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Old Mar 4, 2019 | 08:29 PM
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Wipers Don't Work,except....

...when I push the wiper button.What should I check?
If I do need to replace the switch,where's the best place to get one,& how hard
is it to R&R?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2019 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by AngliaGT
...when I push the wiper button.What should I check?
Look for washer fluid coming out of the nozzle.

What problem you are having?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2019 | 08:02 AM
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Sounds like the wipers only function on the "wash" cycle. The switch must be bad. I just replaced mine, got it at dealership. It was pricey. Not sure about local parts stores? Get online and search.

The switch isn't hard to remove. Need to get the cover off the column. There are 3 screws on the bottom of the cover. You need to remove lock cylinder. Insert keys, push pin in bottom of lock, turn keys and remove cylinder(watch video).

The turn signal switch also includes the hazard switch in the top of column.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2019 | 09:06 PM
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My4Fordtrucks,

Reread my post - it's in there.

Freightrain,

Thanks - I was hoping that I wouldn't have to replace it,
but it's lasted almost 25 years.I guess they don't make 'em like they used to!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 07:33 AM
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My4Fordtrucks,

Reread my post - it's in there.
Ah. I wasn’t including the title in the question.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 07:50 AM
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Had the same problem, wipers wouldn't work unless you kept 'jiggling' the handle.

I replaced mine with one from NAPA - straightforward job and cost about $50.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by My4Fordtrucks


Ah. I wasn’t including the title in the question.

No problem - I hope I didn't sound arrogant.

Ended up buying one from Rockauto.It was an OEM Motorcraft unit.
It was just under $100.I checked the local Ford dealer,& they wanted $150
for the same part.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 09:25 PM
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Thanks for all the help! I got it swapped out.It was a really easy job.
I pulled the old one apart,& found out it was just a wire that broke.
Wish I would've checked that first,before spending all that money.
 
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