Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Symptom Chart - Wipers and Washers

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The wipers are inoperative - windshield	Fuse(s) Multi-function switch Circuitry Windshield wiper motor	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
The wipers are inoperative - rear window	Fuse(s) Multi-function switch Circuitry Rear window wiper motor	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
The wipers stay on continuously - windshield	Windshield wiper motor Multi-function switch Circuitry	Go to Pinpoint Test C .
The wipers stay on continuously - rear window	Rear window wiper motor Multi-function switch Circuitry	Go to Pinpoint Test D .
The high/low wiper speeds do not operate correctly - windshield	Multi-function switch Circuitry Windshield wiper motor	Go to Pinpoint Test E .
The intermittent wiper speed does not operate correctly - rear window	Multi-function switch Circuitry Rear window wiper motor	Go to Pinpoint Test F .
The intermittent wiper speed does not operate correctly - windshield	Multi-function switch Circuitry Windshield wiper motor	Go to Pinpoint Test G .
The wash and wipe function is inoperative - windshield	Windshield wiper motor	If the washer pump is inoperative, go to Pinpoint Test H . If the washer pump is operative, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor. TEST the system for normal operation.
The wash and wipe function is inoperative - rear window	Multi-function switch Circuitry Washer pump Rear window wiper motor	If the washer pump is inoperative, go to Pinpoint Test H . If the washer pump is operative, INSTALL a new rear wiper motor. TEST the system for normal operation.
The washer pump is inoperative	Circuitry Windshield washer pump Multi-function switch Windshield wiper motor Rear window wiper motor	Go to Pinpoint Test H .
The wipers will not park at the correct position - windshield	Linkage Windshield wiper motor	If the wipers immediately stop on the windshield as soon as they are turned off, INSTALL a new windshield wiper motor.
	Pivot arm adjustment	ADJUST pivot arm, REFER to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Windshield .
The wipers will not park at the correct position - rear window	Pivot arm adjustment	ADJUST pivot arm, REFER to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Rear .
The headlamps do not illuminate when the wipers are on	Circuitry Windshield wiper motor SJB	Go to Pinpoint Test I .