Software Safe Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The windshield wiper motor defaults to software safe mode when the run/park sensor does not sense the Hall-effect magnet inside the wiper motor. This can be caused by an obstruction of the windshield wipers, a binding linkage or loss of the Hall-effect signal. The motor continues to operate in a high/low speed condition, and when turned off, the wipers immediately park on the windshield. If necessary, the wipers can be turned on and off until they return to the PARK position.
WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT FUNCTION CHART
| Multi-Function Switch Position | Circuit 589 (OG) | Circuit 61 (YE/RD) | Circuit 56 (DB/OG) | Circuit 58 (WH) | Circuit 63 (RD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN |
| INT 1 | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | GROUND |
| INT 2 | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | GROUND | GROUND |
| INT 3 | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | GROUND | OPEN |
| INT 4 | OPEN | OPEN | GROUND | GROUND | OPEN |
| INT 5 | OPEN | OPEN | GROUND | OPEN | OPEN |
| LOW | OPEN | OPEN | GROUND | OPEN | GROUND |
| HIGH | OPEN | GROUND | GROUND | OPEN | GROUND |
| WASH | GROUND | OPEN/GROUND | OPEN/GROUND | OPEN/GROUND | OPEN/GROUND |