Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Windshield

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
Verify that the RH and LH wiper blades are located at the specified position.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Blades Positions
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure there is no mechanical binding in the linkage preventing the wiper arms from returning to the fully parked position.

NOTE: A suitable 2 jaw puller may be necessary to remove the wiper arms.

If not within specification, remove the nuts and the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition them to the correct locations.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).