Windshield Wiper Blades

 CAUTION: Do not allow windshield wiper blade refills (17593) to come in contact with oil, gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner or similar solvents. The windshield wiper blade refills are damaged by these solvents and must be replaced.

To maintain maximum wiper effectiveness the windshield and windshield wiper blades (17528) must be kept clean. Foreign matter on the windshield or windshield wiper blades may cause streaking, chattering or smearing. If blades do not clean properly, wash the windshield wiper blades with a clean towel and complete windshield area with undiluted Ford Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate C9AZ-19550-AA or BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M17P5-A. Wash thoroughly and repetitively until all the foreign matter and contamination is removed. Rinse with water while rubbing with a clean cloth. Lift the windshield wiper blades off the windshield to clean them.

If streaking, chattering or smearing persists, repeat the above procedure.

Replacement intervals for windshield wiper blades will vary with the amount of use, type of weather, chemical reaction from road tars or salts and the age of windshield wiper blades. Make sure the windshield glass surface is not contaminated with oil, car wash "hot wax," tree sap or other substances which cannot be easily rubbed off.

Generally, if the wiper pattern across the glass is uneven and streaks over clean glass, the windshield wiper blades should be cleaned.

If cracks, significant wear or breaks are found in the rubber, replace windshield wiper blade refills.