Ford Escape: Wipers and Washers / Checking the Wiper Blades. Replacing the Front Wiper Blades. Replacing the
Rear Wiper Blades
Checking the Wiper Blades

Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades

- Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to
lift the
wiper arm.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
- Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
- Remove the wiper blade.
- To install, reverse the removal
procedure.
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades

- Lift the wiper arm.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the
wiper arm.
- Remove the wiper blade.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
- To install, reverse the removal
procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
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...
Washer Precautions
WARNING: If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 41°F
(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid
with antifreeze protection in cold
weather could result in impaired
windshield vision and increase the risk
of injury or accident...
Other information:
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the sun shades.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury.
The controls are on the overhead console.
Opening the Sun Shade
Press and release the switch to
activate the one-touch open
feature...
Windshield washer fluid. See Adding Washer Fluid.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview.
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir...