Windshield Wipers

[geswek]

OK; I'm bringing this back up again in hopes to gather some data from members.

What I am looking for is your experience in rain with your wipers; and what brand they are.

I have already had Ford replace my windshield under warranty because I was experiencing streaking, clatter, not wiping windshield completely, and hazing--all of these happen when the wipers are on (regardless of speed or auto wipe).

I've gone through 10 sets of wipers since new windshield and the problem is still there. I've used OEM wipers and Rain-X wipers that Ford sells. It's becoming increasingly annoying but at same time I've learned to deal with it--it's fun driving at night with heavy rain.

What I'd like to know from you is;

1. Do you have issues with the wipers cleaning the windshield off without
A. Hazing
B. Streaking
C. Making ungodly noises
D. Leaving areas as if the blades completely missed it

I'm wondering if my wiper arms are screwed up or not putting enough pressure on the windshield.

 

[SHOdded]

As an aside, FlyBy30 is a highly recommended product from top detailers to keep windshields clear.  May work for this problem as well.  Look up Corey at carpro-us.com for help/more info.

 

[TSS]

It sounds like your issue is probably related to your wiper arms, but one more thing to do is  clay bar  the windshield. I'm amazed at how much better my wipers work after I clay bar.

 

[geswek]

I've done that several times, no change.

 

[ford4thot]

Do you park under trees? Mine gets sap all over it every morning. Bought expensive $50 blades and they started chattering like the oem had

 

[geswek]

I am in a parking garage.

 

[kbeck59]

I have been using these on several cars and they work great .

http://www.boschautoparts.com/m/Pages/MicroEdge.aspx


You'll definitely need good blades for the Florida move ! !

 

[geswek]

You'll definitely need good blades for the Florida move ! !

Uhm; how did you know about the Florida move?

 

[ZSHO]

There is a spring built in the wiper arm,if you lift up your wiper arm all the way up you will see a spring with a tensioner built in,try to adjust it,so it provides better tension in the windshield.

 

[geswek]

There is a spring built in the wiper arm,if you lift up your wiper arm all the way up you will see a spring with a tensioner built in,try to adjust it.

I'm not sure if it's the spring.

I'll check it out.

Any idea which way tightens? Is it the normal righty tighty/lefty loose?

 

[kbeck59]

You'll definitely need good blades for the Florida move ! !

Uhm; how did you know about the Florida move?

F B

 

[geswek]

You'll definitely need good blades for the Florida move ! !

Uhm; how did you know about the Florida move?

F B

HAHA; ****--which one are you?

 

[ZSHO]

TASCA has the wiper arm AA5Z-17527-A AND AA5Z-17526-A FOR 17.00 EA,you have to remove the cover and then the nut,fairly simple process,you should be good to go,if you cant adjust the spring.

 

[sixtn39]

FoMoCo blades replaced once a year works for me, but have you tried Rainex. You don't need no stinkin' wipers most of the time.

 

[Boggus]

Got one of your trial and error sets around?  I need a new set on my car