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Post by mookev on Oct 5, 2021 15:36:07 GMT 1
Following heavy rain whilst on holiday the drivers footwell carpet is soaked. At first I thought it was due to wet shoes but Upon further investigation the soundproofing and rubber back underlay is also drenched. I've removed as much as I can to dry and then noticed water drops on the heater vents above the transmission tunnel. On removing the pollen filter, it was full of water. I have removed the cover under the windscreen wipers and there was a small amount of gunge blocking the left drainage channel. I am not convinced this was enough to cause the problem. Running the car with the fan on full water is dripping quickly onto the transmission tunnel Is this a known mk7.5 problem. A forum also suggested it could be a blocked drain pipe from the air conditioning but I doubt the volume of water would come from this. I was told the drain pipe was under the centre of the car but I can't locate it. Any help would be appreciated
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Post by Rhubarb on Oct 5, 2021 22:39:25 GMT 1
Sounds like it's leaking in around the pollen filter then..
Not sure on this model but the older models had this problem..
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Post by Noberator on Oct 5, 2021 23:21:14 GMT 1
We have had some bad rain in parts of the UK of late so have you only noticed it since the wet weather or is it just a coincidence?  After you have dried out the drivers footwell area put a hosepipe around the door and scuttle area across the base of the windscreen may also help determine where the water is entering. If it’s a heater/air-conditioning fault then the carpet will become wet again in normal driving in dry weather. Have a look around the bulkhead area to see if there's any obvious holes or gaps. Also check the drivers door seal is ok. |
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Post by upkeep on Oct 6, 2021 9:57:37 GMT 1
Don't discount the A/C drain
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Post by mookev on Oct 7, 2021 18:54:31 GMT 1
As an update, I can confirm this problem is due to a blocked air conditioning overflow pipe. With no further rain, water started dripping from the pollen filter housing again having previously cleared it after a 20 mile drive with the aircon on. Despite my best efforts however, I cannot however locate the pipe to clear it, so it is booked in at my local dealer for next week.
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Post by mookev on Oct 7, 2021 18:55:29 GMT 1
As an update, I can confirm this problem is due to a blocked air conditioning overflow pipe. With no further rain, water started dripping from the pollen filter housing again having previously cleared it after a 20 mile drive with the aircon on. Despite my best efforts however, I cannot however locate the pipe to clear it, so it is booked in at my local dealer for next week.
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Post by mookev on Oct 13, 2021 16:41:42 GMT 1
Just had this fixed today at local Ford dealer, gliddon ford. Confirmed air conditioning drain cleared and exhaust heat shield repositioned to prevent further blockages. £50.
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