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1997 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Smell, Coolant, Heater.
Mileage: 13,600 miles.

Asked on January 7, 2013

Ford F-150 Smell Problem

Windows fog up and smells inside cab also water noise under dashboard, looked for leaks inside cab and found none and heater is working fine
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Replied on January 7, 2013

If the coolant level in the reservoir is not going down, we can rule out a leaking heater core. In addition, the leaking coolant would drip onto the ground and you would smell a sweet smell. If the smell is musty or moldy, the AC condensate drain is plugged and water is collecting in the drain pan due to a blocked discharge tube. Look under the hood on the passenger side of the firewall for a 4" rubber hose hanging down. Squeeze it to open up the end. If no debris comes out, squeeze the wire ring and pull the tube off, then carefully stick a pencil up the spout to clear it.

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