Rear Window Washer Fluid - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

ron96ltd · 08-07-2002, 11:41 PM

I just tried to add fluid to the rear washer tank and it takes it so slow I'd be hours filling it. There don't seem to be any obstructions. Any ideas on what up there?

Ron

96LTD

*rydinhigh* · 08-08-2002, 02:37 AM

the rear window washer fluid has its seperate container. its right under the drivers side panel in the back. take it off and look around in there and see whats up.

lowzride · 08-08-2002, 02:41 AM

i have to use a funnel to get mine to fill quickly

BigOne · 08-08-2002, 01:16 PM

I have to use a funnel for mine too. Otherwise it took me about 15 minutes to get a cup in.

liquidx9 · 08-08-2002, 02:29 PM

i just used a 2 liter bottle of soda, took about a minute (and 2 bottles.... thats a big ass resevoir)

ron96ltd · 08-08-2002, 03:00 PM

Thanks, I must have a problem with that black flexhose that connects to the tank. Another project.

Ron
96LTD

expobronc · 08-21-2002, 07:32 PM

where is the tank on my 98 xlt v8??

my 92 was in the jack compartment but its not there on the 98... just a big ass space

jonny 5 · 08-21-2002, 07:34 PM

You don't have one, a pump from the front runs it

**Alec** · 08-21-2002, 08:13 PM

It's easy to pull off the jack compartment cover and see what's up with that tank. Mine gulps the stuff down easy

*Robert* · 08-21-2002, 10:26 PM

Ford did away with the rear window reservoir midway though the '97 model year.

*thegoon543* · 09-11-2002, 01:20 AM

my rear window hose came loose on the end coming from the opening so washer fluid just pours onto the ground. any ideas?

*coolchriscush* · 09-11-2002, 01:42 AM

tighten the end so it dosent leak anymore?

no im just kidding, i would try just tightening it up with some ducttape, you can fix everything with ductape... "if you cant duct it, ###### it"

*Robert* · 09-11-2002, 12:12 PM

It's hard to picture where you are talking about, but inside the rear cargo area, up near the headliner the hose goes through a connection. Mine popped off there and started running washer fluid all over my back passenger window when I pushed the rear wash button. I pulled the panel off and plugged the hose back into the connector and duct taped it to prevent it from loosening up again.

*thegoon543* · 09-11-2002, 01:25 PM

my fault, i must not have been explicit enough. its the hose that connects to the fill opening right above the taillight. its really hard to get to and i dunno how to fix it.

08-07-2002, 11:41 PM	#1
ron96ltd Wannabe Elite Explorer Mattawan, Michigan 96 LTD Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 16 Vehicle Specs	Rear Window Washer Fluid I just tried to add fluid to the rear washer tank and it takes it so slow I'd be hours filling it. There don't seem to be any obstructions. Any ideas on what up there? Ron 96LTD

08-08-2002, 02:37 AM	#2
rydinhigh Boost Junky East Hartford, CT 1999 EB 5.0L V8 Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 1,954 Vehicle Specs	the rear window washer fluid has its seperate container. its right under the drivers side panel in the back. take it off and look around in there and see whats up. __________________ Supercharged 1999 Ford Explorer EB 5.0L v8 Supercharger is for sale check out http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1039257#post1039257

08-08-2002, 01:16 PM	#4
BigOne Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver Island '94 XLT Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 96 Vehicle Specs	I have to use a funnel for mine too. Otherwise it took me about 15 minutes to get a cup in. __________________ '94 Explorer XLT, 4x4, 4dr, auto, V6, factory sun roof, factory running boards, Ford hood deflector, dual power cloth seats, grey interior. Purchased used February 20, 2002 with 138,000 kilometers. Bone stock so far

08-08-2002, 02:29 PM	#5
liquidx9 Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, TX (home) Ripon, WI (school) 5.0 AWD 97 Limited Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 586 Vehicle Specs	i just used a 2 liter bottle of soda, took about a minute (and 2 bottles.... thats a big ass resevoir) __________________ 97 5.0 Black Limited w/ Manik Grille Guard, 4 ProComp 55w Clear Corners, SilverStars, 35/20/20 Tint Thule 4 Snowboard Rack Premier DEH-860MP/CDT Components Front-Audiobahn 600Q Components Rear/Pair Infinity Kappa Perfect Subs/Memphis 440W Amp-components/Audiobahn 600 Class D sub Amp

08-21-2002, 07:32 PM	#7
expobronc Wannabe Elite Explorer Hayward, MN 98 V8 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 258 Vehicle Specs	where is the tank on my 98 xlt v8?? my 92 was in the jack compartment but its not there on the 98... just a big ass space __________________ 92 xlt <---- sniff gone 98 xlt 5.0 AWD

08-08-2002, 02:41 AM	#3
lowzride Wannabe Elite Explorer Great Bend, Ks 92 XLT Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 11 Vehicle Specs	i have to use a funnel to get mine to fill quickly

08-08-2002, 03:00 PM	#6
ron96ltd Wannabe Elite Explorer Mattawan, Michigan 96 LTD Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 16 Vehicle Specs	Thanks, I must have a problem with that black flexhose that connects to the tank. Another project. Ron 96LTD

08-21-2002, 07:34 PM	#8
jonny 5 Wannabe Elite Explorer Seekonk, MA 02771 (home), N. Dartmouth, MA (college) '98 XLT SOHC Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 920 Vehicle Specs	You don't have one, a pump from the front runs it __________________ Westin Safari Bar, Bugdeflector II, Lund Windjammer, KKM, Edelbrock ISA shocks, custom painted vinyl.

08-21-2002, 08:13 PM	#9
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	It's easy to pull off the jack compartment cover and see what's up with that tank. Mine gulps the stuff down easy __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

08-21-2002, 10:26 PM	#10
Robert Elite Explorer Mesa, AZ '97 4x4 Sport Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 3,974 Vehicle Specs	Ford did away with the rear window reservoir midway though the '97 model year. __________________ 4.56 Powertrax No-Slip, SOHC V6, SuperChip, K&N FIPK (#57-2513-1), Borla cat-back (#14748), 2" torsion lift, 3" PA body lift (#853), Monroe Reflex shocks, 285 75R16 BF Goodrich T/A ko, 2WD mod Earnhardt Ford, Berge Ford, U-Haul My Explorer

09-11-2002, 01:20 AM	#11
thegoon543 9 Years Late Cary, NC '99 XLT 4x4 4.0L SOHC Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 182 Vehicle Specs	hose came off my rear window hose came loose on the end coming from the opening so washer fluid just pours onto the ground. any ideas? __________________ Chas M. ---- 1999 XLT 4x4 - 130K Previously: 1992 XLT 4x4 (sorely missed) 179K

09-11-2002, 01:42 AM	#12
coolchriscush Elite Explorer Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,183 Vehicle Specs	tighten the end so it dosent leak anymore? no im just kidding, i would try just tightening it up with some ducttape, you can fix everything with ductape... "if you cant duct it, ###### it"

09-11-2002, 12:12 PM	#13
Robert Elite Explorer Mesa, AZ '97 4x4 Sport Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 3,974 Vehicle Specs	It's hard to picture where you are talking about, but inside the rear cargo area, up near the headliner the hose goes through a connection. Mine popped off there and started running washer fluid all over my back passenger window when I pushed the rear wash button. I pulled the panel off and plugged the hose back into the connector and duct taped it to prevent it from loosening up again. __________________ 4.56 Powertrax No-Slip, SOHC V6, SuperChip, K&N FIPK (#57-2513-1), Borla cat-back (#14748), 2" torsion lift, 3" PA body lift (#853), Monroe Reflex shocks, 285 75R16 BF Goodrich T/A ko, 2WD mod Earnhardt Ford, Berge Ford, U-Haul My Explorer

09-11-2002, 01:25 PM	#14
thegoon543 9 Years Late Cary, NC '99 XLT 4x4 4.0L SOHC Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 182 Vehicle Specs	my fault, i must not have been explicit enough. its the hose that connects to the fill opening right above the taillight. its really hard to get to and i dunno how to fix it. __________________ Chas M. ---- 1999 XLT 4x4 - 130K Previously: 1992 XLT 4x4 (sorely missed) 179K Last edited by thegoon543; 09-11-2002 at 01:31 PM.