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Why won't the wipers move on a 98 Escort if you can hear the motor running?
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∙ 17y ago
The shaft from the motor to the wiper actuating arms is possibly stripped or disconnected. You will need to trace the wipers back to the wiper motor to find the problem. As mentioned follow the linkages back to the motor as they sometimes pop out of their cups.
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