Ford Explorer: Maintenance / Changing the Rear Wiper Blades

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Maintenance / Changing the Rear Wiper Blades

You can improve poor wiper quality by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield.

Replace the wiper blades at least annually for optimum performance.

Lift the wiper arm.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the wiper arm.
Remove the wiper blade.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.

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