1995 Ford Escort windshield wiper failure

RLALLSUP

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1995 FORD ESCORT
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
160,000 MILES

Blown fuses windshield wiper. Is it most likely the windshield wiper motor? If it is. Where is the motor and what do I need to know before attempting to replace it?

Monday, November 3rd, 2008 AT 4:31 PM

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BMRFIXIT

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WIPER MOTOR

Removal & Installation
Park wipers. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove cowl top vent grille.
Remove air distribution baffle clips.
Remove air distribution flange baffle.
Remove wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft from motor.
Unplug connectors.
Remove wiper motor. To install, reverse removal procedure.

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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 7:56 PM

HOSSBROWN

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I am trying to follow the generalized directions above however I am running into problems. How do I remove the cowl top vent grille? What are the baffle clips? What is the air distribution flange baffle? I removed the nut from the wiper arm but it still doesnt come off; how do I get it off? How do I remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft from the motor. When you say "wiper mounting arm", are you talking about the wiper arm? I have removed three nuts from the wiper motor but I am unable to remove it from the fire wall. What next? Sorry I dont know anything but I would like too.

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Saturday, April 7th, 2012 AT 5:00 PM