Topic Sponsor
2004 - 2008 Ford F150 General discussion on the 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 truck.

How do I fix the windshield sprayer?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:08 PM
  #1  
AAK625's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 617
Likes: 5
Question How do I fix the windshield sprayer?

Hello everyone, how are you? A problem that plagued my 03 has followed me to the 04; the windshield sprayer. The one on my driver's side has ceased to function. Before it would just spray at an awkward angle, now it doesn't work at all.

What can I do?

Thanks in advance,
Anthony
Reply
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:10 PM
  #2  
blackbetty's Avatar
Paint it black
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,667
Likes: 20
From: washington dc
Default

take the hose off, check for obstruction and blow pressure through the nossle if none is found, it sounds like a clog...
Reply
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:34 PM
  #3  
AAK625's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 617
Likes: 5
Default

Any special hocus pocus to get the hose off?
Reply
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:37 PM
  #4  
texasedition's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,968
Likes: 17
From: Krum, Texas
Default

It pops right off. I just bought a new one. $12 at the Ford Dealership. I tried cleaning mine, still didnt spray right.
Reply
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:39 PM
  #5  
blackbetty's Avatar
Paint it black
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,667
Likes: 20
From: washington dc
Default

pull it off the nipple...it may have a little metal clasp
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:29 AM
  #6  
AAK625's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 617
Likes: 5
Default

Originally Posted by texasedition
It pops right off. I just bought a new one. $12 at the Ford Dealership. I tried cleaning mine, still didnt spray right.
My local dealership wanted somewhere above $75, without labor.
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 08:32 PM
  #7  
Mod (Ret.)'s Avatar
Moderator (Ret.)
Supporting Member

 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 9,460
Likes: 486
From: Lake Mary Florida
Default

Originally Posted by AAK625
My local dealership wanted somewhere above $75, without labor.
They were quoting you the entire grille assembly; the sprayers snap into these grilles.

Tell them you only need the spray nozzle. They are 12 bucks as texasedition mentioned.

I had to replace the left and right lower windshield grilles, as mine warped from the Texas sun. I kept the two spray nozzles and hoses from the old ones. If they were not packed away (I'm getting ready to move back to Florida for the holidays), I'd send you one.
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:15 PM
  #8  
AAK625's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 617
Likes: 5
Default

Heh, coming back to Florida? Why? I have family in Texas, it's nice out there.
Reply
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 08:30 AM
  #9  
Mod (Ret.)'s Avatar
Moderator (Ret.)
Supporting Member

 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 9,460
Likes: 486
From: Lake Mary Florida
Default

Originally Posted by AAK625
Heh, coming back to Florida? Why? I have family in Texas, it's nice out there.
The company I work for closed one of its training buildings in Central Florida and relocated us to Dallas (secondary training location). I either took the job, or took unemployment. I have 26 years with this company, so I rented a small apartment in the Dallas area. My house, wife, and college son are still in Central Florida. I will eventually get back to Florida, most likely when I retire.
Texas is alright, but my heart is in Florida. I will settle back there and retire. I only have 7 years left on the morgage.
Reply
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 12:58 PM
  #10  
AAK625's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 617
Likes: 5
Default

Sounds good Bucko.

Thanks for the help guys, I'll have a go at it today or tomorrow.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:52 AM.