Checking The Wiper Blades; Changing The Wiper Blades; Changing The Rear Window Wiper Blade - Ford EXPLORER 2013 Owner's Manual

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CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES

Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade

to check for roughness.

Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water

applied with a soft sponge or cloth.

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to

scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The

layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the

wiper rubber element.

To replace the rear wiper blade:

2013 Explorer (exp)

Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012

1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from

2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the

blade from the arm and pull the blade away

from the arm to remove it.

3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap

it into place.

Replace wiper blades at least once per year

for optimum performance.

1. Press the wiper blade against the

glass with one hand and hold it.

2. Pull the wiper arm away from the

wiper blade to separate.

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