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If the hatch window washer jet is not working in your 2016 Ford Explorer Sport, there could be a few possible causes. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:
Check the fluid level: First, make sure that the windshield washer fluid reservoir is filled with fluid. If it is empty or low, the washer system won't work properly.
Inspect the hose: Check the hose that connects the washer fluid reservoir to the hatch window washer jet. It may be clogged or disconnected.
Check the washer jet: Inspect the hatch window washer jet for any signs of damage or blockage. You can use a pin or a small piece of wire to clear any blockages.
Check the fuse: If the washer pump is not working, check the fuse for the washer system. The fuse may have blown, and you will need to replace it.
Check the washer pump: If the fuse is fine, check the washer pump. The pump may have failed, and you will need to replace it.
If none of these steps work, it may be best to take your Ford Explorer Sport to a certified mechanic to diagnose and fix the issue.
I think everyone got this wrong, or I have.
Its your washers not your wipers???
You need to disconnect the hoses from your washer jets, and activate the washer, it should clear what is floating inside the hose which is causing the semi blockage.
Because its floating inside the hose it will move from side to side, hence causing one jet to not work one day and then the other on a different occaision....
Firstly have someone operate the rear washer while you listen for motor operation at the front wheel well of the car (same side as the washer fluid reservoir). If you can't hear the motor, then the motor is likely faulty and requires replacement. You can operate the front washers to locate where both motors are. (under the car, beside the wheel well.)
If the motor is working but no water is coming out, then remove the rear washer jet and disconnect, then using a high pressure airline, blow backwards into the jet to clear out any blockage. If you don't have a high pressure airline with nozzle, then use something like the nylon filament from a yard brush to poke into the jet, to try and clear the blockage.
Check the pipe feed under the hood for any kinks in the line. Remove the pipe feed carefully and using a high pressure airline, blow back in the reverse direction of the water, back down the washer jet. This fine washer jet is prone to becoming blocked. If you don't have a high pressure airline, then you will need something very fine and flexible, yet stiff enough that when you insert it down the washer jet holes, it can disturb any blockage down there. Although I haven't tried one, you might use a yard brush nylon brush filament.
The washer jets are either full of car polish (if you polish it), or blocked with dirt from the washer fluid bottle. Blowing them with an air hose normally clears this out. You can then adjust the jet direction with a safety pin.
Hope this helped...
Check the fuse for windscreen washer.
If you can hear the washer motor running but no water comes out then check the washer motor under the side wing cover.
Pull the rubber pipe from motor and then let the washer run to check wheather water will be pumped or not. If yes the problem is on the side of rubber-pipe to spray-jets on bonet (may be spray jets need some cleaning). If not then then the problem is in washer pump. The dirt that reside during the time inside washer pump (the plastic pump attached to the washer motor) causing the problem.
Pull out the whole pump motor from tank and disassemble the pump to clean the free moveable conical metal rod and rubber washers (takes about 1.5 hours for cleaning). If you don't want to do it then convenient is to buy another washer (set of motor+pump).
You didn't mention any lost fluids so we can assume that no hapless mechanic has accidentally pulled any tubing loose from the supply.
If, as in many cars, the path of the tubing connecting the washer fluid bottle to the jets on the cowl are visible, carefully pull one the tubes loose and have someone operate the washer to see if the pump is doing anything any more.
You may be able to find the 'Y' junction where the tubes split off to feed the two jets.
The rear window washer has its own fluid supply and pump so is completely independent of the front.
If you find the pump working, then you will have to carefully poke a soft, small gauge wire, preferably copper, to try to clean the jets themselves.
You probably have some small bits of something clogging the jets and it can help if someone is keeping the washer pump running while you try to clear them as the pressure will aid you.
Worst case, the jets can often be replaced fairly easy and at a cost of a few dollars.
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