Wipers catching

[Bigmoe]

I noticed during a heavy rainstorm with the wipers on high every 3rd or 4th cycle the tips of each wiper are colliding with one another causing them to jump. Has anyone else had this problem? It looks like they are the original wipers.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

This is from the Chilton's manual for a 2011:

 

Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment — Windshield

1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.

2. Verify the RH and LH windshield wiper blades are located at the alignment marks on the glass.

NOTE: Make sure there is no mechanical binding in the linkage preventing the wiper arms from returning to the fully parked position.

If necessary, remove the windshield wiper pivot arm nuts and the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition them to the correct locations.

• To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

[chocobear]

I also am having severe problem with my 2013 Edge Limited wiper blades.

 

Worked great up until I had Brandon Ford replace my blades with Genuine Ford Parts - Blades.

 

The first time they replaced with new blades, the wipers jumped so bad that I almost had an accident. They said technician must have broken the connection when put on.

 

Now the second set of Ford blades is also jumping. The new blades appear to not be supported enough as they bend & jump, about every third or fourth time. The wiper blades appear to jump worst when there is a light rain (jump less with no rain or downpour).

 

This is a very serious problem!!!!!

[Eddiefran]

I have the same problem and have since we bought our 2015 Edge Titanium with the original wipers and also with replacement wipers.

[evh]

I had the same issue. If I install the lengths that are called for (at least on mine) they catch. I shortened one, and all is better with no wiping issues. A pretty easy solution.

[enigma-2]

It's been my experience that the most likely cause is a dirty windshield. The new blades have sharp, knife edge while to old ones were blunt. The new edge is hitting bug guts residue, tree sap, grease, oil and all kinds of street stuff embedded in the glass pores.

 

Try a good cleaning, here's what I do.

 

:First hose off the windshield to remove the loose dirt.

:Then I use either Citris Orange Degreaser or SuperClean degreaser. Rinse with water or glass cleaner.

:Next go over the glass with a clay bar. Use plain water as a lubricant. A clay bar will remove contaminants at the microscopic level. Using water, just rub the clay bar over the glass. Any time the clay "grabs", it's found a thin layer of embedded grease or gunk. Just keep going over this area lightly until the clay slides freely. In place of water as a lubricant, can use glass cleaner.

:now dry with a clean microfiber towel.

:Now, using a Wax applicator, apply a thin coating of Carbona Wax to the windshield. (100 times better than RainX. Lasts 3 to 6 months).

:Finally buff the windshield with a clean, microfiber towel.

Nothing will stick to the windshield, bug guts will wash right off.

 

If you want your wiper blades to last longer than 6 months, spray them with 303 Aerospace Protectant. (UV will kill blades in 6 months).

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Edited October 9, 2017 by enigma-2