A2Rog

So, since posting, I have purchased and read the Chilton manual for Do It Yourself repair of the Ford Edge. The manual is geared to DIY'ers, and I think it is telling that the section about bad smells coming through the AC is complicated, and best done by the dealership. According to my local dealership, there are several places where problems could exist, but the most likely is mold/mildew growing on the AC unit's heat exchanger blades and the drainage port gets plugged. Mine smells like mold/mildew in the first few minutes. When I use the window washer, I smell the fluid strongly, even in the rain. The dealership guy said that those details are important for them to determine where the problem is, as it could be a few places. There are air intake ports just below the wiper blades.

I have had my 2013 Edge in twice for this problem, and was about to do it again. My car only smells terrible when it's humid out, so in the Fall, it's hit or miss whether it's humid or sub freezing and dry. However, it blows out of the vent for the first few minutes. I have a mold allergy, so it makes me it hard to breath. The first time my car was into service, they replaced the cabin air filter. The second time, they replaced the AC condenser. Neither time did they smell it. I've asked that someone who doesn't smoke or breath in fumes from cars all day give it a try. I'd rather clean it myself if I can, even if it has to be done often. Is there an online manual (not the standard one from Ford, it doesn't give any details) that I could get access to that would walk through how to, and where to, clean the lines? thanks!

I, too, have noticed this. My '13 Edge has under 7000 miles and so far have had the AC compressor replaced, has a constant problem with mold in the vents, the rear brake pads are squeaking already, and the driver seat shifts. I'm not loving the quantity of problems with such a new vehicle.