OEM 2008 Ford Escape Washer Reservoir

2008 Ford Escape Washer Reservoir Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the windshield washer pump and washer reservoir on 2008 Ford Escape?

  A: The windshield washer pump service begins with parking the vehicle in neutral position on a hoist before removing the RH front fender splash shield. Read and understand the product label warning information before disconnecting the washer pump electrical connector because failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury. Additionally seek medical advice in emergencies. You should not use hand tools to handle the washer pump hose when performing the installation or removal process to avoid connector damage. Drain the windshield washer reservoir to avoid fluid spillage and disconnect the washer pump hoses by turning the lock ring interlocking mechanism 90 degrees until both hoses can be removed easily. Always lock the hoses in their proper position during reinstallation but avoid keeping the lock ring out to stop weakening the assembly and diminishing its leak-resistant capabilities. Put the windshield washer reservoir in place after taking out its two bolts and tighten them with 6 Nm (53 lb-in) torque. Operating the washer pump requires filling the windshield washer reservoir with fluid first so premature pump failure can be prevented and then continue with the installation steps in reverse order.