Washer Fluid

[smife]

Can I use Rain x washer fluid in my 2014 Explorer XLT.

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

sure, just like any other vehicle.

 

[182RG]

sure, just like any other vehicle.

Not quite. Some other vehicles have experienced fluid level sensor issues with some Rain X products, requiring draining the Rain X product, rinsing the tank with water, and refilling with the normal, cheap blue stuff.

The sensors are "thrown off" by whatever chemicals Rain X uses.

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=410265&page=5

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Interesting, I did not know this. Thanks!

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum smife.:wavey:
I can't really comment on the issue mentioned above but the initial Owner's Guide for the 2011 Explorer LTD I had said not to use products like Rain-X on the windshield. Subsequent printings had that removed.

Peter

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

I use Rain-x on the outisde edges of the wipers area on my windshield and all other exterior glass. I haven't cared for the effect of the Rain-x (directly applied to the wiper area of the windshield or via washer fluid) personally.

 

[Odrapnew]

Just get the spray bottle and apply a few times a year. I love the stuff and hate driving or riding in vehicles that don't have it(my personal preference).

 

[LukerDooker]

Just get the spray bottle and apply a few times a year. I love the stuff and hate driving or riding in vehicles that don't have it(my personal preference).

+1
I wouldnt put RX in the washer fluid.

 

[swshawaii]

I can't really comment on the issue mentioned above but the initial Owner's Guide for the 2011 Explorer LTD
I had said not to use products like Rain-X on the windshield. Subsequent printings had that removed.

Owner Manual Printing 1 (Page 378)

Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash.
They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing.

http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/11expog1e.pdf

 

[Halwg]

Can I use Rain x washer fluid in my 2014 Explorer XLT.

I've used it and numerous other "bug repellant" windshield washers in my 2014 XLT with no problems whatsoever.

 

[tbroecker01]

I've used a bug repellent and even a de-icing type of washer fluid in my 99 Crown Vic before without issue. Haven't had to refill in the "new" 2012 Explorer yet.

 

[silvergrey14]

I have used the prestone de-icer in my 2001 explorer and now in my 2014 ex with no problems. I haven't used the rainx.

 

[Sunny32_1967]

I always have used Rain-X and continue to do so in my Ford. No issues.......AT ALL..

 

[peterk9]

I always have used Rain-X and continue to do so in my Ford. No issues.......AT ALL..

Do you have the rain sensing wipers? That was one issue a member had with the product.

Peter

 

[Sunny32_1967]

No i don't..

 

[SixPonies]

I've used the Rain-X washer fluid in all of my vehicles for years, and also apply the regular Rain-X to all of the glass on said vehicles several times a year. Never had a problem on any vehicle with either product.

 

[BlueLine14]

I've used it and numerous other "bug repellant" windshield washers in my 2014 XLT with no problems whatsoever.

I second that.. No Issues on my end either.

 

[peterk9]

Keep in mind the identified issue was with the rain sensing wipers.

Peter