How to turn off the rear wiper on an old Ford Focus?
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The method to turn off the rear wiper on an old Ford Focus: 1. Press the knob on the side of the wiper control lever; 2. Turn it to the 'O' position to turn off the rear wiper. The rear wiper refers to the wiper on the rear windshield of a car, which is mostly equipped on SUVs, MPVs, hatchbacks, and some liftback models. The Ford Focus is a compact car with a length of 4647 mm, a width of 1810 mm, a height of 1468 mm, a wheelbase of 2705 mm, a curb weight of 1245 kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 53 liters. The Ford Focus is equipped with a 1.5L inline 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 90 kW at 6500 rpm, and a maximum torque of 153 Nm at 4500 rpm.
Last time I was driving an older model Focus, I also encountered the issue of not being able to turn off the rear wiper, which was quite annoying. Actually, the method to turn it off is very simple: First, focus your attention on the wiper control stalk on the right side of the steering wheel. There's a small rotary knob on it specifically for operating the rear wiper. Rotating this knob usually reveals indicator symbols, such as a wiper icon pointing to the OFF position—just turn it there to switch it off. If you can't find the indicator, it might be due to the simpler design of older models; try rotating the knob back to its starting point or neutral position. I remember when I was first learning to drive, I often forgot this step, causing the wiper to make annoying squeaking noises and drain the battery. It's best to routinely check the condition of the wiper blades and replace them if they're worn out to avoid issues on the road.
