My new to me, 2005 F-250 windshield washer nozzles don't work. I have replaced the windshield washer pump, cleaned out the washer fluid container and rubber filter screen, blew air through the lines and the passenger side nozzle barely sprays and the driver side nozzle does nothing at all. I guess I have clogged nozzles. Anybody ever replace their nozzles? Could you point me to the part number or place you bought them? Looked online and everything I can find is so genaric.

Thanks,

Andre'

 

I haven't replaced my, but I did successfully (kind of) clean them. Took them right out of the cowling, and cleared them by running water backwards through them, and poking with a splinter of wood.
They sure spray now, but I'm still curious about after market nozzles. On my 2000 they don't seem to be adjustable, and the passenger side does a nice job of cleaning the roof

 

I have never had the following technique fail yet:

Disconnect the hose at the nozzle. Use a torch tip cleaner (the kind with the different size "wires") to dislodge the obstruction. Follow with a rubber-tipped blow gun (pressed up against the nozzle) to evict the offending particle(s). Never use compressed air from the hose-side of the nozzle, it can just plug things up worse, always blow through the nozzle backward. Reconnect the hose to the nozzle, and test. Sometimes the torch cleaner will not clear the nozzle, but the compressed air will, and vice-versa. Obviously, if you don't disconnect the hose before doing any of this, you will be defeating yourself because the particle(s) will remain within the system.

Good luck!

 

When I got my 05 mine needed to be replace too. I don't have the number anymore but they are very tricky to replace. You have to undo the shield under the hood, very carefully or you will break it.

 

I think the biggest problem with them is calcium buildup from water deposits. I would think soaking them in some CLR would clean them. But I haven't tried it. Anyone ever tried it? It sure does work good on plumbing.

 

All I've ever done to clean my nozzles was use a straight pin (like one you would use for sewing) and dig around the opening to remove the deposit buildup like bpounds mentioned.
I usually keep the pins that come with some new shirts and use them for various things like cleaning washer nozzles (and getting gunk out of other tiny areas). I'm sure they are dirt cheap from a fabric store too.
At the very least it's a cheap try before jumping to replacing the nozzles.

Just my .02

 

Don't be afraid to hit the washer button a couple of times with the nozzles disconnected, to make sure that your rubber hose is clear of debris. Blowing air thru the hose doesn't always give the best indication of how well washer fluid flows. At least you'll know that it IS the nozzles and nothing else.
Have one of your buddies look down the open end of the hose while you hit the button.

 

I used a sewing needle and just jammed it in their and alternately sprayed some fluid through.....helped a lot. Its not the perfect fan shaped spray pattern but it will suffice.

 

You can go to www.fordparts.com, and pretty much find anything you need for your truck. Looking at the 2005 Ford F250 generic, it looks like the nozzles are @ 9.00 a piece if you want to replace...

 

I had a similar issue when I bought my current truck. The supply hoses and washer nozzles were dry, brittle and cracked. Bought some aftermarket parts at the local auto supply store, but because of the steep angle of the windshield and the placement of the nozzles on the hood, the spray pattern barely covers the lower 1/3 of the window.

I've been searching for some OEM replacements. Thanks for the link.

 

Here's a pretty simple fix. Remove the nozzles as several members explained above. Find a small bottle or jar with a lid that seals. (I used a jar that had olives in it) Put the clogged nozzles in the jar along with a teaspoon of baking soda. Fill with warm water and let soak overnight. In the morning, shake the jar till you're tired of shaking, and see all the black gunk that came out of the nozzles. Hit the washer button for a second before you reinstall the nozzles, to force any grunge out of the hoses. Nozzles should be clean inside as new ones, with a fan shaped spray and everything... My nozzles also have the added benefit of smelling like olives.

 

I pulled mine off last year and cleaned them by soaking in vinegar I think. I found info by searching either here or in the 7.3 forum.
Regardless, a year later they are stuck again. I think maybe the tank and lines need to be pulled and cleaned thoroughly? I've never had this happen on any other vehicle I've owned.

 

Similar issue. $6 bucks each for a .50 part at the stealership. Problem solved.

 

What about running some LIMEAWAY through the system, when the nozzles are off?

 

How does washer fluid give you deposits? Its filtered with additives so it doesn't freeze etc... I hardly ever use my washer fluid but when i do they spray like brand new, all i use is walmart brand -20* washer fluid and no issues after eleven years

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