Ford Fusion: Roof Opening Panel / Roof Opening Panel. Diagnosis and Testing

The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system or when the roof opening panel motor, glass, assembly, or air deflector has been removed or replaced for any reason.

Symptom Charts

Symptom Chart: Operation

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Symptom Chart: NVH

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Pinpoint Tests

The Roof Opening Panel Has Excessive Wind Noise

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it is flush with the roof panel. The roof opening panel weatherstrip provides a seal against adverse weather conditions such as rain and wind, preventing them from entering the passenger compartment. A damaged, deformed or incorrectly installed weatherstrip is unable to effectively seal the glass. The roof opening panel air deflector deflects the air flow over the roof opening panel when the panel is in the vent or open positions, a damaged or incorrectly installed air deflector is unable to effectively deflect the air flow. An incorrectly installed roof opening panel frame may also allow air/wind to leak into the passenger compartment.

Possible Sources

• Incorrect roof opening panel alignment
• Poorly fitting roof opening panel seal/weatherstrip
• Incorrect installation of the roof opening panel and motor/module
• Incorrect curvature of the air deflector

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

• Roof opening panel air deflector assembly
• Roof opening panel seal

The Roof Opening Panel Leaks

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it is flush with the roof panel. The roof opening panel weatherstrip provides a seal against adverse weather conditions such as rain and wind, preventing them from entering the passenger compartment. A damaged, deformed or incorrectly installed weatherstrip is unable to seal the glass efficiently. The roof opening panel trough assembly and drain hoses provide a route for water to drain away from the opening panel, damaged or obstructed drain hoses or trough assembly will allow water to collect and possibly leak into the passenger compartment.

NOTE: Water may accumulate on both outside front corners of the glass panel after rain or after a car wash. If the glass panel is opened with water in the front corners, this water will fall into the channel for the glass panel track (which is not sealed) and down into the headliner. If the source of a suspected leak cannot be determined, this situation may be the source. This is a normal condition, do not replace any part of the roof opening panel system due to this condition.

Possible Sources

• Incorrect roof opening panel adjustments
• Damaged roof opening panel drain hoses
• Damaged roof opening panel seal/weatherstrip
• Damaged roof opening panel frame
• Incorrect position of the roof opening panel glass

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

• Roof opening panel trough
• Roof opening panel seal

The Roof Opening Panel Rattles

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it is flush with the roof panel. All components should be secured correctly. The roof opening panel system is made up of many components that require specific torque specifications and correct installation in order to avoid any NVH concerns. Over time, components may become loose or damaged, fasteners may become loose, sound insulating material may wear out and foreign material may collect in the roof opening panel frame. It is possible that one or more of these conditions may lead to a rattle concern in the roof opening panel system.

Possible Sources

• Roof opening panel
• Roof opening panel air deflector assembly
• Roof opening panel trough
• Roof opening panel lifter assemblies
• Roof opening panel motor/module
• Roof opening panel frame
• Roof opening panel shield

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

• Roof opening panel glass
• Roof opening panel lifter assemblies
• Roof opening panel trough
• Roof opening panel air deflector assembly
• Roof opening panel seal
• Roof opening panel shield

The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

When the roof opening panel glass closes, it should do so quietly and smoothly. The roof opening panel system is made up of many components that require specific torque specifications and correct installation in order to avoid any NVH concerns. Over time, components may become loose or damaged, fasteners may become loose, sound insulating material may wear out and foreign material may collect in the roof opening panel frame. It is possible that one or more of these conditions may lead to a noise concern in the roof opening panel system.

Possible Sources

• Roof opening panel
• Obstructed or damaged roof opening panel
• Obstructed or damaged roof opening panel lifter assemblies
• Noisy roof opening panel motor/module
• Incorrect roof opening panel adjustment

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

• Roof opening panel obstructions
• Roof opening panel lifter assemblies
• Roof opening panel shield

The Roof Opening Panel Does Not Open or Close

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 101 for schematic and connector information.

The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system or when the roof opening panel motor, glass, assembly, or air deflector has been removed or replaced for any reason.
REFER to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The roof opening panel motor/module receives voltage from the accessory delay relay when the ignition is in the ACC or RUN position. The roof opening panel control switch (part of the overhead console) supplies ground signals to the roof opening panel motor/module to operate the roof opening panel. A failure in the power, ground, or control circuits, an internal failure of the switch or motor/module or a motor/module that has not been initialized all cause the roof opening panel to become inoperative.

Possible Sources

• Fuses
• Wiring, terminals or connectors
• Roof opening panel motor/module assembly
• Roof opening panel control switch (integral to the overhead console and is serviced as an assembly)
• Accessory delay relay

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

• BCM fuse (27) (30A)
• BCM fuse (31) (10A)

The Global Open Function is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 101 for schematic and connector information.

The global open feature may be enabled/disabled via scan tool or in some cases modified by the customer following a procedure listed in the vehicle Owner's Literature. For a complete list of available programmable parameters, refer to the Module Configuration and Parameter Chart.
REFER to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).

The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system or when the roof opening panel motor, glass, assembly, or air deflector has been removed or replaced for any reason.
REFER to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).

Normal Operation

When the global open feature is activated, the sends a signal to the roof opening panel motor to place the roof opening panel in the vent position. The global open feature does not function when the delayed accessory is active. Any interference in the circuit or the window motor may cause the global open feature to not operate correctly.

Possible Sources

• Wiring, terminals or connectors
• Roof opening panel motor/module assembly
• Accessory delay relay
• RKE
• BCM

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

• RKE roof opening panel operation