Item 1: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
Verify the distance between the center of the (1) RH windshield wiper blade and the (3) bottom of the windshield glass is within specification.

Fig 1: Verifying Distance Between Center Of RH Windshield Wiper Blade And Bottom Of Windshield Glass Is Within Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Verify the distance between the center of the (2) LH windshield wiper blade and the (3) bottom of the windshield glass is within specification.

Fig 2: Verifying Distance Between Center Of LH Windshield Wiper Blade And Bottom Of Windshield Glass Is Within Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If the distance is not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arm and reposition to specification.