Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Light Flickers
83ford5 Article No. 83-24-7WIPER/WASHER - LOSS OF WASHER FLUID
FORD 1983 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 COUGAR
Non-turbo vehicles built prior to August 1, 1983 may experience low washer fluid light flickering because of loss of washer fluid. These concerns have been directly linked to the fact that the cover of the washer reservoir is not sealed to the reservoir bottle.
Washer bottles for production now have hot-melt glue applied around the complete periphery of the reservoir. A service reservoir (Part No. E3ZZ-17618-E) with hotmelt glue has been released to service concerns of "leaking reservoir" or "low fluid warning light blinking", etc.
Refer to Shop Manual Section 35-70 for removal of washer bottle and transfer of old pump to new replacement reservoir.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E3ZZ-17618-E Washer Fluid Reservoir A
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP17618A83
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 17618 Code: 45