[snorcus]

I wouldn't do the switch untill you try this. We do at least two cars a week with this concern......





TSB 04-15-2 LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER OR WIPER PARK FUNCTION

Publication Date: July 16, 2004

FORD: 2002-2005 Focus


ISSUE:
Some 2002-2005 Focus vehicles may exhibit concerns with the intermittent wiper function or wiper park function. The wipers will operate properly in the normal and/or high speed setting. Symptoms may include intermittent wipers inoperative, one sweep function stops in the middle of the glass when the stalk is released (sweep function is operational if the stalk is held), wipers jumping up when parked from the intermittent mode.

ACTION:
To service, replace the wiper relay. If the condition is still present, continue with normal Workshop Manual diagnosis.


PART NUMBER PART NAME
1S4Z-14N089-AA Wiper Relay


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
041502A Replace The Wiper Relay 0.2 Hr.

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Copyright  2004 Ford Motor Company

Since the TSB came out they have changed the part # , it is now F5TZ 14N089 B and retail is $21.74 . If you can find the old # it will also work.