My 2000 ford explorer's front wipers do not work, but i hear the wiper motor running

unhook the hose at the rear wiper,test, maybe the nozzle is plugged, or hose bent.

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

I suspect you have a bad wiper motor.

If you can detect the wiper motor running but it doesn't rotate, you need a new wiper/motor assembly. A rebuilt unit is $75 and a new unit is $125 at rockauto.com

Very common problem, most likely needs a new wiper motor. Cheap fix.

check fuses?

it sounds like the wiper transmission has broken/slipped off of the wiper motor. Remove wiper motor and check wiper transmission.

My 2005 Ford FreeStyle (AWD) Front wipers quit working...don't even hear a sound of the motor attempting to operate...wiper washer/sprayer operates fine. Rear wiper system operates.
What is wrong? Do I need replace the wiper motor? If so,how? Thanx

If the wipers were buried under snow/ice or frozen to the windshield, you may have blown the red 10 amp fuse located in cavity 9 in the fuse block located on the bottom left side of the instrument panel near the parking brake pedal.
In order of easiest to check:
1) ensure wipers not frozen to windshield.
2) ensure wiper arms are not loose on the pivot stud,
3) check the red 10 amp fuse.
You stated that "you can hear the motor". Which motor do you hear? The engine or the wiper motor?
If you hear the wiper motor, then the fuse is alright. Try 1) and 2) above.
PT Stanley

check for power at the wiper motor. If power at the wiper motor but no wiper action then replace the motor. if no power at the motor then use a jumper wire and put power to the motor. Does motor run? if so check for open circuit in the wire someplace.