OEM 2004 Ford Explorer Washer Pump

2004 Ford Explorer Washer Pump Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the windshield washer pump and reservoir on 2004 Ford Explorer?

  A: All safety warnings related to the poisonous nature of windshield washer solutions with methanol need to be observed before servicing and repairing the windshield washer pump and reservoir. Drain all windshield washer fluid from the reservoir before extraction to stop fluid leakage. The windshield washer reservoir can be found in the lower section of the engine area. Start the operation by taking away both the air cleaner assembly and the right-hand front splash shield. To service the 4.6L engine requires removing the air conditioning (A/C) accumulator to frame washer reservoir bolts while the 4.0L engines need the A/C accumulator to bracket nut removal as well as radiator grille and three pin-type retainer dismantling before moving the radiator air deflector in front to expose the nut for removal and accumulator placement aside. The procedure requires detaching the top bolt followed by the side bolt and the bolt connecting the reservoir in order to finish the replacement. The installation requires following the reverse order of removal steps while waiting to run the windshield washer pump until the reservoir is fully filled to protect the pump from premature failure. Maintenance technicians addresses the windshieldwasher reservoir independently from both the pump and fluid level sensor.