Ford Escape: Wipers and Washers / Autowipers
What Are Autowipers
Autowipers turns on and controls the
speed and frequency of the windshield
wipers.
Autowipers Settings
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Vehicle Settings.
- Press Wipers.
- Switch Rain Sensing on or off.
Note: When you switch the feature off, the
wipers do not operate based on the rain
sensor. When you switch on the windshield
wipers to the intermittent wipe position with
the feature off, the wipers use the wipe
speed set by the rotary control.
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Rain Sensor

- High sensitivity.
- Low sensitivity.
Use the rotary control to set the sensitivity
of the rain sensor.
When you select high sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a small
amount of water on the windshield.
When you select low sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a large
amount of water on the windshield.
Wiper Precautions
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This could scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield...
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off
Intermittent wipe.
Continuous wipe.
Rear window wiper off.
Reverse Wipe
What Is Reverse Wipe
Reverse wipe turns on the rear window
wiper when you shift into reverse (R) and
the windshield wipers are on...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand rear lamp assembly shown, right hand rear lamp assembly similar.
Turn signal bulb
Remove the rear lamp assembly.
Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
While turning counter clockwise, remove the turn signal bulb holder socket...
What Is Automatic Engine Stop
Automatic engine stop is a feature that
switches the engine off if it has been idling
for an extended period to help you save
fuel.
How Does Automatic Engine Stop Work
Automatic engine stop turns the engine
off. The ignition also turns off in order to
save battery power...