Wipers
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From: Michigan
I try to keep the glass warm but when they go to their home position they always freeze back up.....I can only run max defrost for so long before I am ready to pass out from the heat....lol.. It has been cold......
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From: Southwest, MN
Yeah, it does do that. I used it on my last truck. But, it also seems to make the glass smeary and I didn't like that. I will stick to the cheap stuff with this truck.
To each their own and it depends on what you like
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From: Upstate NY
I have gotten literal years out of the Bosch Icons on my 2009 F150, I replaced them when I bought the truck in 2014, transferred them over to my 2019 I bought in 19, and they just died last fall.
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From: Kansas
In extreme temps like you probably experience it can come down to keeping the windshield clear OR not cooking inside. It really isn't a factor of the wipers themselves, as you describe it (freezing up).
RainX tends to help as others have noted.
RainX tends to help as others have noted.
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From: Arlington, WA
I have silicone/ceramic made by Trico on my 16 Ford Focus. It is doing well with them.
I just bought 2 sets for my daughter for a 17 Ford Edge, and 15 Expedition. They put Rain X wipers on, but are complaining about performance. I just put RainX treatment, and Trico silicone ceramic blades on the Expedition. I need to do the edge next. I did my truck recently, but have not driven it much.
I'll have more to add on these 3 vehicles as a little time goes by. I live north of Seattle, so no shortage of rain..........
I priced the Trico silicone ceramics at Amazon. They were higher than Rockauto by a fair amount. Though Rock does get you on shipping. I bought a pair for the Edge, and Expedition for just under $80.
Trico claims 3x longer life. They also show them as the top tier in the wipers they carry.
TRICO® Silicone Ceramic | Premium Silicone Beam Blades
Silicone Ceramic vs. Rubber Wiper Blades Trico
I just bought 2 sets for my daughter for a 17 Ford Edge, and 15 Expedition. They put Rain X wipers on, but are complaining about performance. I just put RainX treatment, and Trico silicone ceramic blades on the Expedition. I need to do the edge next. I did my truck recently, but have not driven it much.
I'll have more to add on these 3 vehicles as a little time goes by. I live north of Seattle, so no shortage of rain..........
I priced the Trico silicone ceramics at Amazon. They were higher than Rockauto by a fair amount. Though Rock does get you on shipping. I bought a pair for the Edge, and Expedition for just under $80.
Trico claims 3x longer life. They also show them as the top tier in the wipers they carry.
TRICO® Silicone Ceramic | Premium Silicone Beam Blades
Silicone Ceramic vs. Rubber Wiper Blades Trico