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 CROWN VICTORIA 91 - 02
FORD TAURUS 90 - 95
FORD MUSTANG 94 - 98
FORD THUNDERBIRD 94 - 97
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 91 - 02
LINCOLN MARK VII 90 - 92
LINCOLN MARK VIII 93 - 98
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 91 - 02
MERCURY COUGAR 94 - 97
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 91 - 02
MERCURY SABLE 90 - 95

Wiring Diagrams and Drawings:

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

Wire colors used in this vehicle:

+12V - DK-GRN
GROUND - BRN/WHT
MODE - ORN
RATE - DK-BLU/WHT

External Components Required for this installation

RESISTOR - 3.9K - Color Code: ORN-WHT-RED
RESISTOR - 47K - Color Code: YEL-PPL-ORN
RESISTOR - 10K - Color Code: BRN-BLK-ORN - NOT WITH RT-50 KIT
RESISTOR - 220K - Color Code: RED-RED-YEL - NOT WITH RT-50 KIT
DIODE - 1N4004 - OR SIMILAR RECTIFIER

Special Rain Tracker Installation Notes for this vehicle:

+12V is not available in the wires to the wiper switch on this vehicle.
Find a source such as the fuse panel, or the cigarrete lighter.

Some models and years may vary slightly in wire colors.
If possible, confirm wire colors with service guide, and/or with
with a multimeter.

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Vehicle data file name: ford_twm_dp_c1.veh
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