1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 193

Maintenance and care To make reaching the wiper blades easier, simply: 1. Turn the ignition to the ON position and turn the wipers on. 4 3 5 2 1 2. Wait for the wipers to reach a vertical position and turn the ignition to LOCK. • Do not move the wipers manually across the windshield, this may cause damage to both wipers and windshield. 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 80 140 90 180 H L 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 RPM x 1000 km/h H - + P R N D 2 1 L RSM ON SET ACC OFF COAST SRS Inspect the wiper pivot arms on a regular basis to ensure that they move freely. Lubricate the pivot points as necessary. Replacing wiper blades If the wiper blades do not function properly after cleaning, replacement of the blade assembly or the blade element may be necessary. 194