Wiper Arm Corrosion - constant problem Aussie Fords?

[fps_grandma]

FGX

The driver's side wiper arm failed at the base at the connecting nut when the passenger side wiper at around 70,000 kms.

T minus 2, on the second last day prior to failure the angle of sweep extended over the A pillar.

T minus 1, on the last day prior to failure the driver's side wiper arm barely moved from the original resting position when activated.


Despite having a subscription to the Haynes manual I didn't have much anything beyond basic tools to fix it entirely by myself.

So I took it to a mechanic and surprisingly after $40 it was fixed.

I would have had to spend more purchasing a brand new socket set or thought I would need to pay for more parts like a replacement linkage mechanism if I didn't have a mechanic's second opinion.

[fps_grandma]

Bugger I couldn't edit my original post in time and I should know better than post so late at midnight:

Originally Posted by fps_grandma

FGX
The driver's side wiper arm failed at the base at the connecting nut while the passenger side wiper arm was fine at around 70,000 kms.

[Terror_Tree]

I had a 2009 Territory for 6 years and my current car is a 2015 Territory. I have not had this issue, maybe because each time I wash my car I put Armor All on the wiper arms?

[5thFordWA]

Finally got around to refurbishing my 2016 Territory wiper arms, as I had to remove them anyway for a wiper motor problem. (Full description of that in SZ Territory forum "sticky").

Would have preferred Wattyl Killrust paint, but for weekend urgency and convenience I chose White Knight Epoxy Enamel and the correct Etch Primer as a reasonable alternative. I am expecting it to last at least as long as the original coating. Also would have preferred satin finish, but could only get flat black - looks OK.

Looks good and I am happy with the job.

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Cheers.