1997 Ford Explorer Antifreeze Smell in Vents

1997 FORD EXPLORER
153,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CCMILLER1977
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When I turn the heater on you not only smell antifreeze, but not sure if its steam or smoke coming out with the smell. The car does not run hot, but the anitreeze does run low every now and then.
Feb 21, 2010 at 10:52 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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suspect faulty heater core, may also notice slight wet spots on passenger side floorboard.
Feb 21, 2010 at 10:55 AM
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