2017 Ford Escape wipers.

chris043 · 20-08-2018, 11:03 PM

Both my front wipers seem to have 10cm + movement or play on the shaft when not in use. Is this normal? They seem to work ok.

Dr Smith · 21-08-2018, 10:23 AM

It's the same on our 2017 Ford Transit Custom. The first time I moved them by hand I thought they were completely loose or broken, obviously deliberate and maybe a way of protection.

chris043 · 21-08-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Smith

It's the same on our 2017 Ford Transit Custom. The first time I moved them by hand I thought they were completely loose or broken, obviously deliberate and maybe a way of protection.

Yeah....I have since discovered that they settle under the front of the bonnet on some Fords and it is a safety feature.
Also it allows you to pull them back and away from the windscreen when cleaning or replacing wiper blades I suppose...