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mr_coconut

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:55 pm
Post subject: 06 Focus LX - windscreen misting
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Hi there

I was wondering if anyone else is having the same problem with windscreen
misting as myself? Its an 06 LX, UK spec, and gets misted up really
quickly. When you wipe with a sponge/demister pad, its almost like there's
some sort of greasy film on the inside. You wipe it, it comes straight
back!

All heater/demister settings ok as far as I know, no leaks from pollen
filter or any other seals, its just a PITA having to crack a window open or
switch on the aircon just to get rid of it.

Anyone having the same problem?

Wayne
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:55 pm
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"mr_coconut" <sumSPAMone.DeleteThis@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi there
>
> I was wondering if anyone else is having the same problem with windscreen
> misting as myself? Its an 06 LX, UK spec, and gets misted up really
> quickly. When you wipe with a sponge/demister pad, its almost like
> there's some sort of greasy film on the inside. You wipe it, it comes
> straight back!
>
> All heater/demister settings ok as far as I know, no leaks from pollen
> filter or any other seals, its just a PITA having to crack a window open
> or switch on the aircon just to get rid of it.
>
> Anyone having the same problem?
>

Are you certain you dont have

a) a blocked heater box drain (under the car)
b) a leaking heater core (check the coolant level)

Tim..

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Richard Parkin

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:55 am
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"Tim.." <the.farm.no.DeleteThis@spam.btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> a) a blocked heater box drain (under the car)
> b) a leaking heater core (check the coolant level)

c) You are a heavy smoker Wink
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mr_coconut

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:55 am
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"Richard Parkin" <a DeleteThis @b.com> wrote in message
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> "Tim.." <the.farm.no DeleteThis @spam.btinternet.com> wrote in message
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>> a) a blocked heater box drain (under the car)
>> b) a leaking heater core (check the coolant level)
>
> c) You are a heavy smoker Wink
>

Pretty sure that nothing's going wrong in the heater dept - no coolant topup
since new, and Ford have had this one back MANY times for other leaks etc,
so I'm not quite sure whats going on here - just wondered if its a Focus
"issue".....

And no, not a smoker Smile

Wayne
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RonrutMR2

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:53 pm
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mr_coconut wrote:
> "Richard Parkin" <a RemoveThis @b.com> wrote in message
> news:ZqSdnc8015rE1ljbRVnytQA@bt.com...
>> "Tim.." <the.farm.no RemoveThis @spam.btinternet.com> wrote in message
>> news:7pudnXWF7YEiM1nbnZ2dnUVZ8vSdnZ2d@bt.com...
>>
>>> a) a blocked heater box drain (under the car)
>>> b) a leaking heater core (check the coolant level)
>> c) You are a heavy smoker Wink
>>
>
> Pretty sure that nothing's going wrong in the heater dept - no coolant topup
> since new, and Ford have had this one back MANY times for other leaks etc,
> so I'm not quite sure whats going on here - just wondered if its a Focus
> "issue".....
>
> And no, not a smoker Smile
>
> Wayne
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>

My experience has been that all my cars do this. Been told by more that
one dealer that it's usually caused by the plastics and other artificial
things that are in the interior venting off gasses and coating the
glass. My Focus has 106,000 miles and still does it. Have to clean it
once a month with glass cleaner. My Toyota and Mazda also do the same.

Ron
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 6:55 am
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:55 pm
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