I cant figure out what the problem is here. My wipers will not work at all. Ive checked fuse 16. Checked relays under the hood. They are good. I pulled the plug from wiper motor and have no power there. Whats weird is my turn signals work hi beams and even my washer fluid still sprays. So that would mean the mfs (multi function switch) is good correct? What else should i be checking. Clean ole ranger. Truck description in signature below.

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1996 Ranger XLT 2wd 2.3l ext.cab 5-speed

Ground the body of the wiper motor and see if they start to work

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2008 Sport 4x4, Pro Comp D windows, 265/75R16's, leather, JVC double DIN, Kenwood 5-1/4 components, Clarion XR2420, 4 - 8" Dayton Audio SD215A-88 in 3.6ft^3 @ 38hz

...or it may be the one thing that is bad on the multifunction switch. Electrical problems can be a real pain tracking down.


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1995 Ranger XLT 3.0L OBDII
Trans: A4LD (E) 2WD
Rear: 7.5 / 3.45 NL LHD
Tires:GY P235 75/R15 (orig 225 70/R14)
Long Bed, 20 Gal Tank
Up to 229,900 miles

Ground didnt help, and im getting no power with the test light at the plug on wiper motor. So basically i need to just replace the mfs in process of elimination? Any way to check switch?

Thanks for the replies

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1996 Ranger XLT 2wd 2.3l ext.cab 5-speed

Sure is if you have power coming to the switch but no power coming out then it is the switch. Look on line for the wiring diagram that is for your model

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1999 Ranger 4.0 and extreme Snap-on tool fetish

before you pull the MF switch, pop the end off & look at the contacts. its free lol

here's some pics: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/membe...-cleaning.html

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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+1

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Wow thanks you guys! After work ill do just that, and look up a diagram for the mfs and test those leads. Great advice ! Ill be sure to post what i find. Thanks!

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1996 Ranger XLT 2wd 2.3l ext.cab 5-speed

Read the system codes and check smart junction box fuse 5 (30amp) in the lower right passenger fuse panel.Also check all the electrical connectors connected to this fuse panel.

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barneycat11 2006 FX4

happy to help!
one more thing, if/when you get into the steering column, check to see if one of the pins has simply pulled out of the MFSwitch connector. i don't have a pic of it, but my right (or left - cant remember) turn signal wire pulled right out, presumably because i liked to keep the column adjusted down. after 15 years of up/down every time i got out/in, it eventually pulled it right out!

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that's a free on too!

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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Ik will do. I got the end cap off todag and the little elec contactors looked messed up. I tried to straighten it out cleaned it all and put back in and got nothin.

Didnt know there were fuses passenger side. Ill check it out

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1996 Ranger XLT 2wd 2.3l ext.cab 5-speed

Well found the problem! So the 30 amp fuse had a bad connection i noticed with a test light i was getting intermittent power at the fuse. Relized it was the prongs that the fuse wedges into. So i gently took off that red gaurd around fuse box then gently pushed the tabs back in to get a better bite on the fuse. Now wipers work great! And ive already ordered the mfs ��

Not to change subject but i noticed not all my fuses have power with key on. Is this normal ? Ive included a pic with each fuse that has no power the fuse has a white dot on it. Problem?

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1996 Ranger XLT 2wd 2.3l ext.cab 5-speed