windshield washer no fluid

[shaundizzle15]

Hi all new member, just picked up a 2013 SHO no pp. Didn't see a need to check the actual washer function when test driving the car and I'm driving the car home today and try and use it and get nothing but the wipers moving. I do have fluid but do not hear the motor pumping the fluid thoughts?

 

[BiGMaC]

Pump motor, fuse, wiring or switch... Anything else electrical not working?
Possibly a loose hose connection of fluid drains beneath the car.  Mine is pretty quiet.

Start with the fuse... Forget the number, but it's in the manual I'm sure. FMC has it online for free.

 

[bpd1151]

Pump failure.

A known / common issue.

Don't take it in to get fixed, as it is a very easy, 15min DIY job.

The pump simply snaps into two plastic tabs molded into the lower, outside edge of the washer reservoir.

Order a new one (I think they were like $40 or less IIRC) crawl under car, disengage either the front portion of the inner psgr wheel well liner, or the psgr side portion of the under belly piece, so as to permit reaching up and R&R'ing the pump.

Done. Easy peasy.

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[SHOdded]

Link to 2013 Taurus OM
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/13tauom3e.pdf

And welcome, Shaun!  Do makevan intro thread for yourself in the New Member Intro subforum.
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html

 

[r1crusher]

I found it easier to go at it through the wheel well.  Turn your wheels to the full left to make it easy to pull the wheel liner out of the way once you unscrew a few of the screws towards the front of the car.

You'll fight getting the old one out due to how it "snaps" in.  Just keep yankin' on that bitch and it'll come out.  LOL! 

Oh and grab a catch pan if your bottle is full of fluid or it'll be all over your floor/drive.

 

[shaundizzle15]

Thanks, I had read bit about this and figured it was pump, just irritated I didn't find this before leaving the dealership. Thanks again been creeping on here a bit before pulling the trigger on buying the SHO, seems like a great well informed forum, happy to be a part of it.