Rain Tracker Model: RT-50
Vehicle-Specific Installation Instructions
These instructions apply to these vehicles, which all have similar wiper systems:
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 03 - 07
FORD TAURUS 04 - 07
FORD-TRUCK PICKUP F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, SUPERDUTY 02 - 07
FORD-TRUCK EXPEDITION 03 - 06
FORD-TRUCK EXCURSION 02 - 05
FORD-TRUCK ECONOLINE VAN E-150, E-250, E-350, E-450 05 - 08
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 03 - 06
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 03 - 07
MERCURY SABLE 04 - 05
MERCURY MARAUDER 03 - 04
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 03 - 07
Wiring Diagrams and Drawings:
Ford Binary wiper systems with RT-50, color scheme 2
Troubleshooting procedure. Print out if needed.
Wire colors used in this vehicle:
+12V - BLK/PNK
GROUND - BLK or BLK/LT-GRN
LOGIC-A - DK-BLU/ORN
LOGIC-B - RED
LOGIC-C - YEL/RED
LOGIC-D - WHT
External Components Required for this installation
DIODE - 1N4004 - OR SIMILAR RECTIFIER
DIODE - 1N4004 - OR SIMILAR RECTIFIER
Special Rain Tracker Installation Notes for this vehicle:
Ground is available in the wires connecting to the switch.
+12V, hot in accessory or run, is available from the central junction box.
Other sources of +12V can be substituted.
For some: To the right of steering column, there is a gray plastic plug
with vehicle power intended for accessory. There is a brown
wire that is hot in accessory or run.
NOTE: Ground may vary on different years.
Please note: if there is a wire from the wiper switch that is pink with a
black tracer, this is NOT the +12V wire you need.
This system works by having the switch ground logic lines that run to the
motor. The Rain Tracker works in parallel with the existing system.
Check to make sure that all manual/automatic combinations work properly.
To wipe at low speed, the Rain Tracker pulls logic lines A and B low.
To wipe at high speed, the Rain Tracker pulls logic lines A, B, and C low.
Use a short length of wire from the diode to the vehicle wiring harness.
Information from the vehicle manufacturers can contain errors--
It is a good idea to check with a multi-meter that the wires operate with
the switch as shown.
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Vehicle data file name: ford_binary_c2.veh
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