# 2003 Sable 3L water in A/C fan **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [June 1, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sable-3l-water-in-a-c-fan/31274 "2009-06-01T14:08:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bemery](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f07891/32.png) [@bemery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bemery)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sable-3l-water-in-a-c-fan/31274/1 "2009-06-01T14:08:58Z")
Water has collected in the AC fan housing and I have not been able to find any leaks in windshield etc. So I wondering if it could be a plugged A/C drain but am unable located that drain to check it out. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sable-3l-water-in-a-c-fan/31274/2 "2009-06-01T15:46:12Z")
The drain tube should be on the firewall, low on the passenger side. You may have to raise the car and get underneath to reach it. DO NOT crawl under a car supported only by a jack. Use ramps or jackstands if you must get under the car. ---
**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sable-3l-water-in-a-c-fan/31274/3 "2009-06-01T17:50:47Z")
Taurus’ & Sables have a TSB ( technical service bulletin ) issued years ago, 03/04, pertaining to water intrusion through the right lower windshield/cowl. There is a plastic cover and stuff the bodyshop does to re-seal this area. Also a possible need for a new resistor or fan motor. Visit your Ford dealer for more info on TSB #04-15-3 or #03-15-6 ---
**Author:** ![bemery](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f07891/32.png) [@bemery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bemery)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sable-3l-water-in-a-c-fan/31274/4 "2009-06-01T23:13:13Z")
Thanks McParadise, Does it actually have a tube or just an opening in the firewall? ---
**Author:** ![laneburris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6a8cbe/32.png) [@laneburris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laneburris)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sable-3l-water-in-a-c-fan/31274/5 "2009-06-05T15:13:54Z")
Had the same thing happen to me. It’s not too hard to do this repair yourself. Check out [http://www.automotiveforums.com/t293907.html](http://www.automotiveforums.com/t293907.html) for the details. YOu can find the parts listing from [alldatadiy.com](http://alldatadiy.com) (subscription based). I had to replce the heater resistor (two screws and one plug ~ 15 minutes) and the heater blower fan assembly (about 30 minutes after removing the glove compartment) AFTER I fixed the water leak based on the TSB mentioned. I bought my parts from a Ford dealer online after I got the Ford part numbers. Resistor F6DZ19A706AA, Fan Blower Assembly 1F1Z19805AA. I can’t remember the other part numbers. My AllData subscription expired. Cost for the subscription is about $30/year. Well worth the cost considering it gives you access to all the TSB’s for the vehicle! ---
**Author:** ![laneburris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6a8cbe/32.png) [@laneburris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laneburris)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sable-3l-water-in-a-c-fan/31274/6 "2009-06-05T15:26:19Z")
Here is a link to the TSB [http://fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/supplier/tsb/04153.pdf](http://fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/supplier/tsb/04153.pdf) Good luck! You can purchase the parts from a place like [www.directfordparts.com](http://www.directfordparts.com).