New wipers from dealer

[Edge Haley]

Just installed Bosch - Maverick manual said 22 left 21 right side. But right/passenger side looks a little long. Been using Bosch for several years....but not cheap...$73 for left and right 22/21. Most auto parts stores sell them individually since left and right are different lengths for a lot of cars. Pain in the ass to put the new clips on.

Even the cheap wiper blades are $35-$40 and I've found they start breaking down in a year. I've found the cheap blades leave streaks of rubber from the blade on to the glass and cause streaks.

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[Cancunbadlands]

Just installed Bosch - Maverick manual said 22 left 21 right side. But right/passenger side looks a little long. Been using Bosch for several years....but not cheap...$73 for left and right 22/21. Most auto parts stores sell them individually since left and right are different lengths for a lot of cars. Pain in the ass to put the new clips on.

How hard was it?

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Just installed Bosch - Maverick manual said 22 left 21 right side. But right/passenger side looks a little long. Been using Bosch for several years....but not cheap...$73 for left and right 22/21. Most auto parts stores sell them individually since left and right are different lengths for a lot of cars. Pain in the ass to put the new clips on.

Which model Bosch did you go with? They have 4-5 different versions.

HRG

 

[identifyasatruck]

So on my first oil change visit at the dealership I ordered a set of wipers. I didn't have them install as I can do that do for free. I noticed after install that the wipers given to me were not only a different design but both were 1" shorter. Anyone else notice anything like this? Also yesterday after driving in heavy rain I got a random LOW WASHER FLUID warning but I've never used the washer fluid and while it's not 100% full, it's definitely not empty. Overall tho, still loving the truck!

good for you for comparing the old wipers to the new wipers. i never would have noticed. i am always just call it a win when they clip in.

out of curiosity what does your Ford Pass App show on the Wiper Fluid box?

 

[Edge Haley]

Which model Bosch did you go with? They have 4-5 different versions.

HRG

OE - Slip # 4
I've used Bosch for years and longest lasting wipers I have found....and work really well. When I buy again, I'll try the 20" on right/passenger side. New wipers had a huge difference in clearing the windshield in rain.

 

[Edge Haley]

How hard was it?

There's a video on internet for "Bosch" installation. Secret is to use a flat head screwdriver to pry off the clip from the sides that comes preinstalled then replace with clip # 4. (I could not get it off without Flathead screw driver to pry the clip off). 5-10 minutes to replace clip. 1 minute to install wiper blades. Video show how to do it. Anyone can do it.

I wash the crude off the windshield with "Dawn" soap. Can't beat Dawn.
The Bosch wipers are the best wipers blade I've found.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

There's a video on internet for "Bosch" installation. Secret is to use a flat head screwdriver to pry off the clip from the sides that comes preinstalled then replace with clip # 4. 5-10 minutes to replace clip. 1 minute to install wiper blades. Video show how to do it. Anyone can do it.

HRG

 

[Kenv24]

Just installed Bosch - Maverick manual said 22 left 21 right side. But right/passenger side looks a little long. Been using Bosch for several years....but not cheap...$73 for left and right 22/21. Most auto parts stores sell them individually since left and right are different lengths for a lot of cars. Pain in the ass to put the new clips on.

Yep...same as you. Bosch and a PAIN in the ass to put on. My F250 takes 10 seconds....not the Mav.

 

[Tbone91]

good for you for comparing the old wipers to the new wipers. i never would have noticed. i am always just call it a win when they clip in.

out of curiosity what does your Ford Pass App show on the Wiper Fluid box?

Haha yea my uncle says I have hawk eyes great for detailing tho! And used car shopping. On the app it said it was good, no warning there. I've only seen the message once on the dash during a rainy day. However, we expect more rain tomorrow so we'll see what happens

 

[Tbone91]

Hmm....I might I'll take a look when I get home

I must have thrown out the packaging already, which is very unlike myself lol according to online the passenger wiper blade, that I think it is, Motorcraft WW2054 says direct replacement but mine was definitely an inch shorter than factory.

 

[ice445]

I had the same thing with my trico ultras. Im not worried about it but next time ill go with a 23 inch

 

[CarbonGrayFX4]

I must have thrown out the packaging already, which is very unlike myself lol according to online the passenger wiper blade, that I think it is, Motorcraft WW2054 says direct replacement but mine was definitely an inch shorter than factory.

I need new blades in any case. I ordered left and right directly from Ford.

 

[Tim d]

So on my first oil change visit at the dealership I ordered a set of wipers. I didn't have them install as I can do that do for free. I noticed after install that the wipers given to me were not only a different design but both were 1" shorter. Anyone else notice anything like this? Also yesterday after driving in heavy rain I got a random LOW WASHER FLUID warning but I've never used the washer fluid and while it's not 100% full, it's definitely not empty. Overall tho, still loving the truck!

First oil change? Can I ask how old the wiper blades were? I typically change mine every 10 years or so. Our maverick is 3 years old and the blades work fine, curious if there was a factory defect...

 

[Tbone91]

First oil change? Can I ask how old the wiper blades were? I typically change mine every 10 years or so. Our maverick is 3 years old and the blades work fine, curious if there was a factory defect...

A year old this October. I got the truck in June so it sat a lot! Also I'm in upstate NY and we had a "normal" winter again, which means a ton of snow! They were leaving streaks/lines on the windshield. I always change them once a year and I don't even use them much

 

[Tim d]

A year old this October. I got the truck in June so it sat a lot! Also I'm in upstate NY and we had a "normal" winter again, which means a ton of snow! They were leaving streaks/lines on the windshield. I always change them once a year and I don't even use them much

I wash mine once a year with dishsoap and then dress with a rubber preservative.

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