How to Replace Windshield Wiper Motor 08-12 Ford Escape
Difficulty: Advanced · About 90 min · Ford Escape
Replace the windshield wiper motor on a 2008–2012 Ford Escape by marking the arm positions, transferring the indexed linkage, and checking wiper park operation.
Tools you will need
- 14mm socket
- 10mm socket
- 13mm socket
- Ratchet and extensions
- Trim tool
- Adjustable wrench
- Painter's tape
- Marker
- Torque wrench
Parts and supplies
- Windshield wiper motor
Steps
Mark and remove the wiper arms
Mark each blade's parked position on the windshield with painter's tape. Remove the 14mm arm nuts and rock each arm free from its spindle.
Remove the cowl panel
Release the cowl retainers and lower corner clips, then lift the cowl and weatherstrip away. Set the panel aside without bending it.
Remove the transmission and motor
Unplug the motor connector and remove the transmission mounting bolts. Mark the linkage arm's position on the motor shaft, then release the arm and remove the motor fasteners.
Install and index the motor
Connect the motor and run it through one cycle to establish its park position, then switch it off and disconnect it. Attach it to the transmission using the alignment mark and secure it with its fasteners.
Reinstall the transmission and cowl
Align the linkage arm with its mark and install the transmission on the vehicle. Reconnect the motor harness, secure all mounts, and refit the cowl and weatherstrip.
Reinstall and test the wiper arms
Align the arms with the windshield tape marks and secure them to the spindles to the vehicle's specification. Test all wiper settings and confirm both blades park correctly.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.