2013 Ford Escape Leaky Roof Rack Fix: HOW TO ESCAPE

For a tutorial on removing headliner stains and other mildew or mold from moisture, check out our deep clean tutorial with steam and extractor and to go 3min, 15seconds:    • MOLD BREAKOUT in our 2013 Ford Escape...  

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If you're experiencing leaks from your roof rack and seeing water marks:
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Using basic tools and Permatex Black RTV Silicone (available at most auto parts stores), this DIY will walk you through lifting off the roof rack and sealing the screw holes rather than removing your whole headliner as most dealers would suggest.

Tools Needed:

- Permatex Black RTV Silicone High Temp Seal and Gasket Maker
- Flat head screw driver or other SOFT pry tool
- 8mm Socket
- Socket driver (we used a ratchet and extension)

NOTES:

-When removing the rack, you will have to take off the OEM cross bars with a T-35 torx head.
- When lifting the rack off the roof, beware of the weather stripping. It's VERY thin aluminum and can bend and crease if you pull up too hard.
-To avoid creasing the weather strip, pop the rack feet free via the plastic Christmas tree rivet with the soft pry tool. Be GENTLE but FIRM.

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We will have a future video on how to clean the headliner of these watermarks.

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-Rahrena