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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 904 (WIPER SYSTEM AND WASHER SYSTEM)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGWIPERS AND WASHERSSYMPTOM CHART

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Symptom Chart

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The wipers are inoperative	Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry. Ignition switch. Windshield wiper motor.	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The rear wiper is inoperative	Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry. Ignition switch. Rear window wiper motor.	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The wipers stay on continuously	Windshield wiper motor. Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry.	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The rear wiper stays on continuously	Rear window wiper motor. Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry.	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The high/low wiper speeds do not operate correctly (intermittent wiper mode OK)	Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry. Windshield wiper motor.	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
The low rear wiper speed does not operate correctly	Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry. Rear window wiper motor.	GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
The intermittent wiper speed does not operate correctly (high/low speeds OK)	Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry. Windshield wiper motor.	GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
The intermittent rear wiper speed does not operate correctly	Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry. Rear window wiper motor.	GO to PINPOINT TEST H .
The wipers do not operate correctly in the MIST position	Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry. Washer pump. Windshield wiper motor.	GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
The rear wiper wash and wipe function does not operate	Steering column multifunction switch. Circuitry. Washer pump. Rear window wiper motor.	GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
The washer pump is inoperative	Windshield washer pump. Steering column multifunction switch. Windshield wiper motor. Rear window wiper motor. Circuitry.	GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
The speed dependent interval mode does not operate correctly	Windshield wiper motor. Circuitry. Powertrain control module (PCM).	GO to PINPOINT TEST L .
The wipers will not park at the correct position	Windshield wiper motor. Rear window wiper motor. Pivot arm adjustment. Linkage.	ADJUST the windshield wiper blade and pivot arm. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT .

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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.