Washer Hose Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Locate and verify the leaking washer hose.
Cut the hose cleanly and remove the damaged portion of the washer hose.

Fig 1: Cutting Hose (With Specifications)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install a windshield washer hose adapter between the cut ends of the hose.

NOTE: In difficult cases, clamping may be required.

Install a segment of 6.4 mm (0.25 in) ID. black rubber hose over the ends of the washer hose, and clamp both ends of the rubber hose using spring clamps.