Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03-5-6
Date: 030317
A/C - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
Article No.
03-5-6
03/17/03
CLIMATE CONTROL - MUSTY OR MILDEW TYPE
ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
FORD:
2001-2003 ESCAPE
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a musty and/or mildew type odor coming from the climate control system. This odor is caused by mildew-type fungi growth
in the A/C evaporator. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned on.
ACTION
Apply Motorcraft A/C Cooling Coil Coating to the A/C system, which encapsulates the mildew to help reduce odors. Install air inlet vacuum motor bleed
valve, which operates the recirculation/fresh air door to default to fresh mode when the vehicle is parked to dry out the evaporator core. Refer to the
following Service Procedure for details.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
030506A
Apply Motorcraft A/C
1.5 Hrs.
Cooling Coil Coating To
The A/C System Then
Install Air Inlet Vacuum
Motor Bleed Valve
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
19B55
53
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208300, 208999
Disclaimer
Odor Service Tips
Types Of Odors, Their Sources And Treatments
There are typically four (4) types of objectionable odors found in a vehicle, they are:
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Chemical odors
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Environmental odors
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Microbiological odors
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Human and other interior-generated odors
Odors can be described in a number of ways:
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Musty
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Mildew
