Wiper / Motor Realignment: HOW TO ESCAPE

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✅A quick and step by step fix for misaligned wipers as well as calibrating/ homing wiper motors.
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**FOR WINDSHIELDS WITH NO MARKINGS** we have a tutorial on how to get proper placement here: • Wiper Alignment for Un...
Specific requests from Kevin and Sarah on KZfaq and Facebook. This can be a symptom after removing the wipers for a battery replacement. The trick is not rotating the wiper motors during the removal and reinstallation.
HOWEVER, in case you do, these are the 3 main steps, broken down further in this video:
Step 1: Remove Wipers
Step 2: Reset Motors
Step 3: Realign Wipers
Post in the comments below any suggestions ideas, etc.
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@chrisstanton999 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was driving me nuts after a recent battery replacement!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out for you, Chris! Thanks for checking out the channel!!!

@angelamartin3732 2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@dnzl11 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@peperdz7364 2 жыл бұрын

Same hahhahha

@halamadrid1313 2 жыл бұрын

Same 🤣

@herminioflores9674 3 жыл бұрын

My wife wanted to divorce me when I changed the battery and then the wipers didn't function properly.... after following each step and fixing the problem... She still wants to divorce me but can now drive in the rain... 😁

@Paradigm816 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. In the same boat. That's why I'm here. The battery video should 100% cover the wiper re-install.

@NN-rn1oz 2 жыл бұрын

If she wanted a divorce just for that reason, I hope for your sake that you got the divorce!

@americanfrontiersman8239 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Who would have thought that you have to remove these to replace a battery

@NaviYT Жыл бұрын

@@americanfrontiersman8239 you don’t

@NaviYT Жыл бұрын

More info: just undo the front door of the battery box, remove top bracket and cables, and very strugglingly tip it upright and pull it out. (It’s heavy that’s why it feels like it won’t come out) Rubber gloves helps

@abdullah6262 3 жыл бұрын

You should be proud of what you have contributed to making my fixing easier to do.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abdullah! That means a lot- its great that we can collaborate on here and make repairs on our own if possible:) hope you are well and healthy, sir

@franniebruce9640 5 ай бұрын

I knocked my wiper out of alignment again (snow and ice) and I 'again' came here to remember how to fix it. I had to do this when I first got my escape. THANK YOU!!!!

@jaredfrost6086 2 ай бұрын

This was so helpful and thank you for not making it a 10 to 20 minute video

@castyifyre4922 10 ай бұрын

You literally just saved me $100's !! Thank you!

@user-wb6ff4cl5f Жыл бұрын

This video was great and fixed own wipers in 5-10 minutes. I am no mechanic, but also not afraid to attempt to fix, prior to taking to shop to work on. 2014 Escape SE.

@johneiquathompson5700 2 ай бұрын

The mechanic messed up my wipers after a tune up so I’ll try this lol

@parecearabe 2 жыл бұрын

This is why KZfaq is valuable. Thank you so much.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to say something!

@billz4071 Жыл бұрын

My only thing to add is to turn the key on, or push the button on push-start models, and with the wipers OFF first. This will secure the motor shaft in its stationary position for replacement of the arms. I've done this method myself on my 2015 Escape. GREAT videos you produce on the Escape.

@mvosoh 2 жыл бұрын

This video saved me unnecessary spending. Thanks a lot. I did my 2016 Fusion SE just as you said and it worked. Clearly explained.👍👍

@martyjansky1517 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Replaced OEM wipers with aftermarket ones and they were misaligned. With your great instructions, I managed to adjust them correctly after just a few minutes! Thanks!

@mrweirdrob3271 2 жыл бұрын

This worked! Thank you so much! I almost bought new wiper motors... Easy to follow and quick too. Thanks again!

@steve42681 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Perfect explanation / demonstration. Thanks so much for taking the time to produce and post this.

@garyrustin198 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! At last, the perfect KZfaq video about a auto mechanical fix! This is going to be my go-to guy.

@christopherdonahue6345 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend you saved my skin. I had my wife’s escape tore down tonight and couldn’t figure this out; many thanks! subscribed and liked. 😎

@geargirl2399 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I changed the battery myself after you know, having to take my Ford escape half way apart! The wipers were the only issue I had but after your video I was able to get them working right away.

@847lifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

lol do minez next. I cant seem to get it

@93ToneBone 10 күн бұрын

This was driving me insane. Thank you 🙏🏼

@karlgriffith8558 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! Very good video. Straight to the point, good editing, easy to understand. I fixed mine in 15 minutes.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Karl! Glad it was quick for you!

@skasperh 3 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome 👌!!! Glad it worked for you and thanks for asking! Hope all continues well with your Escape!

@chekylag 7 ай бұрын

I just followed your instructions and works perfectly fine !! Many Thanks, regards from Mississippi

@keithgkirk 2 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm. Very straight forward!! I am pleased.

@dave-tz9zu Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! Clear, concise, easy to follow, and worked exactly as I needed.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear- glad you got the wipers all straightened out!

@print3dreality150 Жыл бұрын

Pro tip. If you keep the ignition to key one engine off. It locks the motors. So there is no chance to mess up the motor rest position. Then it makes it less sensitive once you reset home position

@cliffjumper1984 10 ай бұрын

This is the God dam best pro tips. It's SO easy to move the arms after you start to bolt it down. I was like wtf am I doing wrong. They aren't even that off. Tried 5 tires. Read this comment, and now no issues. Thanks. The video did nothing, this was what I needed to read

@mattserdar6599 8 ай бұрын

This tip is pure gold!

@brycemartin245 5 ай бұрын

Saved my bacon!!

@JaredFreiburg Ай бұрын

Thank you for this !!!

@chysis10 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I looked at a few videos on this. Yours was by far the best! Please do more.

@fighter819 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. That really needs to be in EVERY battery video. You helped me save face in front of my inlaws

@user-qg5ne3jr8n Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. My wipers were hitting the frame of the car, this worked perfect on my 2017 escape. One note was hard to get the arms off had to spray with WD40 let soak a bit then still had to pull hard. Found the motor post a bit corrosion. Cleaned with mini wire brush and some WD40.

@rolanddeschain5741 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I recently changed my battery and the first time I turned on the wipers, boy did I get a surprise. I am just glad it was not raining that hard.

@Cobalt-eu3dz 7 ай бұрын

Seriously a life saver.

@bryanbrees6028 11 ай бұрын

Awesome. Best car repair video I’ve seen yet. Thank you

@teresamanchester7317 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly helpful, thank you doesn't even cut it, this video saved me time and money! Awesome. Your step by step was flawless.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Teresa! That is awesome to hear and I'm glad it was helpful to you! Please let us know if there's anything else you need with your Escape- hopefully we can help!

@marcelajuarez9625 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try this tomorrow!! 🙏🏼 praying it works!! Thank you!!

@jinfield Жыл бұрын

This also helped me fix/align my rear windshield wiper. Thanks so much for posting this!

@BladerzRiadi 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video, perfectly explained, no nonsense. Thank you!!

@esteeayala7498 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !!! You literally help me from having a bigger headache. I switched out one of my 2013 ford escape wiper motors and they got worse after I switched them 😅 then I went to searching and came upon your video !! Thank you so much again !!!!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Hey Estee! Glad you got it figured out!!! Thats great. Thank you for taking the time to leave such encouraging feedback!

@terrylindsay445 Жыл бұрын

Saved me a lot of time after replacing battery. Thanks!!!!

@americanfrontiersman8239 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Huge help after replacing the battery. Who would have thought that we remove several parts for a battery.

@OurUnwrittenFuture Жыл бұрын

Your video is great ! Perfect fix for out of sync wipers on my escape,thx so much for taking the time to make A1 video ! subbed!

@sunchips7153 8 ай бұрын

I finally found the video I was looking for thank you

@tommyball2778 Жыл бұрын

This worked on my 2018 Escape. Thank you so much for making this video and making it an easy DIY fix!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment - the wipers can drive you nuts!

@Teezys27 7 ай бұрын

This video was a LIFESAVER!! Thanks!!

@mikeclifton7778 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I had to replace the battery on my 2014 Kuga (effectively a RHD Escape for the UK,) this really helped me to finish the job off, thanks 😊

@user-bf9jd4gi8t 6 ай бұрын

You are the MAN!! This was so helpful and informative. Thanks a bunch for the help!!

@jamesjackson8488 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the position so well. Everyone else did not. And the trick to wiggle the arms. I rented a puller once but it wouldn’t fit so I gave up.

@Kindle1234 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch for this video. My Ford Escape passenger side wiper blade was out of alignment, had no idea how to adjust. after watching this video, made adjustment in less than ten minutes. Thanks so much for posting this easy fix.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you were able to get what you needed and took care of those wipers!

@spunkytoast 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. It really helped realign the wipers on our 2013 Ford Escape after I had to remove the wiper arms etc to replace the battery. When I first put the wiper arms back BEFORE having seen this video, the wiper arms moved off the windshield! While hilarious, it was not the result I was looking for 🙂 So thanks again!!

@sakpatten 7 ай бұрын

Found this video for an escape my dad bought. He checked it out and said it would be beneficial for the wipers that were all out of whack on a used car he bought from a junkyard. Thanks for the great instruction. Leave it up to Ford to have an issue like this. LMAO

@Quirky76 2 жыл бұрын

I just did this today...AND IT WORKED. Thank you very much.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad it was helpful- thanks for the feedback:)

@anselmsalins7314 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Simple, to the point solution!

@marlenebrown2569 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. This a thorough discussion!

@kirkgordon8384 2 ай бұрын

Worked like a charm after having the messed up trying to wipe away a wet load of snow. Thanks!

@davidterry919 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time and the video. It was extremely helpful. Thanks again

@terrymarsh8094 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this was very helpful and straight to the point! Once again thanks

@darrensalge4204 6 ай бұрын

Thank you it helped me a lot I fixed the wipers now they are perfect awsome

@joshuaviveros6870 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Appreciate the time to explain the readjustment. Thank you.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua! I hope everything went smoothly in getting this done on your vehicle!

@427Sparky Жыл бұрын

You help me out after a battery replacement, Thank You

@89psychobillyford38 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Fantastic video and perfectly explained

@jojobuggs1980 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the simple and clear instructions.! . Worked for me. Appreciate the help .!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@tylerschoulte7513 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I had a stress attack after replacing my battery. This worked perfectly!!

@socialtanderson Жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful! THANK YOU

@debrahall2451 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I believe I can do this for myself! Grandma in Kansas!

@michaelswiech7826 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful, thank you.

@jessyfernandezdiaz9898 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video, you saved me a trip to a mechanic! Thank you !

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

@fredholland1169 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. We had some extended work done on our Escape and when we got it back we thought all was well. Have not used the wipers until today and sure enough there was a problem. Not only was there a misalignment, but they had put the arms on the wrong side. Also had to do a BMS reset since they had taken the battery off several times. I'm not a mechanic at all so videos like this really saved me. Thank you.

@tnlitlady8947 2 ай бұрын

Same issue here. Just got my car back from mechanic and the windshield wipers now cross each other as they come back to resting, so they are no longer parallel, but crisscross while resting.

@alanjm1234 Күн бұрын

You should reset the BMS when you fit a new battery. If you just disconnected then reconnected the same battery, a BMS reset isn't needed.

@garypalaypay3700 10 ай бұрын

YOUR A GOD SEND!

@bigwesut89 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful when I replaced one of my wipers and the driver sided was out of position. I let this simple repair go for a month before attempting the fix and I’m a little mad at myself for that 😂this was easy!

@Tammy_Talpas Жыл бұрын

Too beautiful to explain!

@thessbest123 3 жыл бұрын

Bro if you keep making videos just like this with detail, you will be at 1mill subscribers in no time lol thanks.

@whack-a-doodle-do147 5 ай бұрын

This is a great video. I need to align the wiper arms in my Ford (a different european model) but the general principles should apply the same. Thanks for this. I should be able to tackle this small repair on my own now.

@frankneufeld724 2 ай бұрын

Really helpful video thank you very much.

@najineshat3101 2 жыл бұрын

best video for this application, thank you

@antoinevanderende1568 5 ай бұрын

Thanx! It fixed my issue with my ford transit custom

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@keithselin3878 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! As all the comments are saying, this was a great tutorial. Thanks.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Keith! Sorry for the delay- glad you were able to find it helpful and thanks so much for taking the time to say something! Have a great day!

@craigscheel3240 2 жыл бұрын

this video was very helpful! Thank you for sharing!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the feedback, Craig! Please let us know if there's anything else we can help with :)

@docdennis8655 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. To the point and excellent explanation.

@sketchyplays2591 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man. So glad I can fix my moms car without having to pay anyone out the ass. You got my sub brother. I had to jump her car off and for me to get to it, I watched your video on how to get to the battery, then I searched up how to fix wipers and you popped up again. You’re such a life saver bro bc escapes are way too complicated

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm so glad you were able to knock it out and not get held up or stuck in a bad spot! These Escapes are not as easy as they could be, you're right about that! Thanks for taking the time to say something and for the subscription! Hope we can help with something else in the future and keep us posted if you need something we don't already have in our channel- hopefully we can help! Have a great night

@brandonfowler6013 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Super helpful!!!

@jorgedecastro5271 2 жыл бұрын

This has been very useful. God bless you.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jorge! God bless you as well- thank you for the very kind feedback !

@DilegoMyEggo 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG I WAS STARTING TO LOSE HOPE BUT THIS VIDEO WAS PERFECTLY MADE!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vera! Sorry for the delay- I'm so glad you were able to get them straightened out- it's enough to drive you crazy, isn't it?! Please let us know if there's something else we can help with!

@cuongpham9075 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful information. Thanks.

@talentous718 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Worked perfectly! Step by step A+++++

@bfedrow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This worked exactly as described on the first try -- not always the case when I try to fix a car issue (haha).

@jayschalansky3333 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! awesome video

@liamtomlinson1231 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for video. It really helped

@nutsnbolts76 2 ай бұрын

Excellent how to!

@billmaghan Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Car is back on the road.

@midnytespectre2952 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 and escape,and surprisingly I did not have these marks for the windshield wipers. But I improvised and actually nailed it. Thanks for the video. 😊

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there, we just posted a video referencing your issue along with another Escape driver who had the same situation! Glad you figured it out but if you ever need a starting reference again, the new video has a tutorial for starting positions based on a ruler at the base of the windshield- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZyBqrKW2bTah2Q.html Thanks again for leaving a comment and let us know if there's anything else we can maybe help with.

@christopherwolven519 Жыл бұрын

My 2018 Escape doesn't have those marks either. I also improvised and nailed it on the second adjustment. Thanks for this video

@user-mz9xf2dv8r 3 ай бұрын

You were direct to the point very simple

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time to say that! we try to keep it straightforward and it's great to hear :)

@waltercrisostomo3300 Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! You saved my life lol

@ahmedrooy 3 жыл бұрын

Like always, you Help other to ease their life.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ahmed! Thanks for checking out the video :) hopefully these are helpful to people trying to do the alignment- it's not hard, just the correct order of events is all :) Hope all is well on your end, sir.

@greatbigz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Worked perfectly!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Glad you were able to get it worked out! Thanks for the feedback, Matt!

@roybatty6328 9 ай бұрын

Exactly what I needed. Thanks much.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 9 ай бұрын

Excellent! Glad you were able to take care of it and hope it wasn't too bad. Have a great weekend!

@SinCityRaider81 Жыл бұрын

Thank you man this helped so much I had to calibrate them, which I never knew!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you got it worked out!

@walterfurian8806 Жыл бұрын

Mate just did this to my 2017 escape which had a real weird wiper action on the 6th stroke , when the wipers were up they would isolate but only after every 6 cycle or if you hit the intermittent they would isolate every 1st cycle really weird but I watched your vid and it fixed the issue . Cheers !

@tomb20061 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Just replaced the battery on my 2016 escape, then the flipping wipers wouldn’t work 🤬. Thankfully I found this vid 😁. Never thought replacing a battery would be this complicated.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 9 ай бұрын

really though- it's nuts. Just a lot of stuff to keep track of. Nice work on getting it all fixed!

@miggyts2579 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Definitely helped. Hate that u gotta remove like 60 things just to change the battery. Amd i didnt know how to align the wipers till u came along