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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012E 150 V8-5.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMSWIPER ARMADJUSTMENTS
2012 Ford E 150 V8-5.4L
Wiper Arm: Adjustments
2012 Ford E 150 V8-5.4LSECTION Adjustments
Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
2. NOTE: Make sure there is no mechanical binding in the linkage preventing the wiper arms from returning to the fully PARKED position.
Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield wiper blade and the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
3. Verify that the distance between the center of the LH windshield wiper blade and the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
4. If the distance is not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arm that is not within specification and reposition it to specification. For additional information, refer to Wiper Pivot Arm Wiper Pivot Arm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.