Washer Hose Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. 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) inside diameter black rubber hose over the ends of the washer hose, and clamp both ends of the rubber hose using spring clamps.