Cloud of anti-freeze from vent

[kaised]

I've searched for this - apparently no one has had this same problem. I was driving to work this AM and as I was passing someone I noticed a visible cloud - almost like a puff of smoke - come from the center vent. Of course I had to smell it to see what it could be - definitly anitfreeze. Is this the sign of a bad head gasket or something much simpler? Any ideas out there?

 

[Jason_25]

Many people have had this problem. Including people from this site.

Your heater core is bad and leaking. A new one is like 30 bucks and is easy to replace in a 1st gen.

 

[kaised]

Hmm, I thought they lasted longer than a couple years, I replaced about 2 years ago when I was in denial over a blown head gasket. Also no AF on the floor or anything. But that gives me a place to start I guess. Thanks for the speedy reply

 

[Glacier991]

Yes definitely heater core. Luckily FORD got this one right and as you know it is easy to replace.


Happy exploring

Chris

 

[410Fortune]

coolant in vents = heater core, its that simple.

Most heater cores have a lifetime warranty

 

[Jason_25]

Make sure to use your heat occasionally in the summertime to force fresh coolant to flow through the heater core. It will keep it from corroding as quickly.