Rubber is starting to separate in my wipers. Are the oem ones just as good as other non-oem? Should I stick with oem?

 

Take your pick. Everyone will have an opinion. I’ve had just as good of luck with motorcraft, Anco, Trico, etc. I order the blade style off rockauto.

I replace them once a year and all have preformed just as good in that time.

 

IMO I prefer OEM...just be careful ,they typically offer 2 different quality levels on a lot of parts like wiper blades, your vehical came from the factory with the better parts on it but for service they will also offer parts that are more "cost friendly" to compete with cheap aftermarket stuff.

 

I just perused auto zone to see what's available. unbelievable.

 

The only ones I stay away from are Michelin...too many sets I have had for any of my cars do the chattery thing across the glass...I HATE that!

 

When did Ford or GM or Toyota get into making wiper blades? Like never??
If you want the "best"... go to a Honder dealer parts dept. Get the replacement blade material in your desired size. About $13 USD jobber cost, for a pair.
Best material available on the market.

 

It depends. Not on my Subaru, but when wipers haven't been used in months the F-150 can jump a bit until loosened up.

 

OEM, Bosch, and Rain-X are the top of my list. Lots of opinions on them. I'd suggest trying something new this time and then if you like them more than OEM stick with them. If you prefer OEM, go back after these wear out.

 

who is the OEM for Motorcraft?

 

I tried Bosch and they are not as good as the OEM.