HOW TO: Intermittent Wiper Problem Fix. AKA TSB Fix.

[sloth163]

sorry for bumping an old thread...i changed out the relay but my front wipers still don't park like they should. what else could be the problem?

[19COBRA93]

Originally Posted by mmcclusk2

BTW, the part number I got from my Ford Dealership is the following:

F57B-14B192-AA

I assume it's a replacement for the F5TZ-14N089-B mentioned above.

My cost was $13.

Originally Posted by GB904150

Hi,
MMCCLUSK2 gives p/n

F57B-14B192-AA

I assume it's a replacement for the F5TZ-14N089-B


David

F5TZ-14N089-B and F57B-14B192-AA are the exact same relay. The F57B number is just the engineering number Ford uses on the actual part. The F5TZ number is the actual part number we Ford parts guys use.

So to clarify; F57B-14B192-AA will be on the actual part. The bag it comes in, or the invoice you're billed on through the Ford dealer will be F5TZ-14N089-B. They're the same exact thing, both numbers cross right over to the other. If that makes sense.

Hope that helps. And my ZX3 is having the same problem.

[Bobbr]

Awesome "how to." Saved me a LOT of time by having me avoid the task of tracing where the problem was in the first place. One thing I will add is that I did NOT have to remove any of the lower dash! I just pulled off the fuse box cover, used extensions on my socket wrench to remove the two fuse block bolts, and released the tabs to drop the fuse block down. I don't think I spent more than ten minutes, start to finish.

THANKS!

[5alarm]

Originally Posted by 19COBRA93

So to clarify; F57B-14B192-AA will be on the actual part. The bag it comes in, or the invoice you're billed on through the Ford dealer will be F5TZ-14N089-B. They're the same exact thing, both numbers cross right over to the other. If that makes sense.

Just to clarify, are the relays identical for front and rear? Are the R18 and R19 the very same part number listed above?

Thanks and pardon me if I missed it earlier.


** Edit ** Yes they are indeed identical. Try simply swapping the Front and Rear relay (assuming you don't have the single combined unit) before you go get a relay. Very easy and quick to test!

[5alarm]

Originally Posted by andyandlexi

I just swapped over the rear and front wiper relays and this cured the wiper parking fault on the front without transferring any fault to the rear. (maybe a loose relay in the first place?) It's worth a try before buying a new one!

Andy, thanks for the AWESOME info. Didn't even have to go get a relay. The installed spare (rear relay) was already there!

Was very easy to access on my 03 Wagon through the access hole and 7mm with extension.

Would've only taken 5-10 mins, but of course Mr. Murphy appeared. When I was replacing one of the 7mm bolts, I bobbled it and it disappeared into a never never land pocket on the back side of the lower dash plate next to the OBD plug.

Thought about leaving it there, but I HATE RATTLES and figured I might be able to extract it with a magnet. 5 mins later and the magnet worked charms.

THANK YOU everyone for all the info posts and updates. This site rules!

[Gerry05]

i have a2005 ford focus wagon iam having trouble with my wipers .their,s only one speed working and that is high. please i need help[

[Peregrine]

Originally Posted by Gerry05

i have a2005 ford focus wagon iam having trouble with my wipers .their,s only one speed working and that is high. please i need help[

Not trying to sound like a jerk, but you might want to go back and reread the first post and try swapping out your relay first.

[Gerry05]

but if relay is gone why is low not working but high speed is .

[Peregrine]

Dunno, but I would start with the cheapest part to replace first (which would be the relay).

[Gerry05]

thanks for your help makes sense will try this i will let you know how i make out with it