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2002 Ford ThunderbirdFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 249 (Wiper System And Washer System)
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- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Wipers and Washers
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: The Wipers Are Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test B: The Wipers Stay On Continuously
- Pinpoint Test C: The High/Low Wiper Speeds Do Not Operate Correctly (Intermittent Wiper Mode OK)
- Pinpoint Test D: The Intermittent Wiper Speed Does Not Operate Correctly (High/Low Speeds OK)
- Pinpoint Test E: The Wipers Do Not Operate Correctly In The Mist Position
- Pinpoint Test F: The Washer Pump Is Inoperative
- Component Test - Windshield Wiper Motor
- Wipers and Washers
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
Factory Service Tools
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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.