Smell in Escape
Hello!
I have a 02 V6 4x4. Lately, when starting the vehicle, a strange smell comes out of the air vents. I have the AC on, and the smell started after using the AC. I have tried leaving the vents in different positions (not in AC mode) but no help. It's a musky smell, kinda like wet carpet. However,it's gone after about a minute or so. If I turn the car off and back on, I smell it again. Any clues on what it is and how I can fix it? Greetings |
It's from using the A/C. It is moisture that sits in the vents after the vehicle is shut off. One way (I have heard) to get rid of it is to turn the A/C off and have just outside air coming through the vents a couple minutes before you turn the vehicle off. I have the same smell in my Focus as well sometimes. :)
-Matt :-tap |
Isn't it awful? Something must grow in there over the winter. Dropping the glovebox by pushing in the sides will give access to the recirculated air intake. Turn on Max A/C and liberally spray some Atmosklear or Fabreeze in there. It will help for awhile.
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I hate it when the mice are mating in the vents. What an awful smell.
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I thought Ford had a TSB on this issue. Something about an anti-bacterial spray. I've only noticed it once when the a/c was run on recirculate for an extended period. I ran the a/c on normal (open vent) for several miles and haven't smelled it again.
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T.S.B. # 03-05-06
* It involves a procedure to apply Motorcraft A/C Cooling Coil Coating To The A/C System Then Install Air Inlet Vacuum Motor Bleed Valve. * Please note that the Dealership has to determine that the odor is actually generated by the A/C system before the T.S.B. can be performed. |
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