This happens to me as well. Never stays out too long and if I hold it long enough it usually comes right back. Annoying though nonetheless.
Thank you so much for posting this, I took your advice and it totally worked! First I just took the cap off and tried it and when that worked, I drilled a tiny hole like you suggested.I FOUND THE SOLUTION!
Well... maybe.
Okay, so the first year we had the Bronco, we had this issue several times. Like, at least once every month or two, and most of the time it's hot here, so I doubt the cold/ice has anything to do with it (unless that's another unrelated issue, which it could be). The first couple of times, I thought the tank was low, since you can't see the fluid level visually, and I didn't even realize there's an indicator that comes on when it actually is low. Obviously, that wasn't the problem. And like many of you, this issue comes and goes at random with no clear reason.
Last year (I don't remember exactly when, but it's been several months at least) I started thinking that maybe it has something to do with the washer fluid tank experiencing a vacuum, as if it's not venting properly. So I figured I'd try something:
I drilled a tiny hole, I think about 3/32", in the filler cap. Couldn't do any harm either way. Well, guess what?
We haven't had a single incident of the washer fluid not spraying since then!
Now, does this prove anything? Of course not. It's purely anecdotal evidence, and it could just be coincidence. But we haven't changed anything else, and for some reason we haven't had the issue again.
So if you want to give it a try, it certainly won't hurt anything. You're not going to lose fluid, and it just might work. If anyone here wants to do the same, please post here if you still have a problem afterward. Likewise, if we ever have the issue pop up again on our Bronco, I'll revisit this thread and edit this post...
Good luck!
I FOUND THE SOLUTION!
Well... maybe.
Okay, so the first year we had the Bronco, we had this issue several times. Like, at least once every month or two, and most of the time it's hot here, so I doubt the cold/ice has anything to do with it (unless that's another unrelated issue, which it could be). The first couple of times, I thought the tank was low, since you can't see the fluid level visually, and I didn't even realize there's an indicator that comes on when it actually is low. Obviously, that wasn't the problem. And like many of you, this issue comes and goes at random with no clear reason.
Last year (I don't remember exactly when, but it's been several months at least) I started thinking that maybe it has something to do with the washer fluid tank experiencing a vacuum, as if it's not venting properly. So I figured I'd try something:
I drilled a tiny hole, I think about 3/32", in the filler cap. Couldn't do any harm either way. Well, guess what?
We haven't had a single incident of the washer fluid not spraying since then!
Now, does this prove anything? Of course not. It's purely anecdotal evidence, and it could just be coincidence. But we haven't changed anything else, and for some reason we haven't had the issue again.
So if you want to give it a try, it certainly won't hurt anything. You're not going to lose fluid, and it just might work. If anyone here wants to do the same, please post here if you still have a problem afterward. Likewise, if we ever have the issue pop up again on our Bronco, I'll revisit this thread and edit this post...
Good luck!
first, check fuse 16. It may be blown or weak. If not there, open the cap on the reservoir and try your fluid. If that solves the issue, drill a tiny hole in the cap so the reservoir can breathe. Third option is an unplugged line. It’s under the windshield cowling passenger side. Tough to get to, but right there under the cowling. Make sure the hoses didn’t come loose at the 90.
