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Wiper Motor Current Draw

Motor can be tested on bench, or on car with linkage disconnected. Connect ammeter as shown. Connect a jumper wire from battery negative terminal post to low speed terminal on motor end plate and read current draw. Connect jumper to high speed terminal and read current draw. In both cases, draw should not exceed 3.5 amps.

Fig 1: Current Draw and Park Test Motor Connections
G09318244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.