Changed my cabin air filter today

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 2, 2023

Decided to changed the cabin filter today and it was soaking wet, and the carpet under the filter housing was wet also. I checked and it smelled, looked and tasted like plain water so it's not the heater core. Any idea how the water is getting in? I did have my windshield changed about a year ago, I'm thinking it might not have been sealed properly and that is where the water is getting in. Thoughts?

UNBROKEN · Mar 2, 2023

Check the plastic battery cover that mates with the windshield. It’s probably not snapped onto the bottom of the glass correctly. That’s the seal.

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 2, 2023

Ok , thanks. I'll check it out tomorrow, daylight is almost over for today.

Jeppo · Mar 2, 2023

I Bleed Ford Blue said:

This is part of what makes me uncomfortable about my upcoming windshield replacement. Looking forward to what you find.

UNBROKEN · Mar 2, 2023

Jeppo said:

It’s a snap on piece of plastic. It’s either on or it’s off…all you have to do is look at the bottom of the glass to tell.

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 3, 2023

Well I checked that piece of plastic under the windshield and it wasn't snapped in place on the passenger side. So I snapped it back in place. My guess is when Safelite replaced my windshield, they didn't put it back correctly. If that's the case, I've been driving it around like that for about a year now.

Cdubya · Mar 3, 2023

Didn't you remove the battery though? Even if you didn't remove all that plastic cowl, it can pop out of place if you lift it to get the battery out.

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