macattak1 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Seriously, Driving down the road all I see are these two huge spray nozzles sticking up above the hood in front of me. I mean huge and obnoxious. Maybe it is how high I sit in the seat. But still, it is obnoxious. Peace and Blessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Seriously, Driving down the road all I see are these two huge spray nozzles sticking up above the hood in front of me. I mean huge and obnoxious. Maybe it is how high I sit in the seat. But still, it is obnoxious. Peace and Blessings I'm 6'1, and I didn't notice that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Seriously, Driving down the road all I see are these two huge spray nozzles sticking up above the hood in front of me. I mean huge and obnoxious. Maybe it is how high I sit in the seat. But still, it is obnoxious. Peace and Blessings I guess putting them in the wiper arm would have taken too much effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macattak1 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 I'm 6'1, and I didn't notice that. That is probably why. The lower you sit the more they stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I guess putting them in the wiper arm would have taken too much effort. That causes so many problems its not even funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockFX Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 That is probably why.The lower you sit the more they stand out. Raise the seat up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boegey Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I guess putting them in the wiper arm would have taken too much effort. I have friends with GM's that have the washer nozzles in the wiper arms and what a pain at temps below zero. I live in MN and washers are needed especially with the salty road spray up onto the windshield. I spent over a half hour in -15 degree weather with a blow dryer trying to thaw out a set of hoses that fed these wiper arm mounted nozzles for a friend of my wife who was visiting. What a pain!! I'm glad my Fords don't use that idea!! At least on the hood, the engine temps keep the hoses from freezing. If the nozzle itself freezes, a couple whacks with a snow brush quickly and easily clears the ice clog. (And YES, windshield washer fluid does freeze!!) Boegey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Raise the seat up? Steal a booster seat from Denny's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have friends with GM's that have the washer nozzles in the wiper arms and what a pain at temps below zero. I live in MN and washers are needed especially with the salty road spray up onto the windshield. I spent over a half hour in -15 degree weather with a blow dryer trying to thaw out a set of hoses that fed these wiper arm mounted nozzles for a friend of my wife who was visiting. What a pain!! I'm glad my Fords don't use that idea!! At least on the hood, the engine temps keep the hoses from freezing. If the nozzle itself freezes, a couple whacks with a snow brush quickly and easily clears the ice clog. (And YES, windshield washer fluid does freeze!!) Boegey There is a new kind of washer fluid out that will not freeze up to 40 below. It really does work. Only draw back is that it costs about $4/jug, but it's worth it. I used it last winter and never had problem no matter how cold and sloppy. And yes the nozzle in wiper blade causes more problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 There is a new kind of washer fluid out that will not freeze up to 40 below. It really does work. Only draw back is that it costs about $4/jug, but it's worth it. I used it last winter and never had problem no matter how cold and sloppy. And yes the nozzle in wiper blade causes more problems. Is that the Teflon stuff? Anyway, when i had the Fusion I liked it. My big complaint was the loudness with the fan on high defrost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have friends with GM's that have the washer nozzles in the wiper arms and what a pain at temps below zero. I live in MN and washers are needed especially with the salty road spray up onto the windshield. I spent over a half hour in -15 degree weather with a blow dryer trying to thaw out a set of hoses that fed these wiper arm mounted nozzles for a friend of my wife who was visiting. What a pain!! I'm glad my Fords don't use that idea!! At least on the hood, the engine temps keep the hoses from freezing. If the nozzle itself freezes, a couple whacks with a snow brush quickly and easily clears the ice clog. (And YES, windshield washer fluid does freeze!!) Boegey i've found the easiest way to defrost a frozen windshield is to keep an extra bottle of window spray in your car and pour it over it. assuming the bottle hasn't frozen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The size of the windshield washer fluid holes was the only complaint you had? I think we have a winning car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macattak1 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Steal a booster seat from Denny's. At least that is something I didn't think of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macattak1 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 The size of the windshield washer fluid holes was the only complaint you had? I think we have a winning car! Na. There are other things too. I made a post about that. Taurus Fusion Test Drive. And I did raise the seat up. It has the jack thing. One other thing I found that I did like is that the steering column tilts And Telescopes. Peace and Blessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) Na. There are other things too. I made a post about that. Taurus Fusion Test Drive.And I did raise the seat up. It has the jack thing. One other thing I found that I did like is that the steering column tilts And Telescopes. Peace and Blessings it has the jack? What model fusion was it...I had a bare bones SE (lowest you can get here) and it was power. Edited October 17, 2007 by suv_guy_19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 They are mounted on the good exactly where they are because Ford through careful research determined that this is the best design and location for consistent and reliable performance in all conditions over an extended period of time. This takes many things into consideration, including their position near the warmer engine block and hood insulation. It's also the area of the car most likely to be free of snow blockage. The same applies for the washer design in the rear lift-gate. My Lincoln LS had the sprayers in the cowling of the hood so there were no visible nozzles. I had no trouble with these but I always made sure the snow was cleared from the gutter. What's interesting is that Ford actually moved the spray nozzles in 2003 to the cowling because they were on the hood, very nice detail IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have friends with GM's that have the washer nozzles in the wiper arms and what a pain at temps below zero. I live in MN and washers are needed especially with the salty road spray up onto the windshield. I spent over a half hour in -15 degree weather with a blow dryer trying to thaw out a set of hoses that fed these wiper arm mounted nozzles for a friend of my wife who was visiting. What a pain!! I'm glad my Fords don't use that idea!! At least on the hood, the engine temps keep the hoses from freezing. If the nozzle itself freezes, a couple whacks with a snow brush quickly and easily clears the ice clog. (And YES, windshield washer fluid does freeze!!) Boegey I live in MN as well and never had a problem with them on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 They are mounted on the good exactly where they are because Ford through careful research determined that this is the best design and location for consistent and reliable performance in all conditions over an extended period of time. This takes many things into consideration, including their position near the warmer engine block and hood insulation. It's also the area of the car most likely to be free of snow blockage. The same applies for the washer design in the rear lift-gate. My Lincoln LS had the sprayers in the cowling of the hood so there were no visible nozzles. I had no trouble with these but I always made sure the snow was cleared from the gutter. What's interesting is that Ford actually moved the spray nozzles in 2003 to the cowling because they were on the hood, very nice detail IMO. Where have you been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Where have you been? Been busy assimilating other civilizations, I presume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) Been busy assimilating other civilizations, I presume. I am Borg. Resistance is futile. I will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to my own. Your culture will adapt to service me. Prepare to be assimilated. It's sad that I know that line by heart even though I haven't watched Star Trek in over a year. Edited October 17, 2007 by suv_guy_19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hey Borg, have you assimilated that CTS yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White99GT Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Seriously, Driving down the road all I see are these two huge spray nozzles sticking up above the hood in front of me. I mean huge and obnoxious. Seriously, This is one of the most ridiculous complaints I have ever heard. Just further proof that no matter what any automaker does there will always be some detail that annoys someone, somewhere. Look at the nozzles on that one, HUUUUUUGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Seriously, This is one of the most ridiculous complaints I have ever heard. Just further proof that no matter what any automaker does there will always be some detail that annoys someone, somewhere. Look at the nozzles on that one, HUUUUUUGE! Look at that, they pretty much hide the wipers, and then people complain about the nozzles. Theres nothing that can really be done. thats the best palce for the nozzles to be to have their effect. Its important here, since we have cold and bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnFan Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hey Borg, have you assimilated that CTS yet? Dunno if he did, but I do know there's a brand new-spanking black MKX 07 in his garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I am Borg. Resistance is futile. I will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to my own. Your culture will adapt to service me. Prepare to be assimilated. It's sad that I know that line by heart even though I haven't watched Star Trek in over a year. "Service us". The Borg are a collective consciousness. There are no individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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