2001 Ford Taurus "engine fumes heater vent" Questions

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...fumes from the heat of the engine and the heater core leaking causing you to get a smell and also fumes. I would suggest that you take it to the dealership or a mechanic and have the problem fixed ...

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...BE THE PROBLEM i SMELL GAS COMING FROM HEATER VENTS Usually means there is a fuel leak in the engine compartment, and the heater is pulling the fumes into the car thru the vents under the

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exhaust leak in the engine compartment near the engine. The exhaust fumes are pulled into the passenger compartment thru the heater vents. Switching to Rec might cut off the intake of air from outside

...fumes smell strong and like nasty odor? I assume its not electrical for most know what burnt wires smell like when your engine is cool open the radiator reservoir up and smell the inside of the tank. ...

...engine has several small rubber hoses connecting the fuel lines, and when it is cold weather the hoses leak fuel. The heater - defroster picks up the fumes from the outside vent under the windshield. ...

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gas fumes come through heater vent you have a fuel leak in the engine compartment-don't drive unless you have to -get it to a garage it shouldn't cost much to fix-Denny

mean the heater core is leaking, but chances are the source is something leaking on the engine and the fumes/smoke was pulled into the heater defroster thru the outside vent in front of the windshield

...Fumes now leaving film on windows. Some vents close shut when air is turned up. Am able to place hand over muffler rather easily and the car stalls. Does that have anything to do with the compressor? ...

engine. Whenever the heater/AC are on exhaust fumes come through the vents. When the heater/AC are off there are no fumes. Any idea what this could be? YOU HAVE AN EXHAUST LEAK ON THE FRONT END OF THE

...engine to the firewall. It's most likely on the passenger side. i agree with pj barnes. Vac line easy fix but can be tricky you may have a plastic ball in your bumper that helps aid suctio/ move vent ...

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