windshield wipers FORD E SERIES 1998 4.G Owners Manual

TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull the tilt steering control toward
you to move the steering wheel up
or down. Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to the desired
position, then release the control.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Controls and features
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less
effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
Changing the wiper blades
When replacing wiper blade assemblies, always use a Motorcraft part or
equivalent. To make replacing the wipers easy, turn the ignition to ACC,
then turn the wipers on. When the wipers reach the vertical position,
turn the ignition to LOCK.
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
with a screwdriver to release the
blade and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
Maintenance and care
113

treadwear ................................114
Traction-lok rear axle ...............107
Trailer towing ..............................70
tips .............................................76
Transmission .............................106
automatic operation ..65,66,67,68
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................106
Transmission control indictor
light ................................................8
Trip odometer .............................12
Turn signal
lever ...........................................21
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................137Vehicle loading ............................68
Ventilating your vehicle .............62
Warning chimes .............................6
Windows
power windows, operating .......29
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....101
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................113
operation ...................................26
Wrecker towing ...........................94
Index
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