2001 Ford Taurus water collecting in engine compartment

Tiny
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  • 70,000 MILES
2001 Ford Taurus mileage: 70,000. There is a problem with water collecting in an area of the engine, which I'm told by the dealer/mechanic, is water build up from the air-conditioning. They removed it once but the cost was outrageous. Many of the independent mechanics in the area cannot remove it so I am at the mercy of the Ford dealer to have the water removed since it is apparently some "big secret" to keep me coming back and putting their kids through college via my repair bills. In the meantime, the water keeps sloshing around in the engine. I can probably remove it myself or advise an independent mechanic if I knew where the water was collected and/or coming from. Any ideas, other than staying away from Fords all together?

Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 6:46 PM

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Tiny
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The problem you described is caused by a plugged condensate drain for the air conditioning duct. Cleaning out the drain can be accomplished by either blowing air up inside the drain to dislodge what ever is plugging the drain or a small hooked wire can be used to hook the object and pull it out.
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Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 6:48 PM

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