Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 5 (2003)
Evaporator Case: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body, A/C - Water Leaks to Vehicle Interior
TSB 05-13-3
07/11/05
WATER LEAKS AND/OR A/C CONDENSATION LEAKS
AT FRONT FLOOR AREA - SERVICE TIPS
FORD:
2000-2005 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 02-25-1 to update the vehicle model years and service procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2000-2005 Focus vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose or difficult to repair water leak or AC system condensation leak condition in the
front floor area. This may be caused by sealer skips, loose grommets, mis-positioned seals or condensation leaking from the A/C evaporator case.
ACTION
Determine if the concern is an A/C condensation leak or a water leak and repair as necessary. Some common water leak locations and repair
recommendations are listed in this article to help reduce repair time and increase repair effectiveness.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
If possible, ask the customer the following questions to help determine when the leak occurs.
a.
Does leak occur only when A/C is on in high heat/humidity conditions?
(1)
If yes, proceed to A/C Condensation Leak Inspection/Repair Procedure.
(2)
If no, or customer is unsure, proceed to question b.
b.
Does leak occur when it is raining or when the vehicle is taken through a car wash?
(1)
If yes, proceed to Water Leak Testing and Water Inspection/Repair Procedure.
(2)
If no, or customer is unsure, proceed to A/C Condensation Leak Inspection/Repair Procedure. If no problem is found proceed to
Water Leak Testing and Water Leak Inspection/Repair Procedure.
A/C Condensation Leak Inspection/Repair Procedure
1.
Start the engine and run vehicle with A/C on, in the recirculated air position, with the blower at high speed.
2.
Inspect for condensation leaks coming from the evaporator case area.
3.
If condensation leaks are present replace the evaporator case with Part Number 5S4Z-19B50-BB. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 412-02.
NOTE
DO NOT REPLACE THE EVAPORATOR CASE IF A CONDENSATION LEAK CANNOT BE VERIFIED.
Water Leak Testing Procedure