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1996-1999 Taurus / SablesThese procedures are likely to be very similar for 2000 and up models also
  • Remove the wiper arms

  • Remove the plastic fasteners holding the upper cowl panel on - maybe about 8 of them. Pull the center 'screw-like' piece up and out

  • Pry those pesky spring clips off the front of the upper cowl panel, releasing it from the lower panel - set upper panel aside

  • Disconnect the wiring harness to the motor

  • The motor sits on a long bracket that stretches from mid-windshield to the far right side - remove 2 bolts on each end

  • The entire assembly will lift up and away from the car

  • Rotate the wiper operating arm in a clockwise direction to gain access to the bolt holding the "pivot arm" to the motor.
    WARNING - Always rotate the wiper operating arm in a clockwise motion or the motor can be damage
  • Remove the bolt where the "pivot arm" connects to the motor itself
    NOTE: the instructions say to put a mark across where the pivot arm sits on top of the motor shaft - to help properly align it during reassembly

  • With the bolt out, disconnect the pivot arm from the motor shaft

  • Remove 3 bolts holding the motor to the bracket

  • Reverse the above sequence to put it all back together.


If you want to see the pictures, register at Autozone.com and reference their free online Repair Guide.

For 1986-1995 Taurus/Sable wiper motors, see "Related Questions" below
I just checked W/Ford and there was a recall for the wiper motors from certain plants. I believe it was in 2001. You would need to research alittle bit more about this. I looked on wiki.

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