Rear Wiper (non motor problem)

[allmansd]

My rear wiper blade doesn't quite wipe the upper portion of the windshield. I've tried changing the wiper in back, no change. Is there some way to tighten up the blade against the window?

I'm also having a problem with the front washer not always spraying, sometimes I have to hammer on the stalk for 20-30 seconds before I get anything.

Any suggestions would really be appreciated as April showers are on the way.
Thanks

 

[TPLYNCH]

The contacts in the stalk probably need to be cleaned for problem # 2. As for the rear wiper, try bending the end of the arm a bit toward the glass.

 

[tbomb]

Originally posted by TPLYNCH
As for the rear wiper, try bending the end of the arm a bit toward the glass.

yup. mine needed that done, but ford just replaced everything for me when my motor died, and they gave me a new wiper arm and that took care of it, but otherwise, just bend the arm a lil bit.