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Question posted by grovspea on August 26th, 2014

Windshield Wiper Won't Turn Off.

Why won't the windshield wiper turn off unless I switch the truck off on my 1998 Ford Ranger?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on August 27th, 2014 5:38 AM
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Hi. Refer to the thread here http://www.justanswer.com/ford/2u3sj-1998-ford-f150-wiper-wash-not-stop.html to isolate and eventually correct the issue.

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 4

... panel dimmer switch (pg. 17) Instrument cluster (pg. 6) 50 CHECK ENGINE 60 70 0 0 0 80 100 120 140 80 90 160 40 60 F H 30 20 10 40 000000 100 1 10 H H 20 180 MPH P R km/h 120 N D 2 1 E ABS L BRAKE ! P L SPEED CONT O/D OFF L OFF RS ON SET ACC OFF COAST SRS Turn signal and wiper/washer control...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 18

... front seat that will help to clear ice or fog from fogging. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be used to prevent your windshield from the windshield. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the vehicle. This will interfere with the airflow to the inside the vehicle. Controls and features Temperature...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 19

...panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your windshield. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to not place them over the defroster ... snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). • When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 21

...heating by distributing outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. This will prevent your windshield from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the front seat that will ... hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the windshield defroster ducts. • It can be slightly warmer than the air sent to clear ice or fog...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 22

These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your windshield. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your climate control system. 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the 4WD. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 29

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to activate washer. The bars of the stalk to the desired interval, low or high speed position. When in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Push and hold for intermittent wipers. HAZARD FLASHER For information on the end of varying length are for a longer wash cycle. 29 Never adjust...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 51

... passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. This switch MUST be used in the passenger seat. When the passenger air bag switch is turned off , it ... switch Your vehicle has a passenger air bag deactivate switch. If the passenger air bag switch is turned to OFF and remove the key. 2. Turning the passenger air bag off and then turns back on unless ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 52

... of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Seating and safety restraints Turning the passenger air bag back on unless there is a child seat installed in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. PASSENGER AIRBAG If the light is illuminated when the passenger...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 97

... Running Lights (DRL), RABS Resistor NOT USED Brake Pedal Position Switch 20A: If equipped with Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Module. 10A: If equipped with 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main Relay Instrument Cluster Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay Cigar Lighter Driver's Unlock Relay, All...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 112

... fluid reservoir 6. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Engine oil dipstick 5. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 3. Air filter assembly 112 Battery 8. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 4. Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.5L I4...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 114

.... Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 114 Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 4. Battery 9. Maintenance and care 4.0L V6 engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 1. Engine oil filler cap 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 120

... all the way. SHER FL WA UID ON LY RADIATOR COOLANT ONLY Do not put engine coolant in the container for fuel. Maintenance and care WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121

...straight water only in an emergency, but you should replace it difficult to see through the windshield. If this occurs, add engine coolant to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Adding ...engine coolant Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer fluid. If sprayed on engine coolant maintenance, refer to the reservoir. Maintenance and...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 129

... such as you drive the vehicle. • If you do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. To make replacing the wipers easy, turn the ignition to ACC, then turn the ignition to LOCK. 129 Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Follow your local recycling center to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 130

... with a screwdriver to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to the wiper arm and press it . 130 Turn the blade at an angle from the arm. 3. Attach the new wiper to remove it from the wiper arm. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 145

... or tar remover if necessary. Clean with undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild non-abrasive detergent. To avoid scratching the lamps, do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blades with clean water. Clean the windshield with a tar remover if necessary. Do not... the engine while it is running engine may cause internal damage. Rinse thoroughly with undiluted windshield wiper solution.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158

..., checking and adding (automatic) ...124 Trip odometer ...14 Turn signal lever ...24 Vehicle dimensions ...152 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...154 Vehicle loading ...79 Ventilating your vehicle ...63 Windows power windows, operating ...30 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid ...120 checking and replacing wiper blades ...129 operation ...29 Wrecker towing ...109 158
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 38

...YOU STOP FOR FUEL: u Check the engine oil level. u Check the windshield washer fluid level. WHILE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE: u Note any changes in the ... pedal travel or "hard to one side when travelling on smooth, level road. u Notice if the vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to push" brake pedal. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the operation of your...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 39

... and air conditioning hoses for oil, coolant or other fluid drips. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. u Lubricate door, hood and tailgate hinge locks and latches. Check for...Flush complete underside of lamps, horn, turn signals, windshield wipers and washers and hazard warning flasher. Owner maintenance checks AT LEAST MONTHLY: u Check coolant level in the coolant ...

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