Dust problem with Ford Transit
Submitted: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 16:19
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Tawsey
We have Ford Transit van - ex apollo tourer- with the double back doors. When we go even on a short trip on the dirt, the dust comes in everywhere, particularly the back doors. Have had the seals checked and doors adjusted but not much change, can anyone help? Maybe some suggestions on what we can do. Someone else must have the problem too.
Thanks, Tawsey
Reply By: Erad - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 13:11
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 13:11
There is a low pressure area developed at the rear of any vehicle - especially one with a
bluff end like yours. Dust is sucked up from the road and will be sucked inside. The only way to prevent this is to pressurise the vehicle so that the inside is at a greater pressure than the outside. Air will then blow out from the vehilce rather than into it. Pressurisation is done by having the air controls set to fresh air (not recirculating) and use the fan. You must also keep the windows closed. If you are in dusty conditions, using the air con will help to settle the incoming dust by condensing it on the evaporator fins.
You should always run the vehicle with the air flow on Fresh rather than recirc, simply because if there is an exhaust leak, there is less chance of getting CO (Carbon Monoxide) into the cabin. Most manufacturers recommend using recirc, but I suspect that is because they have skimped on the Aircon size and would be getting heaps of warranty claims forinefficient aircon. For all but extreme outside temperatures, fresh air is fine for the A/c.
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