2011 - 2019 Ford Explorer Windshield Wipers Won't Turn Off - 2013 Explorer Here

[@saracarlyle5953]

I just fixed this issue in ten minutes, without costing me a dime!!! Before you replace the switch, that the two screws off of the circuit board, that is on the switch. Pop circuit board off, and there are 4 prongs. I noticed that one of the prongs was ever so slightly bent lower that the others. So I thought, hmm I wonder if it’s no longer touching the board and making the connection. So I carefully bent it up a bit. Put together, reinstalled and BOOM! FIXED!! As a 38 year old single mom, I was pretty stoked to figure this out, without the help of a man, lol.

[@FordBossMe]

That's very admirable of you that would be what we call terminal fretting or some kind of minor connection issue I guess without the help of a man can be a great feeling and then at the same time depending on the reason why it wasn't without the help of a man it could be bad just all depends on the situation right 99.9% of the time it's going to be replacing the switch I'm glad you did what you did and figure that out for yourself though every situation obviously is not going to be the same but I hope this video did something for you to point you in the right direction because you're obviously here hope you have a great night

[@spc69_]

Awesome, I had a feeling there was a simpler fix. One day wipers on them selves next day off. I noticed a difference in hot and cold days also I’ve tapped it with something sold and would fix problem. Now to find the circuit board

[@unclejerm7692]

I just tried, took it apart and all 4 of my prongs were even, but I pulled them out a little anyway. Put it back together and still having same intermitting wiper problem when switch is off. Wish it worked for me but no a no go.

[@vasilikichronopoulos5043]

My wipers have been turning on randomly. Got the replacement part. Gunna try to do it myself tomorrow.

[@troublemakingpups5787]

Tell him I said Hello!! Slick easy replacement.🙂🐶👍🏼

[@EZWalt12]

Totally saved my bacon today! Thanks for making this easy to follow.

[@Dracale]

Thank you for this. Easy to follow even the tools needed. Gonna have to change it out this weekend.

[@brennanl1108]

I had to put a new wiper stock in my edge. Really easy to do.

[@gregambrose2566]

That was a common problem in fords in the early 90s also. Except it didn't work at all.

[@CodyDoesIt]

I have done quite a few of the F150s I can say but no explorer yet

[@frankiefromgtown8744]

Go figure, you publish this video the same day i replace this part on my mother’s 2011 explorer. Could have saved a few bucks if I knew NAPA had a replacement part. Bought from Ford and paid through the nose! Oh well. Great videos!

[@FordBossMe]

Tyvm

[@naterroberts5764]

Well thank you I just started to have this problem on my mother's car looks alot easier than I expected

[@Mark-ih2qe]

Surprisingly never seen one go out on ppv, replaced one on my parts man explorer.

[@jimamizzi1]

I’ve noticed a lot of newish cars in the shop with little and big problems, quality control or cheap parts.🇳🇿

[@M4sterT3ch]

Very common problem on Ford's. Seen it alot on our fleet client's vehicles, as most are Fords.

[@robtheslob3940]

Ford's official response is: "....and...the problem is ?"

[@311hitwall]

Part of the problem is manufacturers are making everything too dang complicated. People want all these gadgets and features and we see that having all that stuff leads to more problems.

[@madog1]

Now it's working fine

[@jonathansherwood5841]

Cool, I know what to look for if this comes up in our fleet vehicles. Thanks!

[@MruGotP3NED1]

I like to see the data pids for the wiper switch. I had one doing the same thing and when I checked the pid it indicated the wiper was set to low when the switch was off.

[@FordBossMe]

Yeah that's probably the best way to look at it but in a situation like this I've done so many of them I don't even waste time I just replace it

[@kchicago64]

It happens on my Jeep Commander I have rain sense but no moisture on windshield to activate it. I always thought it was due to the rain sense. I’ll try putting rain sense in off mode and see if it still does it

[@millionaire99i]

The same happens to me on my 2017 Ford explorer XLT

[@karendavies175]

My wipers just started acting up today. This looks like a pain in the ass fix to me, lol!

[@unclejerm7692]

its really not bad at all. On my 2017 I didn't even need to remove the two bolts on the lower half - or even pull out the big plastic piece under that! Just pop loose the top half and make sure you got a decent length T10. I never did it before and in 5 minutes I had the old switch out. But its dumb that it happening in the first place and Ford never fixed it all the years that this same model ran.

[@djscottymaxx]

Do a 04' dodge 1500 then, your Turd Ford is nothing 😂

[@adamluffman8976]

Just saved me a lot of money. Much appreciated!

[@paulnirschl6500]

Just did one on a Taurus today for the same reason.

[@bobimbordino3024]

Thank you for fixing my explorer

[@ChrisdeHaan]

When he said it was a mods I figured it was yours lol

[@bobimbordino3024]

@@ChrisdeHaan lol. It’s my brothers. I drive an 07 Lincoln MKX

[@aaronsmith3800]

I'm having this now woth the 2017 Ford focus

[@nmattcar]

Had a used 12 at work have the same issue its had wiper motor and transmission thrown at it.

[@justa3v619]

I know this video is old but my ex is having this problem with her 16 explorer. I changed the switch and it’s still doing the same thing. It’s like the wipers are stuck on the lowest mode and will not shut off completely. I really don’t see how it could be anything but the switch, I’m thinking maybe I just got a bad switch from the parts store. I even took the fuse out the auto sense thinking maybe it was bad and sensing light rain all the time.

[@MAW-q7f]

Thanks. Great video. Saved me money.

[@brettkavanaugh9448]

Speaking of wipers how do you remove the new style blades? Please post a video

[@FordBossMe]

I spoke about it last night in my live stream on the Maverick

[@samuchevres6781]

I bought a new one and change it and still with the problem 😢

[@robbie0517]

Great video, I subscribed :) I'll hoping I can ask you a ❓ if that's okay. I also have a 2013 Ford Explorer XLT. The front wipers behave perfectly normal. So no worries with them. They only turn on when I turn them on. However, every time I start the Explorer up, the rear wiper starts and dispenses windshield wiper fluid. As if I had rotated the switch backward for a rear windshield wiper clean but I'm not. The switch is in the OFF position. Then once it goes through the cleaning b cycle, wiper keeps going intermittently. It does not dispense any more fluid, just keeps going intermittently. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thx!! 🙏

[@FordBossMe]

Prob need a new rear wiper assembly

[@CARRJ142]

Great Video

[@jdm8411]

Im having the same problem. Tried the relay. Didnt work

[@FordBossMe]

The next step is the wipers selector or the motor itself you choose I have other videos on that also make sure you check those out

[@yusmaraizquierdo5040]

This is a recall i just got my apoinment with Ford and is free

[@MenPlanet]

Thank you very math very big problem ❤

[@williamcarrington3087]

Thanks.

[@mustangsrus41]

What about if it only works on high?

[@FordBossMe]

Could be a motor could be the selector replace them both start with the selector probably needs to be done anyway

[@mustangsrus41]

Ok thanks next question! if I replace the selector & it works @ all speeds for a day & then goes back to only high speed should the motor be changed ?

[@michaelmccauley6529]

Thanks!

[@FordBossMe]

Thank You

[@djscottymaxx]

So how do you know if it has "Rain Sensitive," or not????? Im asking for a friend and I dont have the vehicle with me to look its a 2011 Explorer thats all I know about the car thus far??? Thanks

[@FordBossMe]

2011 I don't think would have had it

[@FordBossMe]

You can call up the dealer and look at the van with the parts department and see if they can look at the HV bomb for you which is the basic vehicle build sheet

[@djscottymaxx]

@@FordBossMety for the replies, im replacing it for her this weekend we will see lol take care ✌️💯

[@stevejette2329]

Remove the wipers. It is not raining.

[@oldbiker9739]

ta dah fixed ,thanks bro

[@bclp52]

Relay?

[@StBeter-tc2te]

I have a mustang gt 2013 is doing the same and sprays windshield washer fluid at the same time with the wipers. Could it be the same problem as this explorer?

[@FordBossMe]

Yeah it could

[@frisky571]

Me too. Replaced my switch but didn't fix. Relay is OK. You figure it out??? 2013 Taurus SHO

[@StBeter-tc2te]

@@frisky571 hey so that was last year so it was the windshield wiper motor that was bad, so I removed it and put in a new one and it stop spraying everytime I turned on the wipers. Also the wiper motor was so bad that water went inside the circuit board and always turned on the wipers and causes shorts and almost burned my fuse box. When I removed the wiper motor it was very hot and humid the motor. Cheers

[@toddcook8824]

Apparently it won’t let me watch this video

[@FordBossMe]

Try again

[@aaronsmith3800]

This was only happening when the car was turned over correct? Mine just keeps going whether the car is on or off!! Anyone got some info for me?

[@FordBossMe]

No on and off this happens

[@Crazyevil_disturbing]

Thats easy atleaa you dont have to pull the wheel off

[@robpuchinsky762]

Multi function switch?

[@robpuchinsky762]

I was right lol happens a lot on kias too

[@TheBattleMaster100]

What is a corrupted stock?

[@FordBossMe]

Brother I'm talking about a bad wiper selector that's all I'm talking about a corrupted stock wiper stock

[@TheBattleMaster100]

@@FordBossMe wow, I was always of the opinion everything from factory had high quality. Thanks for showing this

[@FireStormEnergy]

The fix is sell the ford.

[@FordBossMe]

Don't post bad bias unwelcome trash talk here, it isn't welcome You should be ashamed