# 2002 Ford Focus - Leaks

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford\
**Created:** [May 20, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656 "2019-05-20T01:28:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Arnie17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e274bd/32.png) [@Arnie17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arnie17)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656/1 "2019-05-20T01:28:19Z")

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When it rains, water enters the front passenger side through a gap in front of the windshield. I’ve been told the fix is 1) replace a bad cowl, or B) clear a drain clogged with debris. How do I fix this problem? Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656/2 "2019-05-20T08:03:01Z")

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First, I would look for a clogged AC drain. It should be in the engine compartment on the firewall, passenger side. This picture is NOT from a Focus, but is similar to what you are looking for. Usually you can clear it with your finger, but may require something like a small bottle brush.

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/f/5/f5f794d1b22701cf058bd06b3e3c0ce61048582a.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Arnie17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e274bd/32.png) [@Arnie17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arnie17)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 8:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656/3 "2019-05-20T08:07:45Z")

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Thanks, that might be the drain I’ve heard about. Until now, I didn’t have any idea what it looked like.

-Arnie

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**Author:** ![Arnie17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e274bd/32.png) [@Arnie17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arnie17)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656/4 "2019-05-20T08:14:55Z")

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Does it matter that I rarely use the a/c?

-Arnie

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656/5 "2019-05-20T09:18:30Z")

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No, water from rain or car washes will collect in the AC and overflow into the passenger compartment. I had a clogged drain, had at least a quart of water come in while sitting in my car going through a brushless wash.

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**Author:** ![Arnie17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e274bd/32.png) [@Arnie17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arnie17)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656/6 "2019-05-20T09:24:46Z")

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I’ll clean the drain.

Thanks.