2022 Ford Escape Owners Manual - Wipers and Washers

Wipers and Washers

Wiper Precautions

Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This could scratch the glass or damage the wiper blades. Use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.

Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.

Switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.

Switching Windshield Wipers On and Off

ASingle wipe. BIntermittent wipe/Auto wipe. CNormal wipe. DHigh-speed wipe.

 What Are Autowipers

Autowipers turns on and controls the speed and frequency of the windshield wipers.

Autowipers Settings

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

1. Press Vehicle Settings.

1. Press Wipers.

1. Switch Rain Sensing on or off.

Note:   When you switch the feature off, the wipers do not operate based on the rain sensor. When you switch on the windshield wipers to the intermittent wipe position with the feature off, the wipers use the wipe speed set by the rotary control.

Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Rain Sensor

AHigh sensitivity. BLow sensitivity.

Use the rotary control to set the rain sensor sensitivity.

When you select high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield.

When you select low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield.

Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off

ARear window wiper off. BIntermittent wipe. CContinuous wipe.

 What Is Reverse Wipe

Reverse wipe turns on the rear window wiper when you shift into reverse (R) and the windshield wipers are on.

Reverse Wipe Settings

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

1. Press Vehicle Settings.

1. Press Wipers.

1. Switch Rear Wiper On (when in Reverse) on or off.

Replacing the Front Wiper Blades

Make sure your vehicle is off before beginning this procedure.

Note:   Do not manually move the wiper arms when the vehicle is on or in accessory mode, this could damage the wiper motor.

1. Lift the wiper arm and then press the wiper blade locking buttons together.

Note:   Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the wiper arm.

Note:   Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.

1. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.

1. Remove the wiper blade.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note:   Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.

Checking the Wiper Blades

Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness.

Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades

1. Lift the wiper arm.

Note:   Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the wiper arm.

1. Remove the wiper blade.

Note:   Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note:   Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.

Washer Precautions

WARNING:  If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.

Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This could cause the washer pump to overheat.

 Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.

Using the Windshield Washer

  Pull the lever toward you to operate the windshield washer.

Note:   A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid when switched on.

Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

1. Press Vehicle Settings.

1. Press Wipers.

1. Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.

Note:   When you switch the feature on, the wipers make an additional single wipe at the end of the washer request. When you switch it off, the wipers finish the current washer request.

Using the Rear Window Washer

Push the lever away from you to operate the rear window washer.

Adding Washer Fluid

1. Remove the washer fluid reservoir cap.

1. Add washer fluid that meets our specification. See  Washer Fluid Specification . 

1. Install the washer fluid reservoir cap.

Note:   The reservoir supplies the front and rear washer systems.

Warning Lamps

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why are there streaks and smears on the windshield?

• The wiper blades could be dirty, worn or damaged. Check the wiper blades.   See   Checking the Wiper Blades.  If the wiper blades are dirty, clean them with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth. If the wiper blades are worn or damaged, install new ones.
    See   Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.