Wiper / Motor Realignment: HOW TO ESCAPE

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3 жыл бұрын

✅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

@franniebruce9640 4 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!!!!

@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

@user-wb6ff4cl5f 11 ай 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

@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 9 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 4 ай бұрын

Saved my bacon!!

@JaredFreiburg Ай бұрын

Thank you for this !!!

@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.

@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!

@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.

@jaredfrost6086 2 ай бұрын

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

@mrweirdrob3271 2 жыл бұрын

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

@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!

@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!

@castyifyre4922 9 ай бұрын

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

@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.👍👍

@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

@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!

@Kindle1234 4 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 4 ай бұрын

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

@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!

@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.

@kirkgordon8384 Ай бұрын

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

@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!

@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

@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-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.

@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!

@jonathanwhitmore1926 4 ай бұрын

Just done this and worked, my wipers were banging on the cowling and we're so loud inside and outside the car, people would look when I'm stopped by pedestrians, so embarrassing. This video solved it all, they no longer hit the cowling.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 4 ай бұрын

Awesome, Jonathan! Haha- I can absolutely picture that - sorry you went through that but glad you got it figured out!

@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!

@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 8 ай бұрын

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

@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!

@sakpatten 6 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

@jojobuggs1980 9 ай бұрын

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

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@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 :)

@antoinevanderende1568 5 ай бұрын

Thanx! It fixed my issue with my ford transit custom

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@BladerzRiadi 8 ай бұрын

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

@steve42681 7 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.

@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 !

@bradgalyon3100 Жыл бұрын

Worked perfect on my 2018 Escape S. Thank you!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Sorry for the delay- glad you got it figured out!

@talentous718 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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 :)

@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.

@spunkytoast 2 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!!

@keithgkirk 2 жыл бұрын

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

@john-paulwallcraft9362 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for this, I had my windscreen replaced a couple of months ago, the wipers were never right and the rain sensor was all over the place. Done this they now clean to the edge and the anomalies I was having aitht the rain sensor have sorted it self out.

@terrymarsh8094 2 жыл бұрын

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

@joelroy1428 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, @Joel- glad it was useful for you- have a great day!

@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 😊

@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:)

@matthewhastings5999 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you for this video. Fixed my 2017 Nissan Rouge

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Glad it worked for what you needed- thanks for taking the time to say something!

@beardownchicagobears7774 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video. great instruction !

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there @Bear Down Chicago Bears- thanks for taking the time to comment and give feedback! Glad it worked for you! Please let us know if there's anything else we can help with - hopefully we can!

@roybatty6328 8 ай бұрын

Exactly what I needed. Thanks much.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 8 ай бұрын

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

@paigebeal4788 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!! 🙌 I was driving myself crazy after successfully replacing my own battery only to have wonky windshield wipers after putting the blade arms back on… even trying to fix it twice!!

@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. 😎

@ylherbin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank God for this video!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yolanda! Glad you were able to use it and save you some frustration hopefully!

@vincentmondello2052 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid, thx man

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks Vincent! Sorry for the delay- glad it was helpful and please let us know if there's something else we can help with! Have a good one

@Mic.D 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this brotha. Had the dealership change my battery way back when. And I changed 2 sets of wipes. Thinking they were the issue. This whole time they were aligned wrong.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you figured it out! Its the little things like this that can drive you nuts! Thanks for the feedback :)

@mattserdar6599 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, this was super helpful. I did have a really hard time getting the wiper blade off. Since I didn't have a removal tool, I had to resort to using a pry bar and gentle persuasion with a hammer to convince the wiper blade to come off. 😂

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 8 ай бұрын

Woah!!! Well done! I think I would have needed to wear my brown pants having to use a pry bar near the windshield haha. That is some suspenseful stuff right there. Glad you got it worked out! Thanks for taking the time to share how it went, Matt!

@mattserdar6599 8 ай бұрын

@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews I made sure to use the prybar on the cowl portion and not towards the windshield - that for sure would be nerve racking!

@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!

@michaelmoran3044 2 жыл бұрын

This worked with my 2017 Ford Escape. Thanks

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Michael- glad it worked for you and especially being the next body style up! Appreciate the info and you taking the time to comment! Have a great day!

@michaelswiech7826 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful, thank you.

@kylecarruthers6027 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kyle! Sure- hope it was helpful and that they're in the right spot now- let us know if there's something else you're looking for with your Escape :)

@DilegoMyEggo 2 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!

@skasperh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Sure! Hope its helpful:)

@chysis10 Жыл бұрын

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

@chekylag 6 ай бұрын

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

@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!

@michaeltyler3765 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was struggling with this.

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you got it figured out!!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

@tylerschoulte7513 2 ай бұрын

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

@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

@cuongpham9075 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful information. Thanks.

@frankneufeld724 Ай бұрын

Really helpful video thank you very much.

@Cobalt-eu3dz 6 ай бұрын

Seriously a life saver.

@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!

@89psychobillyford38 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Fantastic video and perfectly explained

@ndayembidi6781 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue with my ford escape 2013. The wipe doesn't reset well , when I changed the new battery. I have to follow your videos , so I can do it my self as you did

@jinfield Жыл бұрын

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

@Teezys27 7 ай бұрын

This video was a LIFESAVER!! Thanks!!

@bryanbrees6028 10 ай бұрын

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

@brandonfowler6013 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Super helpful!!!

@marcelajuarez9625 Жыл бұрын

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

@sunchips7153 7 ай бұрын

I finally found the video I was looking for thank you

@socialtanderson Жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful! THANK YOU

@kennethbellringer4595 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from the UK, ( right hand drive Kuga) does the wiper arm with the set/bend go on the opposite side and is the top one of the two arms?

@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!

@jonathancaceres1723 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man really appreciate this awesome video save me time and money lol thanks again

@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Totally, Jonathan! Thanks for taking the time to post here and for checking out the channel- please give a shout if there's anything else we can help with and hopefully we can!

@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.

@docdennis8655 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. To the point and excellent explanation.

@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.

@nutsnbolts76 Ай бұрын

Excellent how to!

@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).

@anselmsalins7314 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Simple, to the point solution!

@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 !

@davidterry919 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-bf9jd4gi8t 5 ай бұрын

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

@davidmeyer5483 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very helpful

@marlenebrown2569 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. This a thorough discussion!

@ThreezeNiNja 3 ай бұрын

My guidelines seemed to be in reverse, but that could be due to after-market windshield? Running the motor with the arm off sounded like an extra step, but one I ended up needing to do. Thanks for posting, I'm set for the snow tomorrow.