Ford Escape: Wipers and Washers / Description and Operation - Wipers and Washers - Overview
Overview
The
windshield wiper/washer system is activated by the wiper/washer switch.
The wiper/washer switch is mounted to the right side of the SCCM . The
following functions/ features of the windshield wiper/washer system are:
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Mist wipe
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Windshield wash (includes front camera wash, if equipped)
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Courtesy wipe
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Windshield wipers (low/high speed)
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Intermittent wipers
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Speed dependent wipers
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Wiper activated exterior lamps
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Rain sensitive wipers (if equipped)
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Rear window wipe/wash
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Heated wiper park (if equipped)
The intermittent/rain sensitive wipers have 6 intermittent /sensitivity settings.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Rain Sensor
2
SCCM
3
GWM
4
BCM
5
IPC
6
PCM
7
BCMC
8
Wiper Relay
9
BCMC
10
Rear Washer Relay
11
Rear Wiper Motor
12
Washer Motor
13
Windshield Wiper Motor
14
HS-CAN3
15
LIN LIN
16
HS-CA..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Remove the rear seat.
Refer to: Rear Seat (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
Release the retaining tabs and remove the lower child safety seat tether anchor bezels.
Release the rear seat cushion substr..
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
On both sides.
Disconnect the liftgate anti-pinch switch electrical connector.
On both sides.
Remove the retainers.
Remove the rubber grommet and route the electrical
connector out of ..