Step-by-Step Installing a Ford Escape Windshield Wiper [Polaris Ranger] UTV

I will be installing a rear wiper from a 2001-2007 Ford Escape on a Polaris Ranger. This wiper motor works great and has nearly a 180 degree sweep. This step-by-step video should apply to most UTVs.
Parts:
Switch: bit.ly/3GQeMVI
Switch Rocker: bit.ly/3XbbQsJ
Fuses and Fuse Holders: bit.ly/3VQ07hr
Wire: bit.ly/3WT6jH5
Cable Sleeve: bit.ly/3VVFxw8

[@dwightfields7443]

Very very helpful. This is something I have been looking for. I didn't want to have to install a wiper that only covered the drivers side and didn't want to have to install two wipers that would cost $$$ from normal sources. This is perfect!

[@inbalzarin3329]

Great video. helped me a lot with my install

[@megasheepshagger]

Great video sir!

[@davidmartin5179]

Very good work. Out of all the videos I’ve watched with this Ford Escape wiper motor install, yours is the cleanest and best detailed video. Thanks for your effort in making this video.

[@harleyd9857]

Neat idea!

[@chadm1904]

Very well made thank you for your help. I’ve been wanting to do this but needed the confidence on wiring I think I can do it now!

[@condorsgarage]

Excellent. Thanks for the feedback

[@williequezada446]

@@condorsgarage will any 8 pin switch with off,on,on feature 🎉work or does it have to be exact same one ?

[@condorsgarage]

As long as one of the on positions is momentary then any off,on,on switch should work.

[@dwightfields7443]

When are you going to do the washer part of this? I'm asking for some great tips and ideas....Thank you

[@tomk6735]

Did you ever do a part 2 windshield washer reservoir? great video, by the way. If not can ypu post pic or something

[@user-pu2kv4ur9p]

i have been watching most of your videos that i can fine but haven't seen any on the installation of side mirrors. i have a 2017 ranger 900 xp and noticed thet you have the exact same doors that i have. have you or are you going to do a video for side mirrors....thanks for any help.

[@moosibou]

2 comments. 1: Your diagram at the beginning switches the ground for the washer. This will probably work, but is not the preferred method. Switch the hot wire so when you need to disconnect the washer in the future, you don't have a hot wire hanging out in the open. 2: The diagram you are using on the workbench is different from the earlier one, and the washer won't work at all with the way it's drawn. You have a ground running through the switch to the motor and out to ground. There's no hot wire running to the washer. (I suspect this was an early version and you realized it won't work when you tried to implement it, which lead to the earlier displayed version. See comment 1 above.) That switch needs a ground only for the lamps (pin 7 and pin 9). Suggest you jumper hot from pin 2 to pin 5, and connect your washer hot input to pin 6. Thanks for the tip on using the Escort rear wiper assembly. I'll be looking into that. Polaris prices are astronomical, and most aftermarket options only provide 90° swing.

[@ss454gm]

Did you do the washer kit yet? Curious about how you did that. I’ve got a 900xp too and fitting to do this setup

[@devinkern4541]

Nice video, are you able to provide rough dimensions? Length width and depth?

[@richgardiner8392]

I’m thinking about doing the same thing. It looks like the wiper arm and blade or not near big enough doesn’t look like it’s cleaning much of the window. Is it possible to put a longer arm and blade on that unit to cover more of the glass? Thank you.

[@kennethgessay6794]

Is that a glass windshield?? How would you add a longer wipers arm, blade?

[@bochildless5119]

Need a link for the cover. I can't find one. TY

[@FlyinRaptorJesus]

A lot better option than the 600+ dollar Polaris wiper lol.. Do you have part number for the wiper motor and what ever other Ford parts are needed?

[@jessecottrell1649]

Does it have to be a ford I have an old 2004 trail blazer rear wiper would that work

[@frank8424]

How is this holding up? I wondered if it came loose without having another mounting bolt in. Thanks

[@condorsgarage]

It's been working great. I haven't had to make any changes or add any additional mounting bolts.

[@MrCovain]

Was anyone successful at doing this? The motor i ordered only had a 90 degree sweep. I ordered 3 different ones. Did anyone have a link to one with 180 sweep?

[@randybigler580]

Have you received an answer for finding 180 sweep? I also have the same question.

[@MrCovain]

@randybigler580 no but I went with Polaris oem wiper motor. It works fine and if you modify the wiper arm it will wipe almost 165 to 170 degrees. I am actually happy with it except the price

[@str3tchimus]

How is it staying in place, other than going through the windshield?

[@condorsgarage]

I just have the one nut holding it in place and it has never moved on me.

[@richgardiner8392]

And I’m thinking about doing this as well. I’m concerned that the wiper blade is not near big enough looking at yours. It looks like it’s not going to cover much. Is it possible to put a longer arm and wiper blade on that unit?