2002 Ford Taurus Windshield Washer

2002 FORD TAURUS
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JFL55
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My windshield washer isn't working - the resevoir is full, I can hear the pump trying to work, the spray nozzles look clear, but nothing comes out.

I can smell the washer fluid, and there is fluid on the engine when I lift the hood, so it's coming out somewhere. I can't see a hose or any type of connection to the underside of the hood and am wondering if something is disconnected. What should I look for and how to I reconnect?
Jan 6, 2008 at 3:20 PM
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[quote:6b22fea862="jfl55"]Other Category problem
2002 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 100000 miles
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My windshield washer isn't working - the resevoir is full, I can hear the pump trying to work, the spray nozzles look clear, but nothing comes out.

I can smell the washer fluid, and there is fluid on the engine when I lift the hood, so it's coming out somewhere. I can't see a hose or any type of connection to the underside of the hood and am wondering if something is disconnected. What should I look for and how to I reconnect?[/quote:6b22fea862]



You need a helper open hood and look for a leak while the helper holding the switch on for you
most common is the hose around the hood hinges
also make sure you have w/w fluid in it and not water and its frozen

good luck
Jan 7, 2008 at 12:43 PM
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