2003 Ford Ranger Washer Not Working

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BOBO-ACK
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Ford Ranger, 2003, 20,000 miles, 4.0L engine. Windshield washer quit working. Wipers work fine. Think it may be a fuse but in owners manual, three different fuse configurations are shown. Mine is the first. While the other two (for smaller 2.3L engine and another for towing group options) show an individual fuse for the washer, mine doesn't. Any idea which fuse relates to the windshield washer?

Everything else seems to be working fine so its hard to pin down. I'd rather not start pulling all the fuses if I can identify the one related to the washer.
Mar 24, 2007 at 2:54 AM
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JEREDM19
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It sounds like your washer fluid pump if it is not a fuse.
May 10, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to see if it is getting power to the pump.If not it could be the washer relay

See the guide below on testing the relay

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Attached below is the wiring diagram for your washer circuit
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Jul 18, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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LINDA NICKELL
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Looking for windshield washer t valve that delivers the fluid to windshield. Not sure what its called but was told by Ford dealership this part is obsolete. Gave me lmctruck.com to check but there is no picture of the part i need. Can you help me find correct part?
Oct 20, 2018 at 10:06 AM (Merged)
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AL514
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did the common valve break? it is not much pressure for the windshield wipers spray, I have replaced them with a simple plastic T valve from an auto parts store. it is really not to difficult. You just have to match up the line size with the proper T valve size and you are good to go. =)
Oct 20, 2018 at 10:06 AM (Merged)

Suggested Repair

Check for power at the washer pump and test the washer relay. If the fluid splitter or T-valve is broken, match the hose size and replace it with a plastic T fitting from an auto parts store.

Conversation Summary

A 2003 Ford Ranger owner reported that the windshield washer stopped working while the wipers still worked and asked which fuse controlled it. One reply suggested the washer pump if the fuse was not the cause. An expert advised checking power at the pump and testing the washer relay, and referenced a relay-testing guide and wiring diagram. A later question about an obsolete washer fluid T-valve was answered by recommending a matching plastic T fitting from an auto parts store.

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