a dead battery
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my ford 2001 ranger had the same thing happen to me i sent to the ford delear for repair and it was a missing fuse so check all fuses
18 on both blades
In a 2004 Ford Ranger, the fuse for the speedometer and windshield wipers is located in the fuse box, which is typically found under the dashboard on the driver's side. You can identify the specific fuse by referring to the diagram on the fuse box cover or the owner's manual, as it will indicate the correct fuse number for these components. If there are issues with either system, checking and replacing the relevant fuse may resolve the problem.
There are check out charts that the mechanics have access to that will lead to the problem
Windshield wipers don't work
My windshield wipers wont work, I have looked at the fuse but it is ok. sounds like a relay cliclking under the dash, where is it located?
Why are there windshield wipers inside the car?
Replace the windshield wipers.
Mary Anderson invented windshield wipers in 1903.
When purchasing windshield wipers that work intermittently, they can be any windshield wipers that are the correct size. The ability to work intermittently is a wiring/fuse ordeal. This does not play a part in the selection of windshield wipers that you choose from.
The windshield wipers go back in forth if you now now what i mean