# Ford Fusion Hybrid - A/C Smells at Start-up

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-hybrid-a-c-smells-at-start-up/80286>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford\
**Created:** [July 11, 2013, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-hybrid-a-c-smells-at-start-up/80286 "2013-07-11T20:41:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![FusionHybridLover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@FusionHybridLover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FusionHybridLover)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2013, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-hybrid-a-c-smells-at-start-up/80286/1 "2013-07-11T20:41:08Z")

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Our 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has been great and trouble free. Recently, however, we’ve noticed a strong smell,like fiberglass, come from the A/C when starting from a cold engine. Ford Customer Service has been no help.

Anyone experienced anything similar?

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-hybrid-a-c-smells-at-start-up/80286/2 "2013-07-11T22:50:10Z")

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Have you replaced the cabin air filter?

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**Author:** ![FusionHybridLover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@FusionHybridLover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FusionHybridLover)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-hybrid-a-c-smells-at-start-up/80286/3 "2013-07-12T15:47:00Z")

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I did replace the cabin air filter. The smell is still there, even with the new filter.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-hybrid-a-c-smells-at-start-up/80286/4 "2013-07-12T15:55:59Z")

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Have you tried disinfecting/deodorizing the HVAC system?

_ **Frigifresh** _ is a product that I have used, and it is very good for eliminating odors from the HVAC system. A good auto parts store, like Napa, should have it.

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**Author:** ![FusionHybridLover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@FusionHybridLover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FusionHybridLover)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-hybrid-a-c-smells-at-start-up/80286/5 "2013-07-14T00:00:47Z")

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Haven’t tried that yet. Will look into it. Thanks  
The smell isn’t like musty or mildew, but I’ll check it out.