🔧 Focus - Front Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

You’ll remove the old front wiper blades from the wiper arms and click new blades into place. On your Focus, it’s important to put the wipers into a “service position” so the arms can lift safely without hitting the edge of the hood.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.3-0.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Keep fingers clear of hinge points; the spring-loaded arm can snap back.
• ⚠️ Put a towel on the windshield; a bare wiper arm can crack glass if it drops.
• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF before handling the wiper arms.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Microfiber towel
• Painter’s tape
• Small flat-blade screwdriver

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, shift to Park, and turn the ignition OFF.
• Place a microfiber towel on the windshield below each wiper arm.
• Know your blade sizes: check the length printed on the old blades or measure them before ordering.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Put the wipers in service position

• Get in the driver seat and turn the ignition ON, then turn it OFF.
• Within a few seconds, use the wiper stalk and press it to the single-wipe (mist) position, then release.
• The wipers should move up and stop where you can safely lift the arms.
• If they don’t move up, try once more.

Step 2: Lift and protect the wiper arms

• At the windshield, carefully lift one wiper arm up off the glass.
• Use painter’s tape to mark where the blade sits on the glass (helps you confirm the new blade parks correctly).
• Keep the microfiber towel under the arm as a cushion.

Step 3: Release the old blade from the wiper arm

• At the joint where the blade meets the arm, find the small locking tab.
• Press the tab with your fingers; if it’s stuck, gently help it with a small flat-blade screwdriver.
• Slide the blade down/out of the hook/connector until it comes free.
• Don’t pry hard—tabs break easily.

Step 4: Install the new blade

• Match the new blade connector to the arm’s connector (they should align and slide together smoothly).
• Slide/click the new blade into the arm until you hear/feel it lock.
• Gently tug the blade to confirm it’s latched and won’t slide off.

Step 5: Repeat for the other side

• Repeat Steps 2–4 on the other wiper arm.
• Carefully lower each arm back onto the windshield.

Step 6: Exit service position

• Turn the ignition ON.
• Turn the wipers ON briefly, then OFF, to let them return to their normal parked position.

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✅ After Repair

• Test the wipers on low speed and verify smooth wiping with no streaking or chattering.
• Test the washer spray and verify the blades don’t hit the hood edge.
• Remove the painter’s tape and the microfiber towel.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $40-$90 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $25-$60 (parts only)

You Save: $15-$30 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.2-0.4 hours.

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