windshield washer tank full, lines connected, fuse working, i get no spraying when i push button.....where is the motor located at?....would appriciate any input.....thanx marma

 

you should probably try the 87-96 truck forum for a good awnser

 

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If it is like my 95 F150 the pump is in the bottom fo the washer fluid reservoir located on driver's side along with the radiator reservoir. Have same problem myself very suddenly and have not traced out. You need to check for power at the electrical connector for the pump with someone engaging the washer with ignition on, if you have power probably the pump is gone or there is gunk in lines or pump suction port.
The 95 manual says there is a wiper module which controls the washer - mine starts the washer cycle for the wiper but I can't hear the pump motor trying to run.
I will read up some more and check back here if I find new info.
Anyone with previous experience please jump in. Thanks

 

If you push the "wash" button, and get nothing, do this test.

Turn off the truck, and turn the key to the run position. Turn of everything else. Radio, heater fan, and so forth. Push wash button. You should hear a relay on the passenger side click when you push. If not, the relay is bad or the power is not reaching it (fuse? Wire? Ground?). If you do hear a click, the relay is fine and power is not getting to the pump itself, or the pump died. Most of the truck washer pumps (for Ford at least) are crimp-case style, meaning that they aren't completely water proof. So years of road salt, water, and so forth can eventually eat the windings and the armature of the motor, and it dies. A simple $15 replacement at any auto store, less at a junkyard.

 

^^^ Just had this problem a few weeks ago on my 96 F150. No spraying but would get the click when I hit the button. Bought a new one at the store for 15 bucks, and it is a real easy install. As has been said it is you will have to take out the reservoir to get good access to it on the bottom. Had to pry out the retaining ring and then the pump pulls right out. Honestly it took me more time to deal with securing the reservoir back to the bracket because the rusty old bolt snapped off when I took it off.

 

Thanks for the info, as soon as I get a chance will do the checks above and try to resolve.

 

Turn off the truck, and turn the key to the run position. Turn of everything else. Radio, heater fan, and so forth. Push wash button. You should hear a relay on the passenger side click when you push. If not, the relay is bad or the power is not reaching it (fuse? Wire? Ground?). If you do hear a click, the relay is fine and power is not getting to the pump itself, or the pump died. Most of the truck washer pumps (for Ford at least) are crimp-case style, meaning that they aren't completely water proof.

Thank you for that explaination. It was helpful! Keystonepaul