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Old Oct 30, 2023 | 07:43 PM
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It usually happens after a long drive. After parking and shutting off the engine, it drips a clear odorless fluid. Probably water, but I’m not sure. Could this simply be AC water, or something else?

This photo is the passenger’s side front wheel:



You can see droplets coming off this black bar underneath:






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Old Oct 30, 2023 | 08:02 PM
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The bar in question is the rear crash bar. My A/C drain does not drip onto that. Unsure what else would be leaking from around there.

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Old Oct 30, 2023 | 08:27 PM
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The A/C drain is on the firewall on the passenger side right above that rear crash bar. Its coming from there. You should be able to see the drain by opening your hood to confirm. Look into getting the elbow added to it to keep condensation from going into your interior and ruining your carpet/padding with mold.

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/ac-dr...ispreloading=1
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Old Oct 31, 2023 | 08:01 PM
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Couldn't see anything by opening the hood and haven't noticed any moisture inside. So do I have anything to worry about?
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Old Nov 1, 2023 | 09:57 AM
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"clear odorless fluid, probably water" can you not discern between water, and the alternatives: brake fluid, trans fluid, ps fluid, gasoline, oil? What in your vehicle produces water? Nothing? So that leaves condensation. Why would you be worried?
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Just AC condensate draining, normal
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