How to Turn Off the Rear Wiper on a Ford?
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Ford wipers generally have several settings. To turn off the wiper, push the wiper control lever forward by one notch. Here are some precautions regarding wiper usage: 1. When using the wiper to remove dust from the windshield on sunny days, always spray windshield washer fluid and avoid dry wiping. 2. If there are stubborn or hard contaminants on the glass, clean them manually. These substances can easily damage the wiper blade, resulting in poor wiping performance, and in severe cases, may even affect the wiper motor. 3. When lifting the wiper blade during car washing or routine cleaning, hold the "backbone" of the wiper blade and gently return it to its original position when done.
I've had this issue while driving too. The way to turn off the Ford rear wiper is actually quite simple: take a close look at the control stalk on the right side of the steering wheel, there's a small rotatable ring at the end. Just twist it back from the MIST, INT, ON positions to the completely off position until you hear a click. Many owners don't realize this ring is independently controlled and keep touching the main control button, which actually activates the front wipers instead. Pay special attention in winter - always turn it off before parking, otherwise forcing frozen wipers to move can burn out the motor. Last time my buddy forcibly pulled the wiper arm to remove ice, and the rubber blade tore completely - replacing it cost over 200 yuan.
