Air conditioning

1998 FORD RANGER
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98RANGERXLT
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Where is the A/C condensate drain at on a 1998 Ford Ranger? I noticed it just drips from the inner fender and down the frame just didn't know if it is supposed to drain there or somewhere else.
Jul 6, 2011 at 10:24 PM
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Yes, the case has a split that drains out the bottom. Nothing comes through the firewall because the evaporator is on the outside.
Jul 6, 2011 at 11:56 PM
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98RANGERXLT
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Ok, thanks thats an odd place to put the drain.
Jul 7, 2011 at 1:16 AM
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No, it's directly under the part that creates the condensation.
Jul 7, 2011 at 1:18 AM
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98RANGERXLT
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The evaporator?
Jul 7, 2011 at 1:20 AM
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Yes, many vehicles have the evaporator in the engine compartment side.
Jul 7, 2011 at 1:23 AM
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