Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Body Repairs - General Information » Water Leaks
Ultrasonic detection

This test uses ultrasonic waves to locate the positions of leaks. When an ultrasonic transmitter is placed inside the vehicle, it sends out ultrasonic waves. A leak is located by running a detector along the suspected area. The position with the loudest reception of the escaping ultrasonic waves is the location of the leak.

Procedure:

• Place the ultrasonic transmitter in the vehicle.
• Completely close the vehicle.
• Search the exterior of the vehicle using the detector.
• The detector provides a simple indication of a leak.

Ultrasonic test device

General

Test method

Test with UV lamp

Chalk/powder test

Smoke test

Stethoscope test

Ultrasonic detection

Workflow for tracing water entry

Possible complaints and corrective actions