertible, took about 3 hours. I noticed my Ford Pass had not updated the work. Called my dealer, said Ford is holding on closing the recalls as additional work may be needed.

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