Ford Ecosport: Wipers and Washers / Description and Operation - Wipers and Washers - Overview

Overview

The windshield wiper/washer system is activated by the wiper/washer switch. The wiper/washer switch is mounted to the right side of the SCCM. The following functions/ features of the windshield wiper/washer system are:

• Mist wipe
• Windshield wash
• Windshield wipers (low/high speed)
• Intermittent wipers
• Speed dependent wipers
• Wiper activated exterior lamps
• Rain sensitive wipers (if equipped)
• Rear window wipe/wash
• Reverse gear wipe (if equipped)

The intermittent/rain sensitive wipers have 3 intermittent/sensitivity settings.

Mist Wipe

When the mist wipe function is activated, the windshield wipers operate for as long as the mist wipe function is held to that position.

Windshield Wipers

The windshield wiper relay in the BJB is energized when the ignition is on and provides voltage to the windshield wiper motor and the rain sensor. Based on the wiper/washer switch setting, the windshield wiper motor activates the appropriate wash, low, high and intermittent or rain sense modes. The logic of the wiper operation is contained within the windshield wiper motor.

Windshield Washer

When the wiper/washer switch is activated, the windshield washer pump directs washer fluid to the windshield. When the switch is released, the windshield wiper motor continues to activate for 3 additional wipes and then turn off.

The washer pump shuts down when the switch is held active for 10 seconds. The washer can be reactivated by releasing and then reapplying the switch.

Intermittent Wipers

When the wiper/washer switch is in an intermittent setting, the windshield wiper motor activates at timed intervals. The lower the setting, the longer the interval between wipes.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When the wiper/washer switch is in an intermittent setting, the speed dependent feature increases the frequency of wiping as the vehicle speed increases to compensate for the extra moisture that accumulates on the windshield.

Rain Sensitive Wipers (if equipped)

When equipped, the rain sensitive wiper feature replaces the intermittent wiper feature. The rain sensitive feature is active when the wiper/washer switch is in any of the 3 auto/intermittent sensitivity settings. The setting closest to OFF is the least sensitive to moisture, the highest setting being the most sensitive to moisture. Based on the auto/intermittent setting from the wiper/washer switch, the system automatically activates and adjusts the wiper speed and frequency when moisture is detected on the windshield.

If a fault is detected with the rain sensitive feature, the windshield wipers change to a default intermittent mode. The timing of the wipers correspond to a standard intermittent setting based on the auto/intermittent sensitivity setting on the wiper/washer switch.

Wiper Activated Exterior Lamps

When the headlamp switch is in AUTO, the exterior lamps turn on within 10 seconds of the windshield wipers being activated by the wiper/washer switch. Approximately 60 seconds after the windshield wipers turn off, the exterior lamps turn off.

If the rain sensitive wipers are activated by moisture detected on the windshield when the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position, the exterior lamps turn on after a time delay. Shortly after the rain sensitive wipers are deactivated (moisture no longer detected on the windshield), the exterior lamps turn off after a time delay.

Rear Window Washer

When the rear window washer switch is activated, the rear window washer pump directs washer fluid to the rear window. The rear window washer pump shuts down when the switch is held active for 10 seconds. The washer can be reactivated by releasing and then reapplying the switch.

Reverse Gear Wipe

If equipped with reverse gear wipe, and the vehicle is in REVERSE with the wiper switch in any ON position, the rear window wiper activates.

Heated Wiper Park Overview

When the rear window defrost button is pressed, the HVAC module activates the heated wiper park relay (located in the BJB ). When the heated wiper park relay is active, the heated wiper park grids are energized.