jerparker1

$14 for shipping?

dannytexas

2013 Fx4

Valeo 600221-29-2016
22" both drivers and passenger sides.

Valeo blade material is the best I have used. They make zero noise when in operation due to the rubber material compensation.
No streaking or missed spots, full clean wipe every time...unlike my son. :-)

I have used the OEM Ford Motorcraft units with decent success but they wore out in a year.
I tried the Bosch Icons and they were also decent for a limited time but begin to tear at the far edges of the rubber.
Rain-X Latitude I didn't like and removed from vehicle after a short while as they were noisy.

After research I found the Valeo and they have been the absolute best blades I've tried between my 4 cars I own and maintain.

I can turn them on without the wiper fluid or rain and they still make zero noise even on dry glass.
At least in the Dallas area these will be the only blades I ever use again based on my personal experience. Not sure how they would be in snow/ice climates as again....I live in Texas.
Bought them on Amazon with Prime so easy to find.

I have zero affiliation with the company but just really like them and wanted to share. I'm very picky about quite and streak free wipers so I kissed a lot of frogs before I found this brand so while this is simply my opinion its based on my first hand experience.
FWIW

one2nine

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I've had terrible luck with Bosch icons. Was a major let down and haven't bought them since. For a while I had really good luck with rain x latitudes, but it seems like my last two sets streaked pretty bad.

Masi1926

Whoever is in charge of the wiper division at Bosch, they need a swift kick in the *** out the door!

Pauli18c

Have had my Icons for over 2 years now and 2 Chicago winters and they're just now starting to get messed up

Chris's FX4

Hopefully your next pair will last that long. My last two pairs (1 year period) have sucked completely, and I was avid believer in the Icon's beforehand. Unless the windshield is completely soaked they skip and chatter like crazy. I've started noticing this with them on our other cars as well. My next set is going to be the OEM Motorcraft blades.

Here's another discussion on wiper blades for those wondering: https://www.f150forum.com/f38/wiper-...inions-277497/

Pauli18c

Hmm that's a bummer to hear. Do you ever RainX or wax your windshield ever? Claybar it? I use RainX every so often so maybe that helps?

Chris's FX4

Yep, I've done all of those. Even after a freshly RainX'd window a brand new set would start skipping.

one2nine

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Avoid waxing due to some waxes using micro abrasives. I clay, clean with quality glass cleaner of your choice, then apply aquapel. Similar to rain X, but better and lasts much longer.

Masi1926

I used to buy rain x concentrate and add it to the regular fluid. Then I switched to the full bottle of rain-x washer fluid, all in vain trying to get my wipers to operate like new.
Well, the new truck proved all along that there's nothing better out there right now, than the factory blades.
I can also stop spending $5 on "specialized" washer fluids now.