Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
No communication with the front electronic module (FEM)	Circuitry FEM	REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES to continue diagnosis.
The wipers are inoperative	Multifunction switch Circuitry Ignition switch Windshield wiper motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The wipers stay on continuously	Windshield wiper motor Multifunction switch Circuitry	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The high/low wiper speeds do not operate correctly (intermittent wiper mode OK)	Multifunction switch Circuitry Windshield wiper motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The intermittent windshield wiper speed does not operate correctly (high/low speeds OK)	Multifunction switch Circuitry Windshield wiper motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The wash and wipe functions are inoperative	Multifunction switch Circuitry Washer pump Washer pump relay	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
The wipers will not park at the correct position	Windshield wiper motor Pivot arm adjustment Linkage	REFER to WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT in this article.
The wipers do not operate correctly in the MIST position	Multifunction switch Circuitry Washer pump Washer pump relay	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
The washer pump is inoperative	Washer pump Multifunction switch Windshield wiper motor Circuitry	GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
The low washer fluid indicator does not operate correctly	Instrument cluster Circuitry Low washer fluid switch	REPAIR the low washer fluid indicator lamp. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER for the correct diagnostic direction.
The headlamps do not illuminate when the wipers are on	Circuitry Front electronic module (FEM) Windshield wiper motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
The moisture-sensitive wipers do not operate correctly	Circuitry Multifunction switch Rain sensor module Windshield wiper motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST H .