Wiper Arm Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mercury Tracer and 1994 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove wiper arms from pivot shafts. Turn wipers on. Allow motor to cycle pivot shafts 3 or 4 times. Turn switch off to park wipers. Install wiper arms with tips of wiper blades 0.8 - 1.0" (20 - 25 mm) from top of cowl grille.