wet carpet passenger side

[1987ss]

my friend has a 1999 escort that the carpet is getting wet when the a/c is used or on vent,we thouht at firs heater core but then we preasure tested it and it was fine then we removed front passenger seat and pulled back the carpet and it was soaked under there with water and under the dash where blower motor is located the connectins are rusty and coroated (blower motor)..any ideas? dont no where to start thank you

[GTP Dad]

Locate the AC drain make sure it is open. They become blocked with leaves and debris and will cause the problem you describe. I am not certain where the drain is located on the Escort but check along the firewall.

[AnneJac]

Follow the hoses leading out of the AC unit. You should be able to find the drain.
Another thing... are you sure it is the AC? Make sure it is not rain. (it could be a coincidence that the AC or vent is on)
I had a Probe that had a bad seal on the windshield and my passenger side would get soaked.

[AzTumbleweed]

Do you have a dog or children on the floor? Forgive me, couldn't resist!

[1987ss]

thanx for commits i will check and aztumbleweed you no kid and pets are to be kept in trunk lol

[AzTumbleweed]

I've looked for that drain before and had no luck. Mine works right. The water drips out. But I can't see where it's coming from. I have my car up on ramps right now. I'll have to looks and see what I find.

[bamakodaker]

Sounds SO familiar! I can't remember but I think I may have pulled the motor, reached up in and found some leaves or pine straw. Went so far as to get leaf blower to blow the trash from inside back toward engine. Then went to engine area, reached under/inside cowling to remove all debris. Had no more water leakage!! Did replace wiring connectors and resistor (wires plugged into it - $12). ALWAYS clear ANY debris from vents or around cowling.

bamakodaker