Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Windshield

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. 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 Blade Location With Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

If not within specification, remove the wiper pivot arms and reposition to the correct location. For additional information, refer to Wiper Pivot Arm - Front .