• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

AC drain

  • Thread starter Thread starter 97 Stang
  • Start date Start date Oct 12, 2005
9

97 Stang

New Member
Jul 25, 2003
34
0
0
Oct 12, 2005
#1
  • Oct 12, 2005
  • #1
My floor board, specifically the driver side gets very wet when the AC is running. Does anyone know where the AC drain tube is? I read if it gets clogged it will cause the AC to leak into the car. Just trying to rule it out or hopefully it will be the fix.
 

sgarlic

Founding Member
Apr 21, 2001
3,085
1
56
Oct 12, 2005
#2
  • Oct 12, 2005
  • #2
Well, if it gets really clogged it'll stop draining and the evaporator core will end up taking a crap on you. I don't have a service manual CD for your year, but on most vehicles, on the passenger side near where the carpet meets up with the firewall, if you peel that down, you'll see part of the HVAC housing leading to the firewall.. which is usually lower than the rest (this is the drain.) On some vehicles, you can simply drill a 1/4" hole in to the drain tube, then use a coat hangar to push debris out, then plug the hole you drilled with RTV or a plug.

Sorry I don't know the exact location.. try a google search for mustang drain tube and you may find more info.
 

twogts4us

15 Year Member
Apr 1, 2004
4,188
12
79
Dunedin, FL
Oct 12, 2005
#3
  • Oct 12, 2005
  • #3
The drain tube ends up right on the pass side exhaust - thats why it friggin sizzles when parked after driving it with the A/C on - it drips onto the hot pipe.
You'll see a water stain on the exhaust pipe, just after the pipe straightens horizontally and heads toward the back.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

D
AC Circulation
  • Dtn520
  • Jun 26, 2026
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
1
Views
120
The Welcome Wagon Jun 27, 2026
LILCBRA
M
Looking for a passenger side AC Compressor mount
  • mustangTodd
  • Feb 10, 2026
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Replies
1
Views
207
Classic Mustang Specific Tech Aug 22, 2026
s_mi11er
S
G
1991 GT 5.0 running hot
  • gvanginkel403
  • Jul 1, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
198
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 2, 2026
General karthief
A
Engine 302 oil leak when in gear but fine at idle
  • AlexM556
  • Sep 8, 2026
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Replies
3
Views
100
Classic Mustang Specific Tech Saturday at 8:58 PM
AlexM556
A
O
Sooty/Oily Front Engine & Pulleys
  • ozenator
  • Jun 15, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
12
Views
362
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 22, 2026
Blackhawkxx
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?