Windshield wipers

[FordDawg]

Not sure if this is an issue or just the way it is designed, but on my Ranger Raptor I cannot fully raise the wiper arms. On the passenger side it barely comes up at all as the hood blocks it. Is this "normal"? On my 07 F-150 both arms come all the way up, makes it super easy to wash the windshield and to replace the blades.

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[patc890]

Not sure if this is an issue or just the way it is designed, but on my Ranger Raptor I cannot fully raise the wiper arms. On the passenger side it barely comes up at all as the hood blocks it. Is this "normal"? On my 07 F-150 both arms come all the way up, makes it super easy to wash the windshield and to replace the blades.

I ran into the same problem while washing my truck. You can pull the wipers up a little (like they are sweeping the window) and then they stand up like other wipers do.

 

[Critical Habitat]

I ran into the same problem while washing my truck. You can pull the wipers up a little (like they are sweeping the window) and then they stand up like other wipers do.

From the owner's manual:

Do not manually move the wiper arms for
service activities.
Note: For vehicles with a service position,
make sure the windshield wipers are in this
position before proceeding. To place the
wiper arms in a service position, switch your
vehicle on in accessory mode, switch on the
wipers and switch your vehicle off when the
wipers are at their highest position.

 

[patc890]

From the owner's manual:

Do not manually move the wiper arms for
service activities.
Note: For vehicles with a service position,
make sure the windshield wipers are in this
position before proceeding. To place the
wiper arms in a service position, switch your
vehicle on in accessory mode, switch on the
wipers and switch your vehicle off when the
wipers are at their highest position.

I was kind of afraid of that but I don't think I did any damage. Pretty stupid way to have to do it.

 

[SoutheastRangerRaptor]

From the owner's manual:

Do not manually move the wiper arms for
service activities.
Note: For vehicles with a service position,
make sure the windshield wipers are in this
position before proceeding. To place the
wiper arms in a service position, switch your
vehicle on in accessory mode, switch on the
wipers and switch your vehicle off when the
wipers are at their highest position.

Thanks for sharing, I wondered same when I washed the truck. I have never had to take these extra steps before for any of my vehicles. Good to know.

 

[RANGER PRIDE]

so...ice....freezing rain etc.
Ive always stood my wipers up when it was possible the blades would freeze to the glass.
what will happen if i auto start when the wipers are put up in this position as per the manual?

 

[LeeHo]

so...ice....freezing rain etc.
Ive always stood my wipers up when it was possible the blades would freeze to the glass.
what will happen if i auto start when the wipers are put up in this position as per the manual?

I've got the same question????

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

They will rotate and hit the hood possibly damaging the arm and the hood.

 

[prybar]

I was kind of afraid of that but I don't think I did any damage. Pretty stupid way to have to do it.

Engineers…go figure.

 

[Ag3ntC00p3r]

so...ice....freezing rain etc.
Ive always stood my wipers up when it was possible the blades would freeze to the glass.
what will happen if i auto start when the wipers are put up in this position as per the manual?

For NA Rangers, the wipers do not re-engage with remote start. They do not move until ignition/start button is pressed to move out of accessory mode. This is true for intermittent and both full on speeds from the stalk.

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