Windshield washer system on Ford F-150 enables the driver to clean the windshield by pumping washer fluid on to the windshield and then wiping it off with the wiper system.
To ensure that the water tank of the windscreen washer system is not unexpectedly empty, the washer fluid level should be checked regularly. You will get a warning in the instrument cluster display on F-150 if the washer fluid is too low.
Note: Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This could cause the washer pump to overheat.
To activate windshield washer on F-150, press and hold its button at the end of the stalk to the left side of the steering wheel column. The nozzles on the hood starts spraying washer fluid on to the windshield and the wipers engage.
Release the button to stop the washer.
Courtesy wipe: If enabled, a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid. Read this article to learn how to switch the courtesy wipe on or off.
