Windshield Cracked / Replacement

[peterk9]

I wonder if it could be the switch. Possibly a coincidence? I know that the switch can sometimes cause the wipers to work when there is requirement for them. Perhaps the opposite may also be true.

Peter

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Just had mine replaced and Safelite didn't have their aftermarket version and I got an OEM Ford windshield due to the rain sensor. Guy came to my house, did a nice job and nice having fresh glass (for however long that lasts).

 

[peterk9]

Just had mine replaced and Safelite didn't have their aftermarket version and I got an OEM Ford windshield due to the rain sensor. Guy came to my house, did a nice job and nice having fresh glass (for however long that lasts).

I don't understand that rain sensor part. The sensor is in the rearview mirror assembly.

Peter

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Connectivity of sensing rain across the windshield, it connects there not just senses there in one spot.

 

[peterk9]

Connectivity of sensing rain across the windshield, it connects there not just senses there in one spot.

I tried squirting water on the windshield of another vehicle I had with these wipers and the only time they activated was when I squirted the water directly where the mirror attaches to the glass. Haven't tried it with my 2017.
https://www.ssa.ford.com/en/mdg/technology/rain-sensing-wipers/

Peter

 

[peterk9]

Connectivity of sensing rain across the windshield, it connects there not just senses there in one spot.

I confirmed today that the only thing that activates the rain sensing wipers is the optical sensor in the mirror assembly. There doesn't seem to be any windshield 'connectivity' involved. I used a water bottle to pour water over both sides of the windshield from top to bottom without anything happening. As soon as I poured the water so it flowed over the sensor, the wipers activated. So it works the same way as it did on my previous vehicle.

Peter