Wiper blades?

[kcobra]

What are you guys using for replacements? I bought a set of michelin wipers last night and the 26 incher didn't touch the middle of the windshield.

 

[esfoad]

Bosch ICON, Trico NeoForm, both are exact fit replacements and work great.

 

[RedCandySHO]

I am sticking with the OEM. But make sure you order these part numbers or the parts guy will likely give you the multi attachment version....

8G1Z-17528-A
8A5Z-17528-A

 

[fhernandez]

I bought ICON, they work ok, but are way too noisy!

 

[Billm0066]

I'm using the Rain x repels. I have had them on for 16 months and they work as good as new, and have never made a noise. I have the bosch icons on my escape and they are not as nice. They can be noisy sometimes.

 

[eyekndy]

I am sticking with the OEM. But make sure you order these part numbers or the parts guy will likely give you the multi attachment version....

8G1Z-17528-A
8A5Z-17528-A

Where do you order them from the dealer, Auto Zone, NAPA, etc..?

 

[RedCandySHO]

Dealer will carry them, or I ordered them from FastPartsNetwork.com

 

[kcobra]

Ended up calling dealership. Warranty used to be 1 yr or 12,000 miles but now it's only 6 months. I bought some VALEO direct fits. Exactly like factory and they work really well. Best deal was on AMAZON.

 

[shaker281]

Just put these on. They seem good:

http://www.amazon.com/Trico-18-200-...TF8&coliid=I2DJMEIM48TJKO&colid=16AIR07VF1POA

http://www.amazon.com/Trico-18-260-...TF8&coliid=I1N1HBTYRDQBLV&colid=16AIR07VF1POA

Apparently you cannot just buy refills for these type of blades?

 

[TonyTheTIger57]

Valeo are Original Factory wipers on my car, I can see it printed on the rubber.

 

[itguy08]

Can we use any old blades? I know it looks like the SHO uses a "weird" attachment point so I'm wondering.

Picked up a set of Goodyear blades at Costco for the wife's Escape and we've been impressed. Almost a year now and they don't make noise. Every previous blade has made noise in 6 mo. Including Anco and Trico.

 

[kcobra]

Most blades come with adaptors for any type of mount, including top like ours.

 

[RedCandySHO]

Most blades come with adaptors for any type of mount, including top like ours.

The standard Ford blades have an adapter thingy, but they look bulky an hacked up to me.

 

[DJSHO91]

Rain-X Latitude 8-In-1 Premium Graphite Coated Wiper Blades, just had them installed in October and they are great. Bought them on a special offer on Amazon.com.

 

[shaker281]

8-in-1, huh? What are the other seven things they do?

 

[DJSHO91]

8-in-1, huh? What are the other seven things they do?

I have no idea, all I know is they work well and I got them at a good price! Here's a link to the wiper listing on Amazon.com.

 

[DropYaTop]

I just installed the Rain-X Latitudes, they work great and are very quiet.

 

[itguy08]

Most blades come with adaptors for any type of mount, including top like ours.

Thanks - I've seen (and used) the adapters for the slot, hook, pin, etc but have yet to see the clip style like we have.

 

[jzabo217]

Duralast blades from Autozone....work beautifully and are nearly half the cost of the Rain-X blades and others....

 

[TonyTheTIger57]

If I were you I would refrain from using anything "Autozone" or "Duralast" both = JUNK