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Old Nov 17, 2021 | 06:20 PM
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2-2018 F450 Problems

Hello all, ill make it short, the first problem is

1. Running board on the drivers side goes up and down on its own even when the door is open. Only does it on the rear door. Is there a sensor for this???

2. I am pretty picky and clean the truck all the time inside and out. But for some reason when i first get in the truck it smells like rotten food or something. I have tore the inside of the truck apart looking for the smell, i cant find it is this a known problem, maybe the AC dont know.

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Old Nov 17, 2021 | 11:36 PM
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I seam to remember an issue with a water leak on the passenger side floor. Anyone else remember this?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 04:00 AM
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Is the smell kind of like vinegar or acetic acid? If it is then it is possibly mold in the vent system. Since 2008 or so this has been an issue in many different vehicles.

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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 04:04 AM
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Have you changed the cab filter? How many miles on truck?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 10:33 AM
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Pull the plastic scuff plates and see what's in the cavity below. The plates pop right up.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 11:47 AM
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My memory is not what it used to be (my opinion only), but I remember experiencing
an odd smell that ended up being attributed to the cabin air filter, which could also
be a mold issue in the vent system. ??
 
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroo
Have you changed the cab filter? How many miles on truck?
I have but its been about a year
 
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 12:11 PM
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Pull the plastic scuff plates and see what's in the cavity below. The plates pop right up.
Not sure what you are talking about, with the scuff plates?.
 
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Originally Posted by klbrown
My memory is not what it used to be (my opinion only), but I remember experiencing
an odd smell that ended up being attributed to the cabin air filter, which could also
be a mold issue in the vent system. ??
Well i do live in a real humid area
 
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 12:39 PM
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Change the filter, check behind kick panels, under seats and under door sills for mold. If that does not help (all clean) then find someone (or buy your own) with an ozone generator and give it a good blast of ozone,

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