Rear wiper working incorrect

[Wmsmith223]

We have a 2015 Ford Explorer. Went through a carwash, it ripped my whole rear wiper arm off. I replaced the arm, it's now stopping in random spots when I turn it on. But if I push the window wash button, to spray the solution, it goes right on track. Still turns off in a random spot though. I asked the ford dealership about it, they said something about resetting the "set spot." Do we just replace the whole wiper motor?

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
I've never heard of a "set spot". It sounds like just an adjustment is required and not a new motor. This looks like the part for a 2015.

2011-2019 Ford Wiper Motor Assembly BB5Z-17508-B | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

2011-2019 Ford part # BB5Z-17508-B - Wiper Motor Assembly

parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com

Peter

 

[monkeybutler6]

Did you ever get this resolved?

We have a 2015 Ford Explorer. Went through a carwash, it ripped my whole rear wiper arm off. I replaced the arm, it's now stopping in random spots when I turn it on. But if I push the window wash button, to spray the solution, it goes right on track. Still turns off in a random spot though. I asked the ford dealership about it, they said something about resetting the "set spot." Do we just replace the whole wiper moto

 

[peterk9]

Did you ever get this resolved?

Welcome to the Forum.
FYI, the member you quoted was last seen here on August 29, 2020. I don't recall anyone else having the same issue but perhaps someone will have some info. Is yours also stopping randomly?

Peter

 

[monkeybutler6]

Yes, mine will work randomly. Also the home position, when it is turned off, is on the opposite side. I have not taken the rear arm off yet to inspect the plastic teeth more, as I'm waiting on a replacement arm to be delivered. I suspect this is the issue.

 

[peterk9]

Yes, mine will work randomly. Also the home position, when it is turned off, is on the opposite side. I have not taken the rear arm off yet to inspect the plastic teeth more, as I'm waiting on a replacement arm to be delivered. I suspect this is the issue.

Please report back once you've replaced it. Thanks.

Peter

 

[monkeybutler6]

Please report back once you've replaced it. Thanks.

Peter

No, I replaced the wiper arm assembly and this did not correct it. The wiper motor has a mind of it's own while turned on. I guess I need to replace the rear wiper motor and see where that leads.

 

[peterk9]

I believe this is the one you want. Original 2011-2019 Ford Wiper Motor Assembly BB5Z-17508-B | Genuine Ford Auto Parts
Levittown is a Forum vendor and offers a discount to forum members. Good luck.

Peter