Windshield Washer Freeze
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From: Mts. S. of San Francisco
Only slightly off-topic here. 
I did have one instance of the driver-side window deciding not to roll down after a freezing rain. I tried it a couple of times, and decided that it must be frozen. When it warmed up the next day, I gave it a little "help" with my hand, and it came down & has been working fine ever since.
Thankfully, we don't get a lot of below freezing temps around here, so who knows if I ever see it again.
I did have one instance of the driver-side window deciding not to roll down after a freezing rain. I tried it a couple of times, and decided that it must be frozen. When it warmed up the next day, I gave it a little "help" with my hand, and it came down & has been working fine ever since.Thankfully, we don't get a lot of below freezing temps around here, so who knows if I ever see it again.
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It worked on his truck because the sun had warmed up the cowl and it warmed up the check valve. In your truck while driving the air cooled everything off and check valve stuck again.. As far as the nozzles why are everyone's both stopping at exactly the same time,, odds are one would stop before the other even if only by a few seconds, making it look more like the check valve stops opening at a certain temperature.
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Can I get some pictures, please?
My new "washer assembly" was installed today. Included the cowl piece, both washers, all lines, and "the valve".
I think the sprayers look slightly different. The cowl also appears slightly different...specifically, the holes/grille.
I didn't take any pictures of the old pieces. It was dark and I was in a hurry when I picked up my truck. I didn't even look at it until I got home.
I would be extremely grateful if someone would post a picture of their sprayers and cowl...just a quick one, from the outside. So I can compare.
Thanks!!!
I think the sprayers look slightly different. The cowl also appears slightly different...specifically, the holes/grille.
I didn't take any pictures of the old pieces. It was dark and I was in a hurry when I picked up my truck. I didn't even look at it until I got home.
I would be extremely grateful if someone would post a picture of their sprayers and cowl...just a quick one, from the outside. So I can compare.
Thanks!!!
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P.S. Ford is indicating that aerodynamics are playing a part in this mystery. I don't really buy it, but I thought I would share information.
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Only slightly off-topic here. I did have one instance of the driver-side window deciding not to roll down after a freezing rain. I tried it a couple of times, and decided that it must be frozen. When it warmed up the next day, I gave it a little "help" with my hand, and it came down & has been working fine ever since.
Thankfully, we don't get a lot of below freezing temps around here, so who knows if I ever see it again.
I did have one instance of the driver-side window deciding not to roll down after a freezing rain. I tried it a couple of times, and decided that it must be frozen. When it warmed up the next day, I gave it a little "help" with my hand, and it came down & has been working fine ever since.Thankfully, we don't get a lot of below freezing temps around here, so who knows if I ever see it again.
I wouldn't worry about it. : )
Tuned
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From: SE Michigan
Can someone with a 2014 or older tell me if the nozzles are located in the cowl or in the hood?
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I'm having the same issue everyone else is describing. Have had my truck to the dealer 3 times with no resolution.
I see the check valve as a likely culprit, just wondering what work people have had done with guaranteed success so I can go back to the dealer with options...
I see the check valve as a likely culprit, just wondering what work people have had done with guaranteed success so I can go back to the dealer with options...
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Tuned
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From: SE Michigan
I'm having the same issue everyone else is describing. Have had my truck to the dealer 3 times with no resolution.
I see the check valve as a likely culprit, just wondering what work people have had done with guaranteed success so I can go back to the dealer with options...
I see the check valve as a likely culprit, just wondering what work people have had done with guaranteed success so I can go back to the dealer with options...
Just remove the check valve and replace it with a straight through nipple or piece of metal tubing. Or run a 1/8" drill bit through the check valve.
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I took my truck in, told the dealer specifically which TSB it was related too and have since not had any problems.
Was -15 Degrees Celsius (-22 Wind Chill) this morning and working fine.
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