alecswan Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Hi there, I recently purchased Ford Edge 2015 with 35K miles on it. When I start the car I can smell a strong unpleasant odor coming out of the air vents. With A/C on the smell goes away after 10 minutes or so. However, if I turn A/C off after that the smell comes back but not as strong. I thought that maybe it's the cabin air filter, but wasn't able to to get to the filter since glove box door doesn't seem to be removable. How do I replace cabin air filter in 2015 Ford Edge? What could cause the smell? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Jer Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Did you get any response on this? At some point I would like to know how to change the cabin air filter on my 2016 Edge but there does not seem to be any info on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newless Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Not sure if its the same as the 2009 but the glovebox does need some muscle to pop it out. Maybe more force than you are placing on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) It could very well be a dirty air filter, but there's also a good possibly that the ac drain is clogged and there is a mold/mildew buildup in the cord housing. Both are easily fixable, here is a link to changing a filter on a 2015 escape (believe this will work in an edge): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hBjIF7Ct1zc Here's a link for a 2015 Explorer http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Ford-Explorer-HVAC-Cabin-Air-Filter-Replacement-Guide/ (should be changed approximately every six months), To cLear the blockage here's a link to a YouTube video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi22mdXj3wM and where to buy Lubegard to sanitize the core housing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=+Lubegard+96030+Kool-It+Evaporator+and+Heater+Foam+Cleaner ONE way to tell if you have a blocked or restricted drain, run the ac and see if there's any drainage coming from under the car. Edited September 12, 2016 by enigma-2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scurvous Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I'm not seeing any water under my vehicle. Where do I find the condensate drain on a 2015/16 Edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 The joint in the tube is probably in the same location, lined up against the floor console next to the gas pedal. Peel back carpet in that area to view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 2015+ cabin air filter access and location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 AC drain location on 2011+ May very well be the same on the 2015+ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb89 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Another way to knock out mildew from your vents is to do the following. -turn recirculating off, ac on low, fan speed on the highest setting and make it blow out of the floor boards and dash vents. - then spray Lysol into the intake ducts at the base on the windshield and allow the ac to run for 10 minutes. That should knock out any nasty stuff you have growing in your HVAC system. You would still need to clean the drain if that is clogged too though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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