2021 Bronco Sport Outer Banks Heater Core leaking

[ForceXXI]

So wife informed today that she sees coolant in passenger floorboard. Obviously, it is probably the heater core leaking already. The damn car has 32,000 miles on it and is only 4 years old. Of course it missed being in warranty by less than a year. Did Ford use sub-par materials in these vehicles? I have had many vehicles and most of them Ford and only had 1 heater core failure and that was a 1999 F150 with 125,000 miles on it. And yes, I put all those miles on it so I know it never had another heater core replacement. Ohh, and according to dealer, it requires a dash removal which bumps the repair cost to almost $2300. I understand needing to do repairs but it seems kinda early for that kind of repair.

Just venting and wondering if anyone else has had a heater core go out already.

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[Me3]

So wife informed today that she sees coolant in passenger floorboard. Obviously, it is probably the heater core leaking already. The damn car has 32,000 miles on it and is only 4 years old. Of course it missed being in warranty by less than a year. Did Ford use sub-par materials in these vehicles? I have had many vehicles and most of them Ford and only had 1 heater core failure and that was a 1999 F150 with 125,000 miles on it. And yes, I put all those miles on it so I know it never had another heater core replacement. Ohh, and according to dealer, it requires a dash removal which bumps the repair cost to almost $2300. I understand needing to do repairs but it seems kinda early for that kind of repair.

Just venting and wondering if anyone else has had a heater core go out already.

Negative on the heater core. 22,000 miles.

3 water pumps in I would have to say yes on the sub par materials.
Cheap plastic window switch levers were replaced as well as 4 speakers, the likes of which I haven’t seen since the 60’s.

Sorry to hear about your situation.

 

[RSH]

Is it really coolant leaking from the heater core or condensate from the AC. Some people here have had problems with the condensate drain getting plugged and the condensate (water) from the evaporator overflows and dumps out in the interior and makes the floor wet.

 

[thomasm23]

So wife informed today that she sees coolant in passenger floorboard. Obviously, it is probably the heater core leaking already. The damn car has 32,000 miles on it and is only 4 years old. Of course it missed being in warranty by less than a year. Did Ford use sub-par materials in these vehicles? I have had many vehicles and most of them Ford and only had 1 heater core failure and that was a 1999 F150 with 125,000 miles on it. And yes, I put all those miles on it so I know it never had another heater core replacement. Ohh, and according to dealer, it requires a dash removal which bumps the repair cost to almost $2300. I understand needing to do repairs but it seems kinda early for that kind of repair.

Just venting and wondering if anyone else has had a heater core go out already.

Have you checked your coolant reservoir? Is the level low?

Have you smelled the liquid? Coolant smells sweet.

This may be condensation.

 

[ForceXXI]

For transparency, I may have jumped the gun with my post. I was going off what my other half was telling me. Once I got home and checked everything, it does seem to be the drain line plugged. It was only water. I ran the car for about 20 minutes or so and I didnt get anymore drips so I think we are good. At least I didnt have to dish out ~$2300 for the repair. Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

 

[Dude]

For transparency, I may have jumped the gun with my post. I was going off what my other half was telling me. Once I got home and checked everything, it does seem to be the drain line plugged. It was only water. I ran the car for about 20 minutes or so and I didnt get anymore drips so I think we are good. At least I didnt have to dish out ~$2300 for the repair. Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

Bookmark this link, a plugged condensate line may cause future leaks onto the floorboard

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/ac-condensate-drain-line-where-is-it.11571/post-196403

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