2003 Supercrew Wet Carpet

Zderf · #1 07-23-2003, 04:08 PM

I was just advised that FoMoCo is aware of a problem with the A/C plenum whereby it can condensate on the exterior and subsequently saok the passenger front carpet. They have said they have no plans to correct the problem.

Anyone else ever haave this problem? If so, how have you dealth with it?

Wet King Ranch.. what a shame for a $40k+ vehicle.

Is that mildew I smell?

Thanks..

Zderf

brentswanton · #2 07-23-2003, 04:48 PM

Hey I did have the same problem a couple weeks ago. I didnt know where the water came from. Found it while running some speaker wire. I let the truck sit all day with a fan blowing under the carpet and then sprayed lysol the kill the bacteria. Yes this is a shame I also have an 03 SuperCrew

wbz · #3 07-28-2003, 09:45 AM

My 2003 Scab has this problem. The drain only extends thru the firewall about an inch. Looks to me like the water runs back inside the vehicle and the foam rubber around the hole soaks it up and drips onto the floor. Mine is not clogged up. I am going to wrap the outside of the hole with aqua seal and put a short drip tube on.

brentswanton · #4 07-28-2003, 07:02 PM

Im going to take mine to the dealer later this week. Hasnt anybody else taken theres in for this. Should be covered under warranty??. Third time my carpet has been soaked.

wbz · #5 07-28-2003, 10:38 PM

Let us know the results! I hate to go to the dealer with problems before I understand what's wrong. I've been lied to & cheated too many times.

Smithy · #6 07-29-2003, 08:16 AM

Just purchased a 2003 super crew. Could you describe the leak, where and how it gets into the cab? Are all 2003 involved?

Zderf · #7 07-29-2003, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Could you describe the leak, where and how it gets into the cab? Are all 2003 involved?

I was told by the dealerhsip that all 2003 Screws are affected, and that FoMoCo knows about it and has no current plan to provide a fix.

The moisture comes from condensation forming on the outer surface of the plasitc A/C evaporator plenum up under the passenger footwell.

I am surprised that if this is in fact a wide-spread problem... that Ford would not address it. Perhaps we should start a campaign to get their attention.... now that the 2004 re-design has moved their efforts elsewhere.

Zderf

Smithy · #8 07-29-2003, 05:31 PM

Going on a long drive at the end of the week with the AC on, I will be checking to see if I have the leakage problem also.

brentswanton · #9 07-29-2003, 07:14 PM

Man this is more that a small leak I went trough 4 paper towel rolls just to dry out the pad under the carpet and it was still pretty wet. Truck smell musty. Off to the dealer on my next day off. Ford definetly needs to do something about this. Didnt pay 28,000 for a musty a** truck.

brentswanton · #10 07-29-2003, 09:05 PM

zderf you said you took your truck to the dealer for this problem. Did they offer a fix for this or what did they tell you. I know you didnt except ford cant do anything for this problem.

Smithy · #11 08-03-2003, 09:38 PM

Just put on a 1000 miles with the AC on and no leaks inside from the AC unit condensation.

wbz · #12 08-04-2003, 08:41 PM

Smithy, Can you take a look underneath and see what the tube looks like? Seems like there ought to be a tube hanging down from the firewall instead of a little sub sicking straight out.

Zderf · #13 08-05-2003, 03:49 PM

Quote:

zderf you said you took your truck to the dealer for this problem. Did they offer a fix for this or what did they tell you. I know you didnt except ford cant do anything for this problem.

Brentswanton,

The dealer told me that they have no fix and that FoMoCo is aware of the problem, and has no plans to correct.

I'm thinking that maybe only a riot of owners will get FoMoCo's attention. Other than that, I dry out my carpet on a regular basis...

Darn.

Zderf

Will Power · #14 08-05-2003, 04:07 PM

I have noticed that most of the posts are about '03s. Just to widen the issue a bit, I have this problem with my '02 as well. With this coming from condensation on the plenum, does anyone have an idea on how to correct the problem? Like a lot of other Coasties, the humidity in Houston is enough to make things soaking wet with condensate , so this will surely cause pains over time.
If there are any ideas, be sure and post them.

GearHead_1 · #15 08-05-2003, 04:43 PM

My SuperCrew has wet carpet today also. Oh wait, I steam cleaned them this morning, my bad.