1999 explorer wipers stopped working...

[Tannerm]

Doesn't move or spray. And at the same time, the window controls do not work. Looked at the associated fuses and they look fine.

[shumpertdavid]

Tilt column? If so, turn wipers on and move column up and down and see if they work. I've had the wiring break if the column if moved a lot and also the connectors terminals pull out of the multi function switch.

The GEM module has control over the system and could be at fault as well. The GEM also controls the accessory relay that powers the windows.

Fuse 10, 20, 25, 28 in the "fuse junction panel"(left side of dash I believe) all feed power into the GEM, they're all 7.5amp

[Tannerm]

OK well I guess last week the sprayers didn't spray for my wife. I drove later that week and the wipers and sprayers both worked. Today I drove it to get it inspected and nothing worked. It was progression I guess.
Thx shumper, I'll give those fuses a look. Where is this gem thing u speak of.

[shumpertdavid]

OK well I guess last week the sprayers didn't spray for my wife. I drove later that week and the wipers and sprayers both worked. Today I drove it to get it inspected and nothing worked. It was progression I guess.
Thx shumper, I'll give those fuses a look. Where is this gem thing u speak of.

It's what Ford calls their body control module basically. I believe it's in the central part of the dash on the ranger / explorer, bits it's been a while since I had to dig into one. Might also check the maxi fuses in the underhood fuse block. Not likely that's ones blown, but quick easy check.

[Tannerm]

I've heard this multifunction switch thing before. Where is this thing at?

[Z06killinsbf]

A rag in the gas tank filler neck and a lighter should fix your issue

[lowthreeohz]

Had a similar issue with my windows and some other functions on my f150, turned out being a broken ground in the bundle going from the body into the door. Open door up, pull back rubber boot and inspect the wiring.

[JimD]

Had a similar issue with my windows and some other functions on my f150, turned out being a broken ground in the bundle going from the body into the door. Open door up, pull back rubber boot and inspect the wiring.

Yep just fixed a customers 08 f-150 last week, three wires broken in bundle.

[shumpertdavid]

I've heard this multifunction switch thing before. Where is this thing at?

It's the fancy name for the turn signal, wiper, hazards, headlight dimmer switch.

[Tannerm]

Omg... Wife took the truck to run errands. The wipers and windows worked. She gets home and the window won't go back up and the wipers don't work.

[lowthreeohz]

Did she tilt the wheel? If so, I'd start there. Otherwise get into that wiring bundle at the door/body.

[Tannerm]

No tilt. I interrogated her. She got in and drove.

[Tannerm]

Tilt column? If so, turn wipers on and move column up and down and see if they work. I've had the wiring break if the column if moved a lot and also the connectors terminals pull out of the multi function switch.

The GEM module has control over the system and could be at fault as well. The GEM also controls the accessory relay that powers the windows.

Fuse 10, 20, 25, 28 in the "fuse junction panel"(left side of dash I believe) all feed power into the GEM, they're all 7.5amp

Never really replied directly. Tilt is rarely used. Wife never uses it. All fuses listed were checked and appear good. As for any further issues, the driver compartment dome lights don't work either. If that helps at all.

[lowthreeohz]

My truck did some weird shit too when that ground wire was breaking/broken. Gauge cluster would light up the door open icon and the dome light would come on while I pressed the window switch 'up'. Its free to check, and lots less PITA than a mfs.

[Baba Ganoush]

^^^
Yup if fuses are good it sounds like a ground issue.