Windshield wipers won't turn off 2007-2014 Ford Edge *SOLVED*

[@shundraoliver8406]

Thanks you so much for this video I have a 2012 Ford Edge and I’m having this problem now

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

So glad you found this video. Should take care of your issue. Thanks for watching!

[@shundraoliver8406]

@@FreeAutoMechanic it did I done everything step by step just like the video and problem fixed

[@robertbelote5273]

This is why youtube was invented, clear , informative, no show just go. Thank you very much, It's starting to get annoying .

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Your Welcome

[@tomaswilliams8165]

There's a special place in heaven for people like you, thank you so much you saved me about $100

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@kailyndamm3037]

When my off switch on my 2013 Edge died last week, I called the dealership. Not counting the price of the part, they wanted $310 just for the labor! I wanted to see how complicated the job would be and found this video. Other than my Edge having T10 screws and not T8, the video was perfect for me. I am not a mechanical person, but I was still able to do the job in just 20 minutes after watching this once! Standard WP489 from RockAuto $56 and 20 minutes versus $310 in just labor? Thank you for this video!!!

[@bnewman2787]

Excellent video and spot on for the repair!

[@bwhiteman87]

Thanks for the step by step video. Saved me $200 from what the mechanic was going to charge me.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

That's Awesome! Seems to be happening to quite a few of these as of late.

[@mikepower9404]

Thanks for this video! I changed my wife's wiper switch just 5 minutes ago after watching this video. We have a 2013 model but did not find that I had to remove the first 2 screws on the first plastic part, the three under the column were all accessible and I was able open up for surgery by just removing these 3.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Glad it worked out for you . It sure is a pain when they won't turn off.

[@baldeagle242]

Great video. Simple and to the point. I'm getting ready to change this on my wife's car today. You've earned a new sub as well. 🦅

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

That's Awesome! Thanks

[@alexit123]

Thanks for posting this video! It was perfect and probably saved me a bunch of money. Also your comments along the way about removing panels, etc

[@Estuardo305]

Thank you for taking the time to do this Video, Will order the part and I'll get to work.. Every time it rained I had to turn the wipers on, then it would stop raining and ruin the wiper blades because of the friction. Even if i turned of the car for days when I turned the car back on it would start up again.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

So glad to hear that the video has been helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@benmcgee4754]

Thank you for this video. Mine just started doing this in the last couple weeks. It is driving me crazy.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Hope it saved you some time and money!

[@norbertoborges4423]

Thanks it took less than ten to fix problem solved

[@Tenoken]

Thanks a lot! This took me 25 minutes with your guidance.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

So glad you were able to take care of it.

[@allenarneson4349]

Thanks for your video. I watched it intensely. On my 2011 Ford Edge SLE =- removing the 2 - 10mm screws that hold on the lower dashboard panel on were NOT necessary to remove. Just the 3 screws holding on the lower panel on the steering column and then 2 - #10 Torx screws holding on the switch. Easy work for a DIY. Just an FYI.

[@shariblack3894]

Spot on!! I fixed it myself, following your directions. Thank you!!

[@weidongyan5405]

Thank you for shooting this video. I have the same problem and I ordered the part and fix the issue after I changed the wiper stick. 🎉🎉

[@yarat3892]

Thanks for this! Such an annoying issue and fixed it following your video.

[@jimi.c.e.3200]

I watched your video today and it really helped. T-10 thats small ! thanks !!

[@tessbell9188]

Thank you! Your instructions were so clear

[@felixcasarez8166]

Thanks for showing us step by step

[@cindytesch9197]

Fixing to order the part!! Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Your welcome!

[@hobo4770]

Works fine for me thanks.

[@64pem]

Thanks took me 30 minutes from opening the car door to putting away my tools. 2014 edge SE Two things: the tork is an 8, very small. The other, i did not need to take out the lower panel where the 2 10 mm screws. - only need to remove the 3 7 mm and the two tork head screws

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

That’s great! Nice to hear it went well for you. Thanks for the info and for watching.

[@karinnuessler4397]

Thank you for this. It was relatively easy for a senior female to do. The only issue that I had was finding an extension for a 7 mm bolt. I found that a 9.16 imperial worked just fine.
Do you have advice for an intermittent rear camera? Works sometimes and sometimes not. Another issue is a notification of 'no key detected.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Wow, that's great to hear! We will put that one in the win column for sure. No information on the other issues at this time.

[@mrfaulk5799]

Thanks bro, this fixed the problem perfectly fine!!!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Your welcome, glad to hear it fixed your problem.

[@JoseSalazar-ei1oy]

Thank you

[@awshelley]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful!!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

glad you found it helpful. Its a horrible distraction when the wipers won't turn off.

[@kellyannbruno614]

Great video, it worked exactly as you said and it. solved my issue. thank you

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Thanks, glad to hear it helped you!

[@ronayles9050]

thanks, now let me go order one

[@05cmwood]

We have a 2012 Ford edge SEL and I’m about to drive it into a wall! From the door ajar bullshit that Ford refuses to put a recall on! To now the windshield wipers that won’t shut off! We’ve already replaced the turbo about six years ago! And we have had to replace two of the blend door actuator‘s. Absolutely sick of this giant piece of crap! We have had this car since 2015 and this may be the last year we own it.🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 makes me really sad too, because we absolutely loved it when we first got it but it is turning into a giant money pit! My husband‘s truck is 21 years old and doesn’t have anywhere near the problems this newer piece of crap has!!! All this technology is nothing but a huge headache and is really starting to hurt the wallet! Thank you for putting up videos like this so it doesn’t hurt near as bad. But it seems like it’s something new every month.😞

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Excessive problems can and will hit you in the wallet for sure. And couldn't agree more about all the added bells and whistles. The more you have, the more problems you also have. It is nice to hear that my videos will be able to help you save some of that money. Thanks for watching!

[@brandigaray7611]

Thank you so much! I was getting charged 180 for this and I just did it myself. #womencanto

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

That’s awesome!

[@katana1150]

Is a 2008 ford escape limited the same as the edge? I have an issue with my wipers not shutting off! Even with the ignition in the off position. Only way to stop wipers is to pull fuse or disconnect battery.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Should be the same repair process but with a different part#. I looked this one up for a 2008 Ford Escape: amzn.to/3PA1Vd7 You will need to check your specific trim to make certain.

[@katana1150]

Replaced the multi function switch but unfortunately that did not solve my problem.
Thanks for the video it was quite easy to replace the switch by following your example.

[@user-ef5wi7nu6r]

Took less then 10 min, like way less, thanks for the vid

[@richarddees5883]

My problem is the rear wiper just comes on by itself. But it's on the same switch so I assume it'll fix that too?

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Let us know how it turns out.

[@richarddees5883]

@@FreeAutoMechanic just ordered it.

[@richarddees5883]

@@FreeAutoMechanic received the part soon after post and installed. Haven't seen the wipers come back yet.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

@@richarddees5883 That is great News!

[@Tenoken]

Thanks!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

That's Awesome, Thank You!

[@coltonfrontz1356]

Thanks for the navigation. switch worked as soon as I plugged it in. put together tried it again for the ol lady and the damn thing wouldn’t work. Plugged old back in and it did its thing not turning off. So assuming the switch burned up after one turn on.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

And what happens when you plug the new one back in now?

[@coltonfrontz1356]

@@FreeAutoMechanic the old one is still not turning off. But is completely functional as far as wiper speed front and back and fluid wash. The new one worked for the first try but then nothing. Thought wire issue or something but all looked good then plugging old one back in and getting operation from it I’m guessing something fried the new one right off.

[@kateway1082]

Worked great thank you!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

So glad to hear it worked out for you!

[@kevinheard8364]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Your Quite Welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@haroldbrown9603]

Nice work

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Thank you!

[@elainedoucet5090]

I have a 2013 ford edge and my wipers won't go off. I just watch your video . My problem is trying to find out if I have rain sense wipers or the other one. How can I find out? Thank You So Much !!!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Most rain-sensing wipers use a sensor that’s mounted behind the windshield. It sends out a beam of infrared light that, when water droplets are on the windshield, is reflected back at different angles.
This tells the system to activate the wipers, as well as adjust wiper speed and frequency based on the intensity of the precipitation combined with the vehicle’s speed.
That being said, If the wipers come on automatic I am certain you have rain sensing. If you have to turn them on, no rain sensing. Hope this helps.

[@inflameslp311]

If it is just occasionally happening, is there a way to adjust it without replacing the whole arm?

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

No, there sure isn't. Would be cool if there was. Thanks for watching!

[@inflameslp311]

@@FreeAutoMechanic nuts. Thanks for answering. At least the part is available for cheap and 1-day shipping. Hoping to know it out tomorrow!

[@Will_14_years_ago]

How do we know whether it is rain sensing or not ?

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

I think if you have rain sensing they come on automatically when it senses rain instead of having to turn them on manually.

[@mikepalka4913]

Link for the part with rain sensing? Not that I use the feature...

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

wiper switch with rain sensing: amzn.to/3GFTXMM

[@mikepalka4913]

@@FreeAutoMechanic You the man

[@shelbyleacowen]

Is this also the fix when it randomly turns on with any moisture on the windshield even when you have the rain sensing off?
Started happening with just the morning dew or going through car wash.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Replacing the multifunction switch and or the moisture sensor has been the common fix for vehicles equipped with rain sensing.

[@shelbyleacowen]

Do you have a video by chance on how to replace the rain sensor?

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

@@shelbyleacowen not at this time, sry. I'll try to put one on should the opportunity arise. Thanks for watching.

[@IronMan-ng6cg]

Where can I order the part

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Part is listed in the video and in description

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

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[@claresabrooks5983]

Torx bit is a T4 or a T8 star bit

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

T8 for sure. I will ad it in the description. Thanks for watching.

[@MrRandyj72]

Im having the same problem on my son's car. We changed the switch but it's still automatically coming on.

[@juanlanda2441]

If it's not the switch, it must be the motor

[@MrRandyj72]

@@juanlanda2441 no sir believe it or not it was the ground on the battery. There is a plug that comes off it that is unique to this car. It had corroded up pretty bad. I cleaned everything up using battery cleaner and covered all ground connections and the plug with electric grease and it was worked fine ever since

[@ricardogomez4701]

Can you explain more on the ground plug please

[@ricardogomez4701]

@juanlanda2441 can you explain more on the ground plug please

[@juanlanda2441]

Auto wiper rain sensor

[@liambuchanan6292]

hey john you lost weight

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Thanks

[@liambuchanan6292]

btw im tamy's kid

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Here is the Standard part I used to fix the problem: amzn.to/2VvaaPG and Yes, As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

This is for models without rain sensing wipers