2023 FORD F-150 Wipers and Washers User Guide
Advanced wipers and washers improve vision in any weather on the 2023 Ford F-150. With customizable settings, rain-sensing technology, and robust wiper blades, these systems provide clear, safe driving in all weather.
2023 – 2024 Ford F-150 Specs, Price, Features, Mileage and Review
WIPERS GUIDE
WIPER PRECAUTIONS
- Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This could scratch the glass or damage the wiper blades. Use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.
- Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.
- Switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.
SWITCHING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AND OFF
- A High-speed wipe.
- B Low-speed wipe.
- C Intermittent wipe.
- D Off.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT ARE AUTOWIPERS
Autowipers turns on and controls the speed and frequency of the windshield wipers.
AUTOWIPERS SETTINGS
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Vehicle Settings.
- Press Wipers.
- Switch Rain Sensing on or off.
Note: When you switch the feature off, the wipers do not operate based on the rain sensor. When you switch on the windshield wipers to the intermittent wipe position with the feature off, the wipers use the wipe speed set by the rotary control.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE RAIN SENSOR
- A Low sensitivity.
- B High sensitivity.
Use the rotary control to set the rain sensor sensitivity.
Note: Use intermittent wipe positions to adjust the rain sensor sensitivity.
- When you select low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield.
- When you select high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield.
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Improving Your Windshield Wiper Performance
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness.
REPLACING THE FRONT WIPER BLADES
- Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the wiper arm.
- Lift the wiper blade primary locking clip.
- Press the wiper blade secondary locking clip.
- Remove the wiper blade.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached. - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.
WASHERS GUIDE
WASHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 41°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.
- Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This could cause the washer pump to overheat.
- Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.
USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER
Press and hold the button at the end of the lever to operate the windshield washer.
Note: A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid when switched on. See Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off.
SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPE ON AND OFF
Courtesy Wipe
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Vehicle Settings.
- Press Wipers.
- Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.
Note: When you switch the feature on, the wipers make an additional single wipe at the end of the washer request. When you switch it off, the wipers finish the current washer request.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION
See Washer Fluid Specification.
WIPERS AND WASHERS – TROUBLESHOOTING
WIPERS AND WASHERS – WARNING LAMPS
WIPERS AND WASHERS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Why are there streaks and smears on the windshield?
- The wiper blades could be dirty, worn or damaged. Check the wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper Blades . If the wiper blades are dirty, clean them with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth. If the wiper blades are worn or damaged, install new ones. See Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.
Useful Links
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2023 – 2024 Ford F-150 Specs, Price, Features, Mileage and Review