Windshield Washer Nozzles Freezing
02-02-2017, 02:14 PM
#141
I had my truck at the dealer for an oil change and state inspection. I told them about my washer fluid freezing they said they would take care of it. When I picked it up they said they found water in the resivour, it was prestone washer fluid that is yellow and supposed to be good to - 27 but I wasn't in the mood to argue with them . I even wrote down the tsb # when I dropped it off but I guess they knew better. Long story short, I drilled the hole this morning. It took 5 minutes, it was much easier than arguing with the service manager.
02-02-2017, 02:23 PM
#142
That valve prevents the fluid from flowing back to the tank, so yeah, drill it out to make it work, but it will take longer to get it to spray since it has to pump it from the tank, but your wipers will taking a beating from being dragged across the dirty windshield. Best to get it replaced with the correct part than to wear out the wipers early.
02-02-2017, 04:08 PM
#143
Senior Member
Took my truck back in again today to try and get the rear 12V outlet replaced,, asked about the washer TSB. No parts in stock,, on back order.. Don't have the proper tool to remove the outlet said they don't need it....... they ordered the 110V outlet by mistake,,, tried to remove the 12V outlet screwed up the flap, this is why you need the proper tool.. Waiting for parts to come in again.. Seems every time I take it in to get some thing fixed it takes three trips.... Tailgate step three trips, seats coolers three trips,, tire pressure sender three trips.. Three trips if not more for the outlet..
Talked about doors freezing and they have had a lot of complaints but no parts,, asked about rear windows breaking and they have done a few under warranty..
Talked about doors freezing and they have had a lot of complaints but no parts,, asked about rear windows breaking and they have done a few under warranty..
02-11-2017, 07:28 AM
#144
Senior Member
So far so good after drilling the valve out. I have not seen any delay at all, the only difference I have seen is it doesn't freeze. Now I just need to wait for parts for the frozen locks... They will probably be in by spring.
02-11-2017, 03:17 PM
#145
Senior Member
You mean it says deicer on it, there isnt such a thing as "deicer fluid" they all have the stuff that keeps them from freezin, and usually the ones with a lower freeze point, call it deicer We use regular, -30*C washer fluid with no claim to deicing in the fleet I maintain, we dont have a general problem with the nozzles freezing
Amazing how the manufacturers, come up with these ideas, and how the consumer gobbles it up. Just sayin.
02-11-2017, 05:40 PM
#146
Senior Member
You mean it says deicer on it, there isnt such a thing as "deicer fluid" they all have the stuff that keeps them from freezin, and usually the ones with a lower freeze point, call it deicer We use regular, -30*C washer fluid with no claim to deicing in the fleet I maintain, we dont have a general problem with the nozzles freezing
Amazing how the manufacturers, come up with these ideas, and how the consumer gobbles it up. Just sayin.
02-12-2017, 08:48 AM
#147
Senior Member
02-12-2017, 12:23 PM
#148
Senior Member
I brought this up with him as many have reported that Ford was refusing to replace them under warranty, costing owners or their insurance company a $1000.00 to get them fixed..
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02-12-2017, 12:56 PM
#149
Senior Member
Yikes. Havn't had the problem yet and hopefully dont as I always use remote start and pretty much cold enough for auto defrost to come on from December to April.
Something I notice which I thought may cause a problem, I noticed when I bought the truck, is the space around the rear glass and the body that could allow ice build up and crack, but more likely shatter due to tempered glass.
Something I notice which I thought may cause a problem, I noticed when I bought the truck, is the space around the rear glass and the body that could allow ice build up and crack, but more likely shatter due to tempered glass.
12-15-2017, 04:17 PM
#150
My '16 SCREW has a 05-2016 assembly date. The valve in the cowl was a three way "Tee" or "Wye" design, not a straight nipple configuration. If this is the "fix" used by TSB 16-0082, it didn't work in my truck in moderate 20*F weather. FWIW, the truck was full of Rain-X fluid and it was dosed with isopropyl alcohol. This isn't a washer fluid freezing issue, it is a check valve binding in cold weather issue.
When I decided to remedy this situation the check valve was again stuck closed and it was 8*F in the driveway. The plan was to drill the valve, but plastic is hard and brittle in the cold. I ended up replacing the check valve with a plastic vacuum T fitting. It still seemed easier to fix it myself than to go to the dealer.
We shouldn't have to do stuff like this to a new truck...
When I decided to remedy this situation the check valve was again stuck closed and it was 8*F in the driveway. The plan was to drill the valve, but plastic is hard and brittle in the cold. I ended up replacing the check valve with a plastic vacuum T fitting. It still seemed easier to fix it myself than to go to the dealer.
We shouldn't have to do stuff like this to a new truck...