I have a 1997 ford explorer 4x4 the rear window wipper dose not work, I also have a 1999 Merc Sable wagon, and the wiper works, will the motor interchange with the Explorer, and how hard is it to change?

Hello. It seems your Ford has a faulty master switch in the door panels (for the windows), a faulty door jamb switches (for the dome light), a malfunctioning multifunction switch (for the turn signal/windshield wipers). Good luck and keep me informed; if you want to.

1997 mercury wagon ? Sable ? VISUAL INSPECTION CHART-WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS Mechanical Electrical

• Windshield wiper blade missing or damaged.
• Binding windshield wiper pivot arm.
• Binding windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft.
• Empty windshield washer reservoir.
• Kinked or broken windshield washer hoses.

• Open fuse junction panel Fuses:
  • 8 (5A)
  • 12 (5A)
  • 20 (5A)
  • 23 (5A)
• Damaged windshield wiper motor.
• Damaged windshield washer pump.
• Open connectors.
• Corroded connectors.
• Inoperative multi-function switch.
• Open thermal breaker internal to the wiper motor

Which are not working , front , back or all ?

I/P Fuse Panel C225
Under left corner of instrument cluster

hi there
this is pretty typicalof rear wipers check fuse first to make sure it is good if that doesnt work it is probably the motor which goes out and you can pick one up at your local auto parts store hope this will help you and have a great day

here's a site that might help..
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/273028-rear-wiper-not-working-97-explorer.html
hope so

Exploded view of the Explorer/Mountaineer rear liftgate trim panel (click for zoom)



Rear Window Wiper Motor

Fig. : Rear wiper motor assembly and related components

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the wiper arm and blade.
3. Remove the liftgate interior trim.
4. Remove the motor attaching bolts (3). Disconnect the electrical leads.
5. Remove the wiper motor from the vehicle.
   

To install:

1. Install the wiper motor in position and connect the electrical leads.
2. Install the liftgate trim. Connect the negative battery cable.

I hope helps (remember to rate this).

change the motor ,its under the front wing

Rebuilding the transmission. That's quite a few miles on your transmission and the seals are finally letting go.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad (and expensive) news,
matt

Try checking the fuse for the wiper blades first if the fuse is good then check the relay for the wiper blades, if the fuse and the relay are both good it is possible that the wiper motor for the blades is bad.

Wiper motor and washer motor is one and the same..Replace the wipper motor. In 4x4 hi your turn and pull motion is one and the same and will give some resistance, however you might check your CV joints to make sure the are not damaged.

Lugnut

may have to replace the entire arm assembly as the tensioner spring in the wiper itself is worn