Air conditioning smells like Cow Manure
05-07-2014, 11:38 AM
#1
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Air conditioning smells like Cow Manure
When using the air conditioning, the cabin smells like Cow Manure. I can smell it directly coming out of the vents. I haven't used the AC for a few months now.
In doing some research, some people seem to suggest it's MOLD in the evaporator? Some have suggested that the evaporator drain lines are clogged causing the water to stay in, and going bad. I'm just wondering if that's the case, as this is a 2013 F-150 with 5,000 MILES on it. How could the lines be clogged already?
Taking it to the dealer and dropping it off is a challenge, as my wife uses the truck for transporting our infant.
Anyone else experience this? Suggestions?
EDIT: I see some people over at another FORD TRUCK site have this problem as well, but the thread just ends. So, no resolution there.
In doing some research, some people seem to suggest it's MOLD in the evaporator? Some have suggested that the evaporator drain lines are clogged causing the water to stay in, and going bad. I'm just wondering if that's the case, as this is a 2013 F-150 with 5,000 MILES on it. How could the lines be clogged already?
Taking it to the dealer and dropping it off is a challenge, as my wife uses the truck for transporting our infant.
Anyone else experience this? Suggestions?
EDIT: I see some people over at another FORD TRUCK site have this problem as well, but the thread just ends. So, no resolution there.
Last edited by MEZERR; 05-07-2014 at 11:46 AM.
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05-07-2014, 12:12 PM
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05-07-2014, 12:30 PM
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They should take the customers words more seriously. It smells like manure, so start investigating the possible fixes.
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05-07-2014, 12:36 PM
#8
The problem with dealerships.., is the amount of burdon they place on you, the customer, to reproduce the issue. It doesn't smell like Manure 100% of the time. If i take it to the dealer, and it doesn't smell like Manure, it's over.
They should take the customers words more seriously. It smells like manure, so start investigating the possible fixes.
They should take the customers words more seriously. It smells like manure, so start investigating the possible fixes.
05-07-2014, 12:43 PM
#9
King Hater
Sounds like you guys need to find different dealerships. The one I use has excellent customer service and I enjoy dealing with them.
Have you guys tired fabreeze or some other type of spray? Maybe induce small amounts into the HVAC intake and see if it kills the smell.
Have you guys tired fabreeze or some other type of spray? Maybe induce small amounts into the HVAC intake and see if it kills the smell.