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if the water was never there before the paint job and new windshield install and now the water is there....I would suspect the windshield
Time to get out the garden hose for some testing...
When installing a new windshield they are supposed to clean the frame fully and use a special primer before they use the adhesive. I am pretty sure they are also to take the frame down to bare metal if there is any rust, then apply the primer..
The windshield is a structural member of your cab and it must be installed properly. Leaks = not done right and they owe you a re install........
That's what I think too. The truck has a driverside swipe when I bought it. I didnt notice until I had signed all the papers and was taking it home. It had a little scuff on the back of the mirror and some light scratches. The sun had to hit it just right to see them. I raised hell thinking the lot boy wiped it out getting it ready for me. Upon further inspection it had a new fender. It still had the original factory windshield. But I replaced it because it had been sand blasted. Looked ok but if you polished it with rainX it was like trying to drive in the rain without using the wipers. I opted for aftermarket glass because of a $500 difference. I didnt shop around because I thought it made more sense to have the paint shop do it at the same time. The first time it iced up my ice scraper scratched it. I couldnt believe my eyes but.....so I'm thinking of replacing with oem glass eventually. I'm gonna keep my eye on the floor. We had record rain that day so could have a little to do with it. But I'll have to do it sooner than later if it persists. I'm not gonna let it rot my truck .
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2007 Sport 4door 4x4 4.0L SOHC V6 Ranger