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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 54 (WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS)SYSTEM TESTINGPINPOINT TEST N - REAR WIPER WILL NOT MOVE TO LIFTGATE WINDOW OPEN POSITION
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Pinpoint Test N - Rear Wiper Will Not Move To Liftgate Window Open Position
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Pinpoint Test N - Rear Wiper Will Not Move To Liftgate Window Open Position
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When liftgate window is open, rear wiper arm and blade assembly should drop down off window glass. If wiper arm does not drop down off window glass, go to next step.
- Inspect fuse No. 2 (10-amp) in instrument panel fuse block. If fuse is okay, go to next step. If fuse is blown, repair shorted circuit as necessary.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect rear wiper motor connector. Disconnect opening liftgate window switch connector located in liftgate. Ensure liftgate window is fully closed. Measure resistance between opening liftgate window switch terminals. If resistance is more than 10,000 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 10,000 ohms or less, replace opening liftgate switch.
- Disconnect rear wiper motor connector. Measure resistance of Black/Yellow wire between rear wiper motor wiring harness connector and opening liftgate window switch wiring harness connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in Black/Yellow wire.
- Measure resistance of Black wire between ground and opening liftgate window switch wiring harness connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace rear wiper motor. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in Black wire.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.