Rear window wiper

[sakirfp]

I have noticed that on my Rear window wiper that the blade does not get the whole area..It seems like it skips the middle section. I have replaced the blades but this does nto help any....Any Help would be great..

 

[88vert]

Is the spring inside rusty?

 

[Black Mammoth]

The same thing happened on my new 01 EB. I took it in to the dealer to have them fix it. I think they ended up replacing the wiper arm.

 

[GR899V8]

I have the same problem with mine too. The whole wiper arm/motor assembly can be moved quite a bit from the outside. The wiper blade contacts the glass fairly well, but it does miss about 30% when it swipes. I hope you all know the trick about adding an O-Ring to the wiper blade to keep it from scratching the back door when the car wash grabs it. The O-Ring only allows the wiper blade to move a little. And no, it doesn't restrict the wiper operation, I've tried it both ways!

 

[addkev]

If you physically bend the arm just a little, it doesn't take much. It puts more tension on the blade and it will work for about 6 months, then you will have to do again. That is the only thing I have found that works.

 

[icon34]

I'm with him addkev on this one. I was having the same problem and just a little bending has solved it. Lot cheaper than taking it in to the dealer.

 

[Trabuco]

The rear wiper coverage problem of the rear glass seems to be due to the fact that Ford tried to make this wiper unit still work after they changed the shape of the rear window glass (don't know what year that happened). The "newer" rear glass shape is much more curved than before. The problem is caused by a metal stop preventing the arm from resting flush on the glass as it goes through its sweep. I lifted the wiper arm out, and using some wire cutters, very crudely hogged off some metal that prevented the arm from laying truely flush on the rear glass. Now it wipes 100% of the glass in its arc as it sweeps.

 

[Fusion213]

I used to bend mine too, but then I stopped caring after the arm just stopped working. Anyone happen to know what could be wrong with it? It still shoots washer fluid.

 

[Crankcase]

Sometimes the rear wiper simply gets "stuck" and you have to manualy help it out of the cradle.

Turn on the switch,go outside and pull it up, it might start working.

If the motor inside the gate is making sound, but no movement outside, the plastic gears are stripped inside.

 

[sakirfp]

I will try that bending of the arm.....

 

[benj75]

Turn on the switch,go outside and pull it up, it might start working.

that's the way the rear wiper on my 98 sport is. if i lift the arm a little, it starts working.

what's wrong with it and would it be easy to fix it myself?

 

[Crankcase]

Originally posted by benj75


what's wrong with it and would it be easy to fix it myself?

I honestly don't know... they just get"stuck" sometimes

 

[OneShotBandit]

GR899V8,
I have the SAME darn problem w/my '98 X! I've
checked my ex wifes Escort wagon & the wiper shaft
doesn't move one bit (she thinks this is funny her el-
cheapo car vs my manly SUV)! Also other brands
(Blasers, Bravado & Yukon) wiper shafts are tight! I've bent the wiper arm & it'll skip in other places, frustrating!

 

[whj812]

I have the same problem!!!! Gets the edges of the window but the center is left with water!! I am going to try and look at this problem tommorrow and get back with you guys about what I find!:exp:

 

[dwnthehatch]

I'm having the same problem with my 98 sport. I bought a new blade yesterday which did nothing to solve the problem. I guess I'll bend the arm a little.

 

[terdrocket]

this is my third x.

91 EB 4x4

94 xlt 4x4

01 xlt 5.0 awd

everyone of them has had problems w/ the rear wiper.
i open and close the rear hatch, and then the wiper doesn't work until i go and pull on it or mess with it.

yea bending it helps increase the contact area

 

[TASO]

Had the same problem wiht mine and used to use the "bending technique" but it wouldn't last. Finally went to ford since it was still on warranty...they replaced the motor and wiper assembly and I havn't had a problem since.


"strong like ox, smart like tractor"

 

[Bottomlesspit]

I drove my new 99 Explorer in the rain for the first time since I bought it...and sure enough, the rear wiper hardly touches the glass. I tried bending the arm to all angles, but really did not help much.
I was hoping there were some more ideas, or people who have conquered this problem since this thread last appeared. How 'bout it...anyone have any luck?
For those who had Ford replace the entire arm, motor, etc...what changed that helped it work better?
Thanks
Ken

 

[tripleoption]

Those rear wiper blades are useless. I never use mine, in the rain, that is. If the rain is so heavy that I need the rear wiper on, I think I'd have most of my attention out the front, searching for what I'm about to hit.

On the topic of the rear wiper, I actually modified mine into a road-rage weapon of sorts. By installing the washer fluid nozzle backwards on the wiper arm, I can fire washer fluid at tailgaters at the touch of a button. Inspired by James Bond, of course. I know it risks scratching the glass, but I don't care. It's funny.

 

[tenikiwon]

On the topic of the rear wiper, I actually modified mine into a road-rage weapon of sorts.

HA - I had a buddy of mine route his regular line out the grill and then told me to look at something in the engine while he went to start it.


HA HA, he got me! :fire: