Wipers will not work

Okay, I tried that and still nothing. I did however locate a relay behind the dash kind of straight up from the floor on the left side of steering column. It says Relay Wiper on it and has a lot of numbers and letters on it so I wrote all them down in case that is what it was. What do you think? Thank you.

I have been able to try the second test because its been raining out and I do not have a garage so I have to wait for it to let up first. But, I found out about a three way toggle switch that will work with intermittent wipers and I wanted to know do you know how to properly hook that up. No auto parts store, dealership, junk yard, car lot, etc. in the two to three counties around me have the relay and the only place that does wants to charge me about a hundred dollars and they said they aren't even sure if it will work or not and they do not do refunds so I really do not want to pay that and without having a guarantee its the part I need. So if you have any idea of how to do that I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you for all your help I really appreciate it! :)

Okay, I did what you just said and the only wires with power on them were the black wire on the left and the blue wire on the other side. :) Thank you.

Okay, when I tested the black wire it lit up. Then I checked the dark blue wire and it lit up. I ran each wire to the terminals like you said. Nothing happened. I replaced the wiper motor with a new one that is the first thing I did and it did n't work so I don't think its the motor. However, I replaced a blown fuse and when I turned the wiper switch they moved straight up but are now stuck in that position and wont move. I replaced the motor, the switch (actually I just bought the whole steering column and put that in) and then I replaced all my fuses. I also tested all the wires and ran them exactly like you told me (I printed off your directions and followed them to the letter) and still nothing. But when I took the wiper relay off to let an auto parts place try and match it up when I put it back on the wipers started working for about a minute and then they stopped and wouldn't work. So I turned the switch on and off to see if they would work and they didn't. I also don't hear the motor run or click or anything. So what else can I do?

First of all let me just say that I truly appreciate all your help. You have been the only person who has tried to help me and I really appreciate it. You will be pleased to know that I got it fixed today! I took the relay to this TV Repair Shop that has been around for years and the guy there repaired the relay and then another guy checked all my wires and fixed all of them and now the wipers run and work on all three settings. Thank you so much! I can never repay you enough for what you have done to try and help me. Sincerely, Starjan.

My car is a 1997. The wipers only go half way up than go back down. They do not go all the way up. Do you know if it is the motor?

Thanks,
Brandy

i am sure on the Ford's the motor is one unit, as in the mechanical part and electrical part, are together. replace the motor and it should be fine.

I just bought a used 1995 Ford Escort and on the way home the windshield wipers started running on their own. I had not activated them and when I tried to turn them off i got no results. eventually they turned off on their own, but a few minutes later they started up again. This time they would not shut off, and now they will not turn off unless I turn the car off and they turn right back on when i start up the car.
Please advise.
Thanks

I was wondering if you may also think it could be the linkage?
[quote:a0b6d49b24="bootdog"]i'm sure on the fords the motor is one unit, as in the mechanical part and electrical part, are together. replace the motor and it should be fine.[/quote:a0b6d49b24]

no i do not think it is the linkage. the problem you describe is electrical.

The windshield wipers quit working on the intermittent setting and would not return to parked position. Now they do not work at all. How should I go about fixing them?

have a professional check to see if circuit board in wiper is okay. it could also be a multi function switch.

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Answering my own question. It turned out to be ignition switch.

Good work.

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Check to see if there is any power?

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