Rain Tracker Model: RT-50
Vehicle-Specific Installation Instructions

The instructions included with the product tell how to install a Rain Tracker. This page gives special vehicle-specific information.

These instructions apply to these vehicles, which all have similar wiper systems:

FORD-TRUCK EXPEDITION 97 - 02
FORD-TRUCK EXPLORER 95 - 98
FORD-TRUCK EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 03
FORD-TRUCK PICKUP F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, SUPERDUTY 98 - 01
FORD-TRUCK RANGER 95 - 98
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 98 - 02

Wiring Diagrams and Drawings:

Ford TWM Wiper Systems Non-Depressed Park / RT-50
Troubleshooting procedure. Print out if needed.

Wire colors used in this vehicle:

+12V - WHT/BLK
GROUND - DK-BLU or GRY/RED or WHT/LT-GRN
MODE - PNK-YEL
RATE - LT-BLU/ORN

External Components Required for this installation

RESISTOR - 3.9K - Color Code: ORN-WHT-RED

Special Rain Tracker Installation Notes for this vehicle:

NOTE: Some vehciles have GROUND as DK-BLU, GRY/RED or WHT/LT-GRN. Check with
a multimeter. Use a good chassis ground if unsure.

NOTE: The factory drawing for the 2001 F-250 shows it has a LZM wiper system
and not the TWM wiper system. If this is your vehicle, use the 99 - 03 Ford F-150
installation instructions, BUT use the wire colors from these instructions

Trace most wires from the switch.+12V is not available from the wiper switch.
Use any +12V in accessory/run source. Alternative +12V source: cigarette lighter.

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Vehicle data file name: ford_twm_c2.veh
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