2013 Ford Explorer Windshield Wiper Switch Fix!

One of the most annoying problems!! My 2013 Ford Explorer windshield wiper switch went out and the wipers would never turn off, they would just stay on the slowest setting.. Here is how to fix it..
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[@franklopez6004]

Had this annoying issue for over 6mths. Was able to shut off wipers by finding a sweet spot between the lowest intermittent setting and the off setting - Finally I had enough & asked the local auto repair shop how much it would it cost for replacement ( 200 plus a 45 dollar diagnostic fee ). Found your tutorial and paid 65bucks at Napa Auto Parts- I was able to replace within 15min --- Thanks !!!

[@thekimballproject3236]

Awesome!!! Glad it helped out and saved some money!!

[@SA-td6cn]

Thank you... you saved my sanity

[@payne773]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. Saved me a helluva lot of hassle! Took 15 minutes tops. 😁 Also, fyi, 7mm on the bottom bolts, and T8 torque screwdriver for the screws holding the part in place.

[@sableb4791]

I thank you so much for posting this because for like the past 2 weeks my wipers have been getting on my nerves and this looks super easy as a person that knows the bare minimum about cars I thank you so much

[@jessicalongmire]

Experiencing this right now!!!! Just ordered the part, it can’t get here fast enough!

[@thekimballproject3236]

lol! I agree!! it is sooooo annoying!!

[@kevinanderson9243]

My wipers were driving me NUTS! I called my local dealer after watching your video. They told me the switch was $168...wtf!!???? I called Benson's....canadian parts dealer...like NAPA...$68+delivery+tax=$98...better! 4 screws and 10 minutes later? Sanity returns! Thank you SO SO MUCH! 👍👍😁

[@juliebrown4193]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Your video was easy to follow and saved me a lot of money!

[@mytonlopez619]

I have a 2013 Explorer and had the same thing happen to me right after I was messing with the wind shield wipers. Bought the recommended part on Amazon and paid $63.27 to include tax. It was great cause I got it the very next day. After I removed the 2 screw it didn’t just pull out. I had to lift the tab on top a little and it came out. But it was really easy and fast to replace.

[@rafaelmarmolejos7601]

Tools used T8 and a 7mm socket!!! You’re welcome 😇

[@paulwillis9760]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@patrickmoran3426]

Thank you! I was just able to change mine in about 15 minutes in 15 degree weather. Not bad at all! Usually something always goes wrong or I dont have the proper tool, this time had tools and smooth!!!

[@charless3714]

Thanks! Took me 22 minutes to change out.

[@Merrillizer]

Thanks, dude! Just ripped my wiper lever right out after it started it's shit again and absolutely would not turn off this time. I had to go to work. Hahaha

[@franklinholguin.braxcorp7930]

Thanks a lot brother for this usefull video. You saved me a couple of hundred dollar.

[@richardheineman4236]

Thanks for doing this video! I followed your instructions and had mine fixed in less than 10 minutes. I bought the part at O'Reilly Auto Parts for $66 (after tax). I really appreciate that you told us what socket size to use (7mm) and the size of hex screw (10). That alone saved me time. Well done. Thanks again.

[@AntonioRuiz-oy6tt]

Thank you boss for your help fast and real easy like it

[@matthewcaplan7838]

Thank you! I had a problem with my multifunction switch (blinkers/brights). My local Firestone said they'd fix it for $430. I found the part at RockAuto for $20.79, and this video is what made me able to install it myself. The instructions are the same, you just unscrew the switch that's on the left rather than the switch that's on the right.

[@thekimballproject3236]

Awesome!!! That’s what I like to hear!! saving some money!!

[@jamesmitchell6218]

He made it look so easy

[@leusgutierrez8095]

Good job bro 👊🏻

[@Jackel1776]

Mine started doing this last week and I'm changing it tomorrow.

[@rebeccaeubank1169]

I was just quoted $232 at an auto shop to fix this on our 2011 Explorer. 😳

[@davehartman769]

I dissected my old switch. The problem is caused by grease on the switch and module contacts.

[@siempredayca]

Is posible to fix the control switch? someone has tried disarm it ?

[@jennydow3169]

That wiper shit is infuriating. I will try replacing that part if it keeps happening but I went into setting and turned the curtesy wipe off, that didn't work. Then I slapped the shit out of it and smashed it back and forth. That worked. It started again a few weeks later but then stopped after I smashed it back and forth a few times.

[@kellyz8843]

You don’t have to start the vehicle! If you just push the start button without your foot on the brake it’ll power everything up!

[@johnkearney7419]

I used 9/32 for the bolts The rest 9f the instructions down to the letter

[@rachellemedina8395]

Hmm I don't think I can do this myself. Tried changing wiper blades and my boyfriend and I couldn't figure it out. I think I picked up wrong wipers. Yah this is beyond my comfort zone darn it

[@jenniferhamm4783]

There a way to fix it without replacing it

[@saracarlyle5953]

Your comment is a year old, so I’m assuming my answer is probably too late 😕. But just in case: 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.mine was a 2016 Ford Explorer. Also a lot of grease in the connection, so I cleaned it up a bit

[@cardonecucina4799]

Was the second tool a t-10 screwdriver? Star? Can you tell me exactly what to purchase so i can do this. I bought the arm. I'm just confused on the tools and the men in the auto supply were no help. I have a 2013 explorer. Thank you!

[@thekimballproject3236]

It was a T-10 Torx screw.

[@aladyff]

Thank you! I’m changing this out this weekend! I have a 2014 that doesn’t want to allow wiper fluid to spray.

[@yazmimi]

Omg!!! My 2013 one started doing the same thing today its driving me crazy!! going to change it out myself. Thanks so much.

[@middlemanofficial1375]

Thank you for this video. I have a 14 with the same issue. I was t sure if it was the switch or the wiper motor. The switch looks simple enough to swap, but didn’t know exactly how difficult it would really be. I know for sure that I can swap it out. You’ve have saved me time and money. 🇺🇸🏁🏆

[@stephanieturiano4630]

Min started doing this 2 days after I bought the car... its driving me nuts so thank you for the tutorial... I'm fixing mine tomorrow morning. Got the part today 😁

[@rusdiaffandie2010]

Thanks for video I just fixed 🙏👍👍