Notices
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Slick Sixties Ford Truck

66 windshield wiper switch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 1, 2018 | 09:58 AM
  #1  
mr.badwrench's Avatar
mr.badwrench
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
66 windshield wiper switch

searching for a windshield wiper switch for my 66. lmc lists one but you have to buy the motor with it. cant seem to find one at any other online shops. are there any later model ones that will work? I found a couple 68-72 switches and the plugs look similar but don't want to waste the if it wont work. thanks for any info!
 
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2018 | 10:04 AM
  #2  
NumberDummy's Avatar
NumberDummy
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by mr.badwrench
searching for a windshield wiper switch for my 66.

lmc lists one but you have to buy the motor with it. can't seem to find one at any other online shops. are there any later model ones that will work?

I found a couple 68-72 switches (will not work) and the plugs look similar but don't want to waste the if it wont work.
Single or two speed wipers? If two speed wipers, is the windshield washer switch located above the ignition switch or incorporated within the wiper switch?
 
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2018 | 10:07 AM
  #3  
mr.badwrench's Avatar
mr.badwrench
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
that I don't know as it was missing when I got the truck. there are no holes above the ignition switch. it has 7 wires if that helps
 
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2018 | 10:22 AM
  #4  
NumberDummy's Avatar
NumberDummy
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by mr.badwrench
that I don't know as it was missing when I got the truck. there are no holes above the ignition switch. it has 7 wires if that helps
C6TZ-17A553-B .. Windshield Wiper Switch - 7 terminals, incorporates the windshield washer switch / Marked: C6TB-17A553-B / Obsolete

1966 F100/350 & Econoline from serial number 760,001 / 1966 F500/950 & N/NT500/950 from serial number 802,001 / 1967 Econoline / 1967/69 F800/950 & N/NT500/950.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 1 = 763-434-0123.

OBSOLETE RELIABLE PARTS in Nashville GA has 2 = 229-686-5101.
 
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2018 | 10:34 AM
  #5  
mr.badwrench's Avatar
mr.badwrench
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
thanks for the part# info, ill start calling tomorrow. any idea on other switches that might fit?
 
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2018 | 10:49 AM
  #6  
NumberDummy's Avatar
NumberDummy
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by mr.badwrench
thanks for the part# info, ill start calling tomorrow.

any idea on other switches that might fit?
- - None! - -
 
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2018 | 11:00 AM
  #7  
mr.badwrench's Avatar
mr.badwrench
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
ok,thanks. hopefully I can pick one up Monday..
 
Reply
Old Jul 4, 2018 | 08:29 AM
  #8  
666F-100's Avatar
666F-100
New User
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Best bet is to find a good switch in a truck at your local junkyard. I just had to replace mine because the old one shorted out and melted. Now we can drive in the rain again! There were multiple switches for 61-66 trucks around, just took some walking and rummaging. Just one threaded ring that holds the switch on from the front. Good luck to you!
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jul 7, 2018 | 03:27 PM
  #9  
mr.badwrench's Avatar
mr.badwrench
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
after a little research I found that the wiper switch from an 87-88 pickup with the intermittent wiper box is a perfect fit, no wiring changes and works great. its kinda nice to have the intermittent option too. the part #on the box is 8Z3-260-8H10 and has another # 17c476
 
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2018 | 07:24 PM
  #10  
NumberDummy's Avatar
NumberDummy
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by mr.badwrench
after a little research I found that the wiper switch from an 87-88 pickup with the intermittent wiper box is a perfect fit, no wiring changes and works great. its kinda nice to have the intermittent option too.

The part #on the box is 8Z3-260-8H10 and has another # 17C476
1987/91 F150/350 & Bronco:

The intermittent wiper switch is E7TZ-17A553-A (marked: E7TB-17A553-CA). The intermittent wiper governor is E9TZ-17C476-A (replaced E7TZ-17A476-A - marked: E7TF-17C476-AB or CA).
 
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2018 | 09:56 PM
  #11  
mr.badwrench's Avatar
mr.badwrench
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 32
Likes: 0


these are the only # i ca see.
 
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2018 | 10:27 PM
  #12  
NumberDummy's Avatar
NumberDummy
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by mr.badwrench


these are the only # i ca see.
This is the intermittent wiper governor, someone has scratched out the ID numbers prefix of E7TF // Visible is the 17C476 basic number and the ID numbers CA suffix

E7TF-17C476-CA .. See post #10.
 
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2018 | 08:53 AM
  #13  
mr.badwrench's Avatar
mr.badwrench
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
thanks for the info! im really happy it worked. I called the 3 places you gave me and all were sold out. its crazy how difficult some parts are to find
 
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2018 | 04:50 PM
  #14  
James_Western_Canada's Avatar
James_Western_Canada
Laughing Gas
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 78
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Have a look @ this!!

Installing a Factory Wiper Delay - FORDification.com

James
 
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2018 | 09:27 PM
  #15  
The Masked Rider's Avatar
The Masked Rider
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,670
Likes: 8
James, did you read the notes: at the bottom of that article? This article discusses installing a 78'-79' switch into a 67'-72',,, not a 65'-66'. ???
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:44 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE