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A/C stinks!!! Question about F150 a/c smell

Unfortunately Ford trucks are bad about that. Get a replacement from a private vendor and NOT Ford. Ended up replacing a new Ford core after 16 mos. And yup only 12 month warrenty.......RW
 
heater core on that model is very labor intensive. I used to cap them off. But I also used to live in Ft.Lauderdale, FL
 
Unfortunately I have a heater core leaking...the fun begins...in my F150 you have to take the whole dash apart for a $40 part...Ford's design sucks.


Been there done that, have the leftover nuts and bolts to prove it. If ofcford will do it for 100 or even 200 bucks plus parts I'd jump all over it. If you're wondering how long it will take go to a shop and get an estimate, after you get up off the floor ask them how many hours they have in it for labor. If you've never done anything like this before you'll easily double their labor hours.

Good luck
 
Found an old timer that said he gets $150/labor and knows how much work is involved. I think he is crazy but that is where it will be going to get repaired. I would rather pay him the $150 instead of having the hassle and a days worth of work/headache/busted knuckles in it.
 
Make sure to change the heater valve switch while you are in there. If the core has gone bad, the junction where the fluid flow is regulated is usually just as bad. And remember...copper, no plastic parts!
 
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