The windscreen wiper cleans the windscreen at two speeds. In light drizzle or fog, the optional intermittent wiper mode is convenient; in the Focus, both wipers are automatically switched off approximately every 4 seconds. In addition, the windscreen wiper with a washing system cleans the rear window. You will get the best cleaning results when the nozzles spray the washing liquid in the upper third of the glass - in this case, it is easier for the wipers to remove dirt.
New rubber wiper pads in spring and autumn
The service life of rubber pads is limited: with each cleaning movement, oily road dirt, hardened insect residue, and salt residue destroy the rubber pads. In addition, ozone and ultraviolet radiation make the rubber hard. Therefore, professionals change the rubber pads in spring and autumn as a preventive measure.
With the correct pressure of the wiper arms on the glass, nasty stains become the most visible evidence of worn rubber pads - the upcoming replacement is not a problem, however, like most work on the windshield washer system, which you can usually do yourself. First, check the fuses and electrical wires to the wiper motors. If you have already found defects, before the upcoming repair, please read the chapter "Electrical equipment of the car".
Checking the windshield wipers and washing system
Turn on the ignition, turn on the windshield wiper motor.
Does the windshield wiper work at both speeds?
Does the intermittent wiper function work?
Does the windshield washer system work?
Do the rear wiper and washer work?
Do the windshield wiper arms automatically return to their original position when turned off?
[The article was taken in its entirety from the specified website: FORDBOOK.ru]