How to Replace the Wiper Blades on a Ford Escape
It is easy to forget about your windshield wiper blades during the pleasant summer months, and many are caught by surprise by faulty, frayed blades during the first fall or winter storm. Proper visibility is of extreme importance when driving; a twice-yearly checkup of your windshield wiper blades is recommended as a safety precaution. Replace your Ford Escape windshield wiper blades promptly at the first sign of deterioration to protect you and your family during wet or snowy weather conditions.
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Instructions
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Remove the wiper blade from the glass by pulling straight out on the blade. This should lock it into position and stabilize the wiper arm.
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Position the rubber blade so it rests at a 90 degree angle to the wiper arm.
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Use your thumbs to push in the locking tabs that release the rubber blade from the arm.
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Pull firmly on the blade to disengage it from the arm, pulling outward. Discard the old blade.
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Situate the new rubber blade over the wiper arm and push it in to snap it into place. Pull gently on the blade to ensure that it is locked into position. Repeat steps on the other blade.
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Turn on your car and depress the mechanism that releases the window cleaner onto your windshield. Turn on the wipers to ensure that the blades are properly positioned and working to clear the glass.
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Tips & Warnings
The dealership recommends replacing your Ford Escape wipers once a year for best performance.
Clean the rubber of your blades regularly with rubbing alcohol to remove built-up wax, road tar and grime.
Authorized Ford dealers also carry a special windshield washer concentrate that has alcohol added to the solution to help keep wax and buildup from car washes from affecting your blades.
Never use abrasive cleansers or pads on your windshield wiper blades, as they can scratch and damage them.
