Ford Taurus Quiz
Wipers and Washers

Windshield wipers

In this manual: Wipers and Washers
Introduction — 12Child Safety — 5Safety Belts — 6Personal Safety System — 1Supplementary Restraints System — 7Keys and Remote Control — 4MyKey — 1Locks — 5Security — 3Steering Wheel — 3Pedals — 1Wipers and Washers — 4Lighting — 9Windows and Mirrors — 7Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 3Climate Control — 7Seats — 9Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) — 1Auxiliary Power Points — 1Storage Compartments — 3Starting and Stopping the Engine — 4Fuel and Refueling — 7Transmission — 1All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) — 1Brakes — 3Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Parking Aids — 4Cruise Control — 3Driving Aids — 6Load Carrying — 3Towing — 6Driving Hints — 4Roadside Emergencies — 4Customer Assistance — 7Fuses — 3Maintenance — 16Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 5Accessories — 1Ford Extended Service Plan — 1Audio System — 5SYNC® — 7MyFord Touch® (If Equipped) — 8Appendices — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5
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Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield wipers.

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Make sure you switch off the windshield wipers before entering a car wash.

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Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades.

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Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out.

Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.

Rotate the end of the control away

Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers. Rotate toward you to decrease the speed of the wipers.

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