Heavy window fogging, steam from heater vents??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 10-23-2002, 06:59 PM
riverguides's Avatar
riverguides
riverguides is offline
Freshman User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: littleton
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Heavy window fogging, steam from heater vents??

I've got a 85 F-150 4x2 302 EFI and lately I've noticed my windows are fogging up quite a bit(not so in the past) primarily when I use my heater. I've tried anti-fog stuff with no luck. the other morning when I started the truck I noticed steam or something (I dont think it was smoke?) coming out of the floor vent. I dont notice any antifreeze leaks on the ground but seem to smell it inside the truck sometimes. I had someone replace the motor last summer(could this be heater hoses???) Any ideas?
Thank you kindly.
 
  #2  
Old 10-23-2002, 09:58 PM
kioolt's Avatar
kioolt
kioolt is offline
Senior User
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Bel Air USA
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Heavy window fogging, steam from heater vents??

If your heater core has a small hole in it you will smell antifreeze inside the truck with the heater on. Also your windows will fog more when using the defroster. Your basically blowing mositure on your windshield with a hole in the heater core.
 
  #3  
Old 10-24-2002, 08:59 AM
Deebo's Avatar
Deebo
Deebo is offline
Senior User
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Ohio
Posts: 321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Heavy window fogging, steam from heater vents??

Most likely the heater core is leaking. Your not seeing the Antifreeze because its going under your carpet or rubber matting.
You will have to wash your windows real good after replacement of the heater core. Not an easy job. It's up under your dash on the passenger side. It's easier to remove your glove box. And plan on laying on your belly on the passenger side for a while.
 
  #4  
Old 10-30-2002, 01:35 PM
parr4's Avatar
parr4
parr4 is offline
Elder User
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Austin Texas (area)
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Heavy window fogging, steam from heater vents??

 
  #5  
Old 11-03-2002, 05:14 AM
DailyDriver's Avatar
DailyDriver
DailyDriver is offline
Elder User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Bakersfield Ca.
Posts: 839
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Heavy window fogging, steam from heater vents??

F.W.I.W. I had a little bit of the same problem with mine. I have A.C. so replacing the heater core would be a pretty good job. I tried putting in some Bardahl stop leak and it worked. I just used the small bottle for 4 cyl. engines and it was enough. I know this is only temporary and it may not last. But it might be worth a try to get you through the winter if you don't have time to fix it now. Then you can put it off until the next time you need it.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
EXPYBOAT01
2009 - 2014 F150
5
04-21-2015 11:05 AM
nick998
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
06-02-2013 09:43 PM
AK Outlaw
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
05-07-2011 03:19 AM
JasonBrod
1997 - 2003 F150
4
07-15-2009 11:42 AM
falconer
Aerostar
4
01-23-2005 11:32 AM



Quick Reply: Heavy window fogging, steam from heater vents??



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:44 AM.