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Windshield washer fluid won't come out of front hose.......could it be the motor? Or is their a possible fuse I could check for my 2003 ford explorer sportt 4.0

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    Yes there is a fuse for the washer fluid pump. Have you checked the fluid level first? Is the fluid frozen in the tank? I'm not trying to be a wise guy, I just like to start from the basics and move on trying to isolate the problem. Can you hear the pump trying to pump the fluid when you press the washer fluid button? Check these things and get back to me if you don't find that any of these solve your problems. Good luck !

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One pump works both the front and rear on this truck. If the rear is working then check the multi function switch on the steering coluum. If you have current at the pump than try to locate the pump relay under the air filter in a black box. This is more than likely your problem. Replace that relay and it should solve your problem !

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Can you hear the motor?Do you have plenty of fluid?

IF you can,try to unclog the spray nozzles on the hood of truck with a paperclip.

IF you can not hear the motor its possibly a fuse.

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