Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
4.
Diagnosis # 3a. Loose lower mounting stud.
a.
Tighten nut as required.
5.
Diagnosis # 3b. Water in passenger side kick panel.
a.
Follow the Service Procedures listed in TSB 94-22-5.
Diagnostic Tips
The first thing to do when repairing a water leak is to determine the root cause of the leak. Ford Motor Company has noted a number of different
locations where water leak issues can arise on the Thunderbird/Cougar. Refer to the following list when addressing a water leak concern. Water may
come from the outside of the vehicle as well as the evaporator case. Always check the evaporator drain for blockage prior to performing any of these
steps. The following is a list of areas where a water leak is possible:
1.
Water dripping from the floor ducts when the A/C is operating on vehicles built Job 1, 1989 through 10/15/93 are most likely exhibiting a
condensate carryover from the evaporator core. Refer to TSB 94-2-12 for Service Procedures on this concern.
