If the windshield wipers work when pushing the lever down but not when they are turned on all the time, the problem could be in the wiper motor relay switch. There are two different relay switches for the windshield wipers, so that if the one fails a person can still clear the windshield manually.
Sounds like you have a busted switch.
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The control lever for wipers on the Transit is able to move up and down (for operating the front wipers), but also can be moved towards and away from the driver to control the rear wipers. Push the wiper lever away from you (while seated in the driver seat) to turn off rear wipers.
Windshield wipers are most commonly used on cars when it is raining or hailing outside. The windshield wipers help push the water or ice away from the windshield so that the driver can see.
PULL THE WIPER ARM UP AND ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BLADE YOU WILL SEE A LITTLE PUSH TAB, PUSH THE TAB AND PULL THE BLADE DOWN! GOOD LUCK
There is either a nut under a cap on the arm that is holding it on, or a lock lever that you need to pull or push on under the arm, or it is just stuck, and you might need to spray it with something to loosen it from being rusted.
EJ says pull out the wiper assy away from windshield. Locate the clais in the middle of the wiper. Press clip relase tab and push the blade assy down. It should slide out easily.
obviously the motor for the wipers is still working because when you push down on the wipers they work sometimes.Probably whats wrong is the accuator arm is loose.This is located under the plastic panel on the drivers side just after the ending of your windshield.(YOUR HOODS GOTTA BE UP TO GET TO IT).Pop it off (may have some screws may not,that hold it down).Turn on your wipers it should be easy to see whats loose/wrong.The "stud"That attaches the accuator has flat spots on two sides tha lock it on in place when the nuts tightened.So if it loosens up the wipers work intermittenly.Good luck
Ummm...I think it would be safe to say that the washer motor is faulty. Do the wipers work when you push the windshield washer button? Good luck, Mr. Dog
A first class lever does so.
In a single fixed pulley, you pull (apply force) straight down (pull down). In a first-class lever you push up (apply force) , but not push.
The wiper control arm on the right of the steering column pulls forward to control the rear wiper. Push in the end button to spray wiper fluid. Push up to turn wipers on with arm pulled toward you. Push arm back away from you to return to front windshield wipers. Took me forever to figure this out as this was a work vehicle.