Fix for this loom tubing?

[Discobee]

My rear wiper wasn't dispensing the fluid, so then I lifted the hatch to take a look and saw that this loom was severed. There were signs of water/fluid coming from the top portion of the tubing, so I'm guessing this is part of the hose that feeds the fluid to the rear wipers. Is there an easy fix for this? I was thinking of just bringing both ends as close as possible and then wrapping waterproof tape around it. But I wanted to ask the forum for any other suggestions if anyone has experienced the same, thanks.

 

[bb37]

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[BigOleFordFan]

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Can I ask why ?

Just curious, that's all, cause I may have a solution for the OP

 

[Discobee]

Hook a brother up ^^

 

[SyndicateZ]

So, is that black the actual fluid hose or just the conduit that the hose travels through? My feeling is that thats the black conduit the washer fluid hose travels through, although I dont see the severed ends of it popping out

 

[Discobee]

I think is the actual hose where the fluid goes through because I tested it out and the blue colored fluid came out from the top portion of that severed loom and all of the fluid ran down the side and drained down towards the rear bumper.

 

[bb37]

Can I ask why ?

I was headed down the path of "that tube is split loom for holding wires and not the actual fluid tubing". Then I realized I was wrong.

 

[BigOleFordFan]

@Discobee

Well I don't recall ever seeing that type of loom being used to carry fluids, but OTOH, I have seen stranger things

However, the solution I was referring to is going to sLowes or Home Despot & find a brass or Stainless Steel coupling (or a short piece of nylon/brass/copper/ss tubing) that fits snugly inside the loom, and use 2 small hose clamps to secure it on each end.

These items can be found in the plumbing section where they sell the tubing for Ice Makers ect....

 

[Discobee]

That's a great idea with the plumbing coupler! I was also thinking of maybe some type of small irrigation rubber hose that I could cut into a small piece to couple it over the loom. Will try it out and report back to the forum.

 

[Left Coast Geek]

pretty sure there's a hose inside that loom. you need to fish out the ends of that hose and splice them together, the loom is just mechancial protection

 

[Discobee]

That's what I first thought it was.... But the tubing is already very narrow so I don't think it is. Also I found this other thread talking about it and that OP confirms that it is the actual fluid hose.

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[DieselMonk]

While I was out today and had my trunk open, there was an opportunity to look! Seems like the hose is under stress? Which that I don’t mean stretched to its limits, rather twisted and forced to make almost an “O” shape when the lid is closed? Like a garden hose you give it a little twist to coil it up.

 

[Discobee]

Seems to me like Ford should have just used a rubber tubing instead of a plastic loom for this particular section.

 

[DieselMonk]

Seems like a replacement tubing cost like $30? Pop a couple of covers off and Bob is your uncle? Sounds easy.
Googled something like: expedition washer fluid tubing liftgate

Seems to me like Ford should have just used a rubber tubing instead of a plastic loom for this particular section.

 

[Discobee]

Ok finally got a chance to go to the hardware store...bought a brass "hose barb" fitting and the correct size is 3/8" to 3/8". I slid both ends of the severed tubing into the coupler and then tested out the rear wiper fluid. Result: Fluid is flowing once again...but it's not a perfect seal so there is some leak at the coupler. But the fluid works once again so that's good enough for now. The rear hatch also opens and closes just fine. I think I will change to 3/8" rubber or silicone tubing so that it keeps the loom flexible and will probably have a better seal overall.

Cost: $5 for the coupler

 

[Moeman]

That's a beast of a fitting. I'd be concerned what's happening with that thing when you close the TG. I think they also make them in plastic, but I'd go for a size that will fit inside the hoses. If not in the regular plumbing section, maybe in the irrigation section? Like a drip line connector, maybe? To get a good seal, a little dab of silicone before inserting (on the barb, not inside the tube or you risk a clog). Then maybe finish it off with some small zip ties pulled tight with a pair of pliers. That way, no metal clanking around scratching your paint.

 

[EVTMechanic]

Mine broke to. It is solid loom that carries the washer fluid. The tried splicing and that did not work well for me. The tubing just kept cracking further and further. Ended up buying the replacement part. It is only about a foot long and not that bad to install

 

[Discobee]

@Moeman yes I do share those same concerns too...I tried going with an inner coupler made of plastic at 3/16" size and it didn't fit...the next size down is 1/8" and that was a real narrow piece and I was worried that it might've obstructed the flow so I didn't try it and went with this current fitting.

But now just like @EVTMechanic mentioned, the loom may just keep breaking...so I've ordered some rubber tubing 3/8" size from Amazon and will try to sleeve it over the loom. it's supposed to arrive today. Will report back.

 

[Moeman]

@Discobee - that is indeed a strange washer hose. I just went out and looked at ours. They must have had a reason for choosing this tubing, but definitely seems too brittle for the application. Rubber hose definitely seems like a better way to go. Now I'll be keeping an eye on ours to see if its showing any signs of failing

 

[BigOleFordFan]

Ok finally got a chance to go to the hardware store...bought a brass "hose barb" fitting and the correct size is 3/8" to 3/8". I slid both ends of the severed tubing into the coupler and then tested out the rear wiper fluid. Result: Fluid is flowing once again...but it's not a perfect seal so there is some leak at the coupler. But the fluid works once again so that's good enough for now. The rear hatch also opens and closes just fine. I think I will change to 3/8" rubber or silicone tubing so that it keeps the loom flexible and will probably have a better seal overall.

Cost: $5 for the coupler

Just an FYI, but 'barbed" fittings are designed to go INSIDE of the tubing, not the other way around...