gccch Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Hi all, Our sunroof is slow to close and sometimes it has stopped where it should not, and not been able to get itself closed. While under warranty we had it to the dealer and they claimed they lubed it with graphite powder. I've tried doing so myself but with no improvement to the speed of movement. Can anyone tell me the proper lubrication method? Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exhdo1 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) The Ford service manual states, PTFE Lubricant (XG-8 ESB-M1C111 and Silicone Spray Lubricant (XL-6 ESR-M13P4-A) as the recommended lubricants for the sunroof. It don't specify which lubricant is used on what part. I was having the same problem with my 2010 Edge. The roof would open fine but close slowly. Sometimes it would stop dead about 10 inches from being closed and I would have to help it by hand. I had MPT Silicone lube (grease) in my tool box. I opened the roof and noted where Ford had applied the lube initially, cleaned the old lube with a soft brush and alcohol and reapplied the new grease. The top will now close on it's own although it still seems to run a bit slower when it nears the end of the close cycle. I am thinking there are some lube points that I missed, so my intention is to remove the headlined after the summer ends and give it better inspection. Good luck with your roof. Edited July 8, 2014 by exhdo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) There are a couple of videos up on YouTube that may help you out Edited July 12, 2014 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 These videos may help with the cleaning and maintenance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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