OEM 2004 Ford Explorer Washer Reservoir

2004 Ford Explorer Washer Reservoir Parts Q&A

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

  A: All safety precautions about the poisonous nature of windshield washer solution with methanol must be observed before proceeding to service or repair the washer pump and reservoir. Draining the windshield washer reservoir fluid is essential before removal to avoid leaks and accessing the reservoir must be done from below the engine bay. The air cleaner and right-hand front splash shield must be removed first. The procedure for washer reservoir bolt removal starts by taking off the air conditioner (A/C) accumulator to frame washer reservoir bolts. Equipment with 4.6L engines requires removal of the A/C accumulator bracket nut followed by accumulation placement aside. The radiator grill, three pin-type retainers and accumulator nut require removal for 4.0L engine vehicles to position the radiator air deflector forward and detach the accumulator. Take off all bolts starting from the top and proceeding to the side and ending with the mounting bolt to successfully remove the reservoir. Installation of new components must follow the reverse process of removal but the windshield washer pump should not operate until after filling the reservoir to prevent early pump breakdown. Repair technicians handle the windshield washer reservoir independent of the pump and fluid level sensor units.