2001 Ranger wiper failure

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tomcas - 15 Feb 2007 01:03 GMT

The wiper died on my truck with only 60K miles. It was snowing but the
blades stop on the very first stroke pointing straight up on the
windshield, not while attempting to park. The motor wasn't under any
apparent load. The 30 amp fuse is OK and I can hear a clicking under the
dash. Is this a common problem? Are there any likely causes or places to
probe with a meter?

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samstone@aol.com - 15 Feb 2007 09:21 GMT

>The wiper died on my truck with only 60K miles. It was snowing but the
>blades stop on the very first stroke pointing straight up on the
>windshield, not while attempting to park. The motor wasn't under any
>apparent load. The 30 amp fuse is OK and I can hear a clicking under the
>dash. Is this a common problem? Are there any likely causes or places to
>probe with a meter?

sounds like the motor and switch are ok , but the linkage to the wiper arms
has become disconnected or broken.

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tomcas - 16 Feb 2007 01:28 GMT

>>The wiper died on my truck with only 60K miles. It was snowing but the
>>blades stop on the very first stroke pointing straight up on the
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> sounds like the motor and switch are ok , but the linkage to the wiper arms
> has become disconnected or broken.

You were close. It seems that ice in the area of the linkage stopped it.
After sitting in a heated garage for a few hours it loosened up and is
now working. Thanks.

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Greg Dayton - 16 Feb 2007 06:24 GMT

I have the same exact problem with my 2003 Ranger as of yesterday. Ohio
here and its been very icy and no heated garage.Any tips on thawing the
linkage out side?.It looks hidden and incased.Could i use a heat gun or
hair blower in any area that may help?.Warmer temps coming and after the
last post i surely hope mine will do the same thing before i call THE
SHOP!.

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Ford Tech - 16 Feb 2007 13:43 GMT

>I have the same exact problem with my 2003 Ranger as of yesterday. Ohio
> here and its been very icy and no heated garage.Any tips on thawing the
> linkage out side?.It looks hidden and incased.Could i use a heat gun or
> hair blower in any area that may help?.Warmer temps coming and after the
> last post i surely hope mine will do the same thing before i call THE
> SHOP!.

Get a spay can of liquid deicer.. If you can see the linkage, spray it on
the connections.. A hair dryer might work too if its not too windy..

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