Is it necessary to wash the ears three times during wudu’ or simply to wipe them like the head?

The majority of scholars hold the view that what is prescribed for the ears is wiping (masḥ), not washing (ghasl), and that they are part of the head. This has been indicated by authentic Ahadith, including the Hadith (definition): "The ears are part of the head." It is prescribed to wipe them along with the head. However, scholars have differed on whether fresh water should be taken for them, or if they should be wiped with the water used for the head.