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Is it normal for Ford Focus TDCi air conditioning units to drip water?
My 2008 Ford Focus TDCi's air conditioning unit releases water when the engine stops. As far as I can tell the air con unit is generally working fine. Is this normal?
Asked on 16 July 2010 by nigel5
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, it's condensation that would be evaporated using a steel evaporation saucer on top of the compressor in a fridge, but you can't do that in a car so it just drips to the ground.
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