Hello,
I have 1990 Ford Tempo, When it rains or snows the drivers side floor gets wet, with standing water on the carpet. I know someone who had a 1988 Topaz with the same problem.
I'm hoping this was a common design flaw and someone here can tell me where I can look to stop this.
At first I thought it might be road spray coming up thru the floor board, but it happens if the car is parked.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Mike
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Try checking the parking brake grommet in the fender wall, it worked for me once in a Topaz.
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Most likely the drain holes in your fenders are clogged with decomposing leaves, etc. and forcing the water to go into your A/C & heater vent. You need to clean this out periodically and flush with plenty of water, otherwise that front part of your car becomes a mini-compost heap. Unless you regularly park under a tree you probably only have to do this maybe only every 5 years or so.
On a tempo, check the cowl seams. The sealer bubbles up and the seam rusts through underneath. Its a common Tempo problem. Requires removal of the cowl grill to gain access.
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