1999 Ford Crown Victoria smoke/exhaust?

1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
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BLFITZ
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Air Conditioning problem
1999 Ford Crown Victoria V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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We started to notice a strange smell coming from the vents inside the car. It was suggested that we might have a leak, we were running the air conditioner - auto setting almost matched outside temp erature approximately 73 degrees. Have driven it and now noticing a leak under the passenger side that appears to be oil. Checking all fluid levels - everything seems to be okay. Ran the car again only when the air conditioner is running is there a leak. What could be the problem? Dearler not able to take it in - we live in Arizona and I guess there are a number of problems with ac's right now. Please help. Thanks
Aug 3, 2008 at 4:14 PM
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It could be the oil in the a/c system, your evaperator core could have a leak, or it could be water from condensate that runs out of the a/c drain, you sure it's oil? Any coloring to it? Put your finger in it and see what it is.
Aug 3, 2008 at 4:35 PM
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appears to be reddish brown, but not transmission fluid.
Aug 3, 2008 at 7:26 PM
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Could it be rusty water, or is it definatley oil? A/C oil is clear in color but with the finger you can feel oil...
Aug 4, 2008 at 12:31 PM
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yes it could be rusty colored water but definetly feels like oil
Aug 4, 2008 at 1:06 PM
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if it was leaking oil that badly, the A/C compressor will not run, your refrigerant charge is gone! Try turning it on, does the compressor run? If not, you may need some A/C parts replacement, check the firewall where the a/c goes in at the passenger side, feel the bottom of the plenum, is it wet with this oil?
Aug 4, 2008 at 3:41 PM