Worst Ranger tech question ever?

[pentode]

I think every car I ever had had a single shot wiper function. I've had this truck 5 years now and I still can't find a way to give the wipers a single swipe other than turn them on and off. And I actually read the manual. edit: spoiler: read it poorly
05 Ranger XLT with intermittent wipers in case that matters.

 

[sgtsandman]

There is no way. One of the negatives to a old design that doesn't get changed much over the years is small things like what you are asking about never get added to the system.

 

[pentode]

There is no way. One of the negatives to a old design that doesn't get changed much over the years is small things like what you are asking about never get added to the system.

It just caught me off guard as my 82 Datsun has the single shot, as well as my cheapo zero-features 90 Renault. I seem to recall my 78 Dodge Colt had it too. I probably need that 50x more than I actually need the wipers - passing a truck throwing up spray or whatever.
At least I know I didn't miss something obvious. As long as that switch holds out...

edit: I just realized I mentioned 3 foreign cars. I feel like my older American cars had the single shot wiper too... am I misremembering?

 

[2011Supercab]

 

[pentode]

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whoa... how'd I miss that? I feel like I've tried that but maybe brief is shorter than I think it is.

 

[pentode]

Confirmed! I don't want to exaggerate but this feels like Christmas to me.

On a darker note, I was sure I read the manual on that. Also sure I tried things like that.

Is this why Indeed says my attention to detail is "highly proficient" but not "expert"?