Symptom Chart

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION 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
  • The wipers are inoperative - rear window
  • Fuse(s)
  • Multi-function switch
  • Circuitry
  • Rear window wiper motor
  • The wipers stay on continuously - windshield
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • Multi-function switch
  • Circuitry
  • The wipers stay on continuously - rear window
  • Rear window wiper motor
  • Multi-function switch
  • Circuitry
  • The high/low wiper speeds do not operate correctly - windshield
  • Multi-function switch
  • Circuitry
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • The intermittent wiper speed does not operate correctly - rear window
  • Multi-function switch
  • Circuitry
  • Rear window wiper motor
  • The intermittent wiper speed does not operate correctly - windshield
  • Multi-function switch
  • Circuitry
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • 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
  • 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
  • The wipers will not park at the correct position - rear window
  • Pivot arm adjustment
  • The headlamps do not illuminate when the wipers are on
  • Circuitry
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • SJB
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