Is the windshield washer weird, or is it just me?

[Huntsman06]

So I might be stupid. I learned yesterday that pressing the windshield washer button is NOT supposed to spray the fluid, only when the button is held down. Here I was thinking that my windshield washers just didn't work but didn't see the need to pay to fix it (I've sorta/wanted to use them exactly once, and that was early this week, since owning the car). Is holding the button for windshield washers a normal thing in most vehicles? The Toyota and the Honda I've driven in the past never had such a feature and simply pressing was enough to spray the fluid

Completely random topic I know, but I feel so stupid for just figuring it out now . I'm still amazed that after almost a year of owning my Explorer and reading/learning all sorts about it there are still stupid little things I haven't figured out yet.

 

[swshawaii]

If all else fails, read your owners manual. (Pages 97-98)
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/02expog6e.pdf

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Push and hold for three swipes with wash. Push and hold for a longer wash (up to ten seconds).

 

[swshawaii]

Sorry, linked 2002 manual above. 2002-05 (Gen 3) should be exactly the same, but just in case.
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/04expog3e.pdf

 

[extra-medium]

Pressing the button quickly and letting it go will cycle the wipers. Holding it down for more than a second will spray washer fluid and will cycle them 3 times after you release the button.

 

[IIGood]

In the few vehicles that I've owned, it's always been press and hold to spray the washer fluid. All Fords.