2007 Ford Focus air circulation problem

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richardevan@gmail.com - 28 Apr 2009 06:35 GMT

I've got a 2007 Ford Focus SE that I bought about eight months ago. In
the fall, I noticed that my windows were fogging up more than usual,
and tended to be complimented with a musty odor. Sometimes when my
windows fog up, turning the fan up sometimes makes the problem worse,
to the point where I have to roll down the windows with the fan on
high blast, which is not fun in the winter!

Also, when I've got my front vents (face, whatever they're called)
turned on, the musty smell comes back, and if I try to turn on my air
recirculation button, nothing happens. If my windows are rolled up,
there are absolutely no outside smells entering the vents.

What does the problem sound like, and what could I do to fix it?

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IB - 28 Apr 2009 17:34 GMT

> I've got a 2007 Ford Focus SE that I bought about eight months ago. In
> the fall, I noticed that my windows were fogging up more than usual,
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> What does the problem sound like, and what could I do to fix it?

Sounds like the recirc is stuck on, so you never get fresh air, and moisture
just stays in the car. The musty smell can happen anyway with ac, but will
be worse if ther's no fresh air blowing in.

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C. E. White - 28 Apr 2009 18:28 GMT

> I've got a 2007 Ford Focus SE that I bought about eight months ago.
> In
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> What does the problem sound like, and what could I do to fix it?

Make sure the evaporator drain is not plugged up. If it is plugged,
condensation will build up in the evaporator box and cause the
symptoms you have described.

Ed

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