If your ride is a convertible, then yes way normal. Convertibles during high pressure water will always leak a bit.Is it normal for some water to come inside the car during the wash? I had water come in from the window area on both sides. I will say the water pressure was pretty strong.
I had a 2018 EcoBoost Premium convertible that probably went through automated car washes around 100 times and never had any leakage whatsoever, so I don't think it is fair to say that this leakage is "way normal."If your ride is a convertible, then yes way normal. Convertibles during high pressure water will always leak a bit.
Problem with leaks during rain, that is a different story.
Same here. I had a 2020 Ecoboost conv, and I use carwash many times. Never had any leak. Current 2024 GT conv, was on a car wash only once (use detailing and hand wash since then) but had no leaks either...I had a 2018 EcoBoost Premium convertible that probably went through automated car washes around 100 times and never had any leakage whatsoever, so I don't think it is fair to say that this leakage is "way normal."
Iāve owned 3 vert GTs since 2010 and have never had any water get past the seals, even in pouring rain at Highway speeds. Iāve never taken one through a car wash so canāt comment on that.Is it normal for some water to come inside the car during the wash? I had water come in from the window area on both sides. I will say the water pressure was pretty strong.
Yes, I went through an automatic car wash and during the rinse cycle the pressure was strong and it came in and got me wet as well. The windows were closed.So as to help clarify what happened:
"...pressure was pretty strong." I've read one thread where a Member used a wand at full power and inadvertently stripped decals off the paint; this level of pressure will go past door window seals. At the other extreme, household hose pressure should not. Can you describe strength and how close to the area of concern? Automated or handheld?
"...window area..." On the doors, yes? Or another window?
It's a valid concern. I'd like to see if I could repeat it at home with a garden hose; the situation would allow me to control the variables better, and determine at what point and where something leaks.
Check. So, I'd say no, I would not expect any leakage.Yes, I went through an automatic car wash
So when I re-washed the car at home I didnāt have any leaks. I will try again at home and have someone sit inside.Check. So, I'd say no, I would not expect any leakage.
If you can, follow-up with a hose at home. It could help find the specific point and visually see what might be going on, if it is not already obvious. It'd also confirm how low the pressure can be when it does leak.
Something most obvious would be how a seal was installed. Something not so obvious is how a seal lays or has settled since installation.
I have owned 3 convertibles... not one has leaked!If your ride is a convertible, then yes way normal. Convertibles during high pressure water will always leak a bit.
Problem with leaks during rain, that is a different story.