Hi Guys,

So my MK2.5 1.8 Focus ran out of washer fluid the other day, and i didn't fill it for a week or so. Bought some ready mixed washer fluid and filled the car up.

When i tried to use the washers a few seconds later, understandably they took a few squirts to actually spray the fluid, but the washers only spray a very short and pretty weak burst. All of them, even the rear one.

I know that you can burn out the motor if you hold it down too long, but i haven't done that as far as i'm aware.

Grateful for any suggestions

Thanks in advance

Harry

If the washer pump has died it could just be age related

Mine died on my 05 plate focus after a year of ownership and needed to replace it as it wasnt spraying at all

One of the headlight washer pumps was also clogged up on my mondeo TXS and wasnt getting enough pressure to raise it out of the bumper so only one headlight was being sprayed so that also needed replacing

It could just be the cack has blocked the tubes and the nozzles. check them over and give them a clear

Apparently you can get a build up of algae inside the washer tank, perhaps running empty has dragged some of this through into the pumps or any internal filters. Try draining some fluid out then sticking a hosepipe into the filler to add a bit of pressure to the fill and possibly dislodge any rubbish in the tank.

You may just have to cycle the washers several times to empty some fluid out.

Also try disconnecting the pipes from washer jets in the bonnet and pump some fluid through that way - that will narrow down if you have a blockage at the jets or further back towards the pump/tank.