Bad Smell when running cabin air
 

I have a 2008 FEH, last week we started noticing a bad smell whenever we ran the cabin air. Upon investigating, I lifted up the black plastic crowling near the windshield wipers, and found mice had built a nest next to the cabin air filter box. Once I cleaned up that mess, the smell was gone. I have no idea how they got into that area. Anyone else had a similar problem?

Re: Bad Smell when running cabin air
 

I've heard of them making a home inside a engine air filter once.

Re: Bad Smell when running cabin air
 

Make a tight gasket for around the wiper shafts, mouse pad material, 1/4" foam, works well.

Re: Bad Smell when running cabin air
 

When I purchased my '06 (used) I found that mine didn't even have a cabin air filter to begin with. Not sure how the previous owner went about with the HVAC on and didn't notice.

Re: Bad Smell when running cabin air
 

I don't think Ford puts cabin air filters in any of these suv's. I had to buy one for my 2008 FEH and install myself as my wife has allergies.