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1993 Ford Explorer Repair Question


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Asked on February 25, 2010

1993 Ford Explorer spray-paint odor

Smells problem
1993 Ford Explorer Automatic

My '93 Explorer emits a spray paint type smell when running. When running the A/C the smell permeates the cabin, but not when running the heater. You can smell it for a while outside of the car afterward also. Any ideas?

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Replied on February 26, 2010

THe only thing I can say is there must be a mold that has grown in the system where the AC drain is located. There really isn't anything else that can smell like spray paint.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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