Wiper direction???

[Old Bald Guy]

And now you know why it came without wipers. The wiper motor/gearbox is bad. About $60 at your local auto parts store.

[Electrican]

My old CJ stops where I turn switch off.

[bowmech]

You need to disconnect the motor from the linkage, let the motor run in to the end or park position, then move the linkage manually in to the end or park position and connect it to the motor, now turn the wipers on with the arms removed, and verify correct travel and correct stopping.
Last step is let the motor go in to the park position and then install the wiper arms and blades.
Good luck.....oh btw, make sure you keep your fingers out of that linkage, that will cut your fingers off if it comes on while you are working on it.

[Buckrider]

I think they are ok since the wipers do work, just stop backwards as described above....but it is good to know it is fairly cheap to replace if I have to, thanks!

[Buckrider]

You need to disconnect the motor from the linkage, let the motor run in to the end or park position, then move the linkage manually in to the end or park position and connect it to the motor, now turn the wipers on with the arms removed, and verify correct travel and correct stopping.
Last step is let the motor go in to the park position and then install the wiper arms and blades.
Good luck.....oh btw, make sure you keep your fingers out of that linkage, that will cut your fingers off if it comes on while you are working on it.

Ok thanks for the finger saving heads up! I guess I have to take the long skinny cover off that runs all the way across the windshield between it and the hood to access this stuff?

[bowmech]

I'm not sure what you have to remove to gain access to the linkage, i can look it up on Monday and let you know ( i only work on German cars).

[bowmech]

PM me if you need those instructions.

[Old Bald Guy]

Best as I can remember Ford linkage only goes on one way.

[bowmech]

It does, but it is not timed right, that is way they stop up in mid stroke.

[Buckrider]

Wiper direction???

Bowmech, pm sent to you

[louieagarcia]

Did you say it was FORD???? Sounds pretty weird.
Good luck!

[Buckrider]

Yup Ford .... Says so right on the tailgate, I went out and looked to make sure! Wink wink