Lewis20 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I have a 2007 Ford Edge and have an issue with mice getting into vehicle. We believe they are accessing somewhere through air system, few years ago had nest on air cabin filter. Cannot figure out where they are accessing car from the outside? Anyone have this issue or suggestions where to look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Well there are drains under both sides of the vehicle and there is the evaporator drain that ends near the catalytic converters. Then you have the fresh air intake from in front of the windshield, and the exhaust flaps behind the rear bumper. Since these pests can squeeze their bodies in through tiny spaces, check thoroughly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) It's coming in the cowl area if it made a nest at the cabin air filter. Pull the wipers/arms and the plastic cowl cover. At that point you should see evidence of them. Inspect the cowl cover for warpage, incorrect installation or missing fasteners. Edit: I'd put down traps to keep them out. They will ruin the value of the vehicle once they stink it up to high hell by crapping and pissing in your air ducts. Edited October 28, 2016 by IWRBB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis20 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I removed the cowl and looked for fresh air intake there, could only find two holes on bottom of each side, drivers and passenger. These holes consisted of an oblong opening and round opening, installed 1/4 steel mesh over them. These holes did not seem to lead anywhere internal though. These is a gap around edges of cowl that are normal, no covers for them. Always have installed mouse traps in car, rather have dead mice than live ones ruining car. Will keep looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agima Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I own a Ford Edge now because my 2001 Focus ZX3 engine unexpectedly died. After inspection, a mice or squirrel made a nest in the air filter area, and might have gotten into the engine and died in there! (at least with a camera they saw debris of nuts, peanuts and excrement).Don't underestimate them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 The air filter area is a VERY popular entry point. THey also like the soy materials used in environmentally friendly wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis20 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Are you referring to the cold air intake or the air vent by the windshield? Just trying to understand all these vents and possibilities. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 In my last post, I was referring to the engine air filter. But that should not give them interior ingress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I've never had them inside my Edge but they chewed the heck out of the foam engine cover and hood liner. Looked like someone dumped a lawnmower bag right on top of my engine!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lewis20 Posted October 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 I do not see a fresh air inlet under with windshield cowl, the only item there is the PCM module. There are opening in the metal frame but don't seem to lead anywhere. Have looked at air intake filter and very little evidence of mice there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis20 Posted October 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Did a little further digging and found this access point that seems to be missing a gasket cover? There is evidence of seeds here and it looks like there was most likely the entry and there seems to be a indentation around it where a cover would fit into, anyone know what this would be called? I assume at one time there was mechanical work completed and the cover was never put back on. IMG_0779.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis20 Posted October 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Missing gasket http://www.fordedgeforum.com/gallery/image/4604-img-0399/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) It does look like she may have had some AC work done and they forgot to reinstall a gasket. I'd usually just jam some steel wool in there to keep the critters out but that line probably sweats in the summer. Maybe pickup some peel-n-seal from a roofing supply store and have at it. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in-x-25-ft-Aluminum-Roll-Flashing/1018733 Back in my old car audio days, I used this stuff for poor mans sound deadening. Edited October 30, 2016 by fishx65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis20 Posted October 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 We put steel wool in hole for now, will try the peel n seal. I am gonna assume that opening gives access behind dash and allows mice to get in car, it is hard to get close to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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