Washer Fluid Filter?

My washer fluid resevoir was leaking, was frequently filling it up not realizing this. Last time I filled it up I was out again within a few days, filled it up and took a look at the hose going from the washer fluid pump to the spray nozzles and noticed a small white filter mounted inline with the 1/4" rubber hose. The fluid was leaking from the plastic housing. I tried removing the filter and it disintegrated in my hands. I have called Ford, looked everywhere on line and went to a couple of national parts stores, nobody stocks them.

Any ideas? I removed the hose and filter from the spray nozzles to the washer pump and replaced them with just one piece of hose, so I have windshield washing ability during the winter months.

I was just surprised that I could not find a replacement filter anywhere, not that it is causing any driveability problems or anything.

Thanks, Matt

Check the hose where it connects to the plastic tank also. Mine went there and it really wasn't noticable until I took it off.

I already found the filter and removed it because it failed, was looking for a replacement filter.

Matt

Go to the dealer. I imagine it shouldn't cost more than a few bucks (actually more than a buck, but this is a dealer).

Jeff

I called them, they were no help.

Matt

Wasn't able to find anything about an in-line filter, but I did see a couple of articles about a check valve. If you want, try one of the glass in-line gas filters; the one I got for my old Mustang II came with 3 different size fittings that screwed into each end. I got it at AutoZone. Might be effective enough for washer fluid- they have a small plastic mesh filter element inside. Good luck! SC Tom

I just used an off-the-shelf plastic body fuel filter that fit into the line. I figure that if the paper filter will not disintegrate in gasoline, washer fluid should be no problem.

I am not really sure you even need a filter on it. But, if you insist, get a motorcycle gasline filter. You can pick them up really cheap and almost anywhere, probably even WalMart. They are not made of paper inside. They are just a fine plastic screen. They should also use about the same size hose. Just a guess tho.

Good Luck

Hank