What kind of wipers do y'all use? [And boy can the Expy handle snow!]

[Prince_Polaris]

So, to start, I wanna say, OOOHH BOY can the expedition get around in the snow! We just got hammered yesterday by a buttload of snow, and I didn't get stuck once, and I had to use 4WD Low a few times in the real deep stuff.

Me and my brother took it out for lunch right in the middle of the storm!

Anyway.... during the snowstorm, I found out that my current wipers SUCK in the snow and ice, so I need to get better ones. So, what do you guys use on the front and the back wipers? Right now I have like... 22 inch standard wipers, because they're able to reach more of the windsheild (especially that curve on the passenger side), but I think it's hurting me in the snow... maybe I should just use the size the manual says? Well, if it's in there... either way, if there's certain kinds that are great for the expy and not super expensive then I wanna know!

(Oh, and I know it's weird but I like having the rear wiper match the front ones, not the same size of course just the same brand)

 

[Shaggy]

You can keep the snow. No thank you!

 

[Hamfisted]

This rear wiper assembly is an upgrade for the '03-'06 models. They use them on the newer ones now.

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOBOO-9L1Z...xpedition+rear+wiper+assembly#customerReviews



These Michelin Stealth wipers are the best I've used on the Expy. Under the plastic shroud is a full wiper frame, so it's strong like the stock ones. They kinda match the upgraded rear wiper too.

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-852...&sr=8-15&keywords=ford+expedition+front+wiper


They also sell the Michelins at Walmart, so you can go look at them there too.

 

[Prince_Polaris]

You can keep the snow. No thank you!

More for me!

This rear wiper assembly is an upgrade for the '03-'06 models. They use them on the newer ones now.

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOBOO-9L1Z...xpedition+rear+wiper+assembly#customerReviews



These Michelin Stealth wipers are the best I've used on the Expy. Under the plastic shroud is a full wiper frame, so it's strong like the stock ones. They kinda match the upgraded rear wiper too.

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-852...&sr=8-15&keywords=ford+expedition+front+wiper


They also sell the Michelins at Walmart, so you can go look at them there too.

Does that wiper just bolt onto the shaft that goes through the rear window glass? If that's the case, I should be able to get it on there, I've taken the rear wiper arm off once or twice to adjust it!

And the michelins look good too, I might go with those if walmart has em

I'd get them on amazon but I'm not sure if I trust something long and thin to make it through the mail... unless they pack it well, I guess

 

[BillAlex]

I once saw some of that white stuff you guys call snow. It was about ten years ago and it melted the minute it hit the ground. It was 70 degrees out here in Arizona Today. I think I will have to dig out my long sleeve shirt. I think I have one if I can find it. I was thinking about buying a jacket but it would probably be too hot and Winter only last about 15 minutes out here in Arizona. So I saved my money and invested it in a Expy. It's two wheel drive but most 4X4 seldom get off the payment out here. Good luck with that white stuff and when you finally just get fed up with the Rain, the Sleet, The Snow, The Blizzards and Extreme weather, come on out and visit us in January. Wouldn't advise coming in July, we cook eggs on sidewalks out here.

 

[Prince_Polaris]

I once saw some of that white stuff you guys call snow. It was about ten years ago and it melted the minute it hit the ground. It was 70 degrees out here in Arizona Today. I think I will have to dig out my long sleeve shirt. I think I have one if I can find it. I was thinking about buying a jacket but it would probably be too hot and Winter only last about 15 minutes out here in Arizona. So I saved my money and invested it in a Expy. It's two wheel drive but most 4X4 seldom get off the payment out here. Good luck with that white stuff and when you finally just get fed up with the Rain, the Sleet, The Snow, The Blizzards and Extreme weather, come on out and visit us in January. Wouldn't advise coming in July, we cook eggs on sidewalks out here.

Well, maybe once I've lost enough weight I could visit anytime... weighing 485 pounds means I overheat easy! (at least it's under 500 now)

And only sucky thing is, while I get to use 4WD and play in the snow, there's so much salt.... sooo much salt :c

 

[the bus]

Glad you like the expedition in the snow. Real 4wd and heavy vehicle. If you do not have my snow flake rated tires it will even make it better in stock form. I believe the frameless blades are slightly better than the open frame which I have on the f150 stock motorcraft. I just usually use anco 31 series.

 

[cullinan18]

I'm a fan of Rain-X wipers (and Rain-X, for that matter). I buy the size the manual / wiper book says and just check online reviews for each model of wiper to see if I want to buy it. Rain-X, though, are my preferred wiper brand. It seems like their blades have a light coating in the Rain-X product to help make the water run off the windshield for the first few months.

 

[new_to_towing]

Whatever they sell at Costco.

 

[04EddyExpy]

I swear by the Duralast wipers at Auto-Zone. They keep a nice seal against the glass, and I've had the same set on my Expy for over a year now, with no streaks as of yet. That includes cold in the 0-10°F to 90-95°F range throughout the year here in Ohio.

 

[JExpedition07]

I recently put on Bosch Snow Drivers up front and they are OK, not as good as my Ancos. I also put a DuraLast wiper on the rear and so far it beats the Bosch. They are all beam style blades and I don’t think they perform as well as a wiper with a covered metal frame. Anco and Trico both sell a nice metal frame winter blade. Seems the metal frame holds it to the windshield better and works through the thicker snow and ice easier.

 

[1955moose]

We don't have snow here in the Bay Area, just a little smoke lately. I've used basic Anco's for the four years I've had my expedition now. You'd want to obvious get the ones made for ice and snow. The basic Anco's seem to work fine on my situation.

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[ExplorerTom]

I need new wipers. I may give the RainX wipers a shot.

I've had the expensive Bosch Icons and wasn't terribly impressed. Especially for the money. I've actually had the same set of Icons on my Explorer for about 7 years now- but they sit in the garage 95% of the time (but still need to be replaced).

 

[JExpedition07]

I noticed Trico Ultras are made in the USA when i was strolling through Walmart the other day. I would have bought them over Bosch had I known.

 

[BillAlex]

Silicone wipers by Piaa

 

[Prince_Polaris]

I swear by the Duralast wipers at Auto-Zone. They keep a nice seal against the glass, and I've had the same set on my Expy for over a year now, with no streaks as of yet. That includes cold in the 0-10°F to 90-95°F range throughout the year here in Ohio.

I might do that too, I think I had duralast on my Explorer, the only reason I went with standard wipers on the expy is because the standard ones are the only ones that could handle curving all the way around the passenger side of the windsheild!

Also, is this thing actually legit? https://www.amazon.com/AUTOBOO-9L1Z17526A-Expedition-Navigator-Windshield/dp/B07CGVNWYS/

If it is, I suppose I might as well stick it onto my car's back window, but I'm not sure if I want to switch to a single-piece wiper since it would probably be harder to replace...

 

[Prince_Polaris]

All right, so I went to AutoZone and tried a few types of wipers. However, nothing fits right! 20 inches is the default size, and yet 21 and 19 both have the same problem- the passenger wiper doesn't curve properly to the windsheild, unless it's one of the 'standard' types of wipers and those ones can't handle winter weather. I know it's silly to be so bothered by the wiper not fully moulding to the windsheild, but I'm pretty sure over time it will really cause a problem.


Here, this is a good enough example for now... see how the passenger wiper has to curve way more than the driver's side one in order to properly rest on the glass? I even tried a hybrid type of wiper, but nope, it couldn't bend enough.

 

[04EddyExpy]

Have you tried this style? These are the style of Duralasts I get and they seem to wrap around just fine.
https://www.amazon.com/QUALITY-Prem...-1-851-91-4-0&sr=1-2&ymm=2004:ford:expedition

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

I noticed Trico Ultras are made in the USA when i was strolling through Walmart the other day. I would have bought them over Bosch had I known.

If you want Tricos, check your local Sears if they're on the store closing list. The DieHard wipers are made by Trico and are 50% off at every closing store I've been to (makes them $6/ea).

 

[Idahokid]

I use any wiper that no longer has pivot points.I use anco
UB-20.They work in summer and fairly well in the winter.