2012–2019 Ford Explorer Wiper Blade Sizes

Which Ford Explorer model years does this cover?

These wiper blades specifications apply to every Ford Explorer built from 2012 through 2019 — the U502 (5th generation), mid-size 3-row crossover suv (unibody, fwd/awd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2019 Ford Explorer

• 20122.0L EcoBoost joins as an FWD-only economy option (no tow package)
• 2013Explorer Sport added: 365-hp 3.5L EcoBoost, AWD, 352mm brakes, 20-in wheels
• 2014Essentially unchanged: a few new exterior colors added; Limited trim gains standard heated second-row seats
• 2015Essentially unchanged: Limited trim adds an available adaptive cruise control option, with second-row heated seats offered as an option lineup-wide
• 2016Major facelift: new front/rear styling, 280-hp 2.3L EcoBoost replaces the 2.0L, Platinum trim (3.5L EcoBoost) added, SYNC 3 arrives mid-cycle; low-beam bulb changes to H11
• 2018–2019Minor updates; carryover mechanicals in the final years before the RWD-platform redesign

What size wiper blades does a 2012–2019 Ford Explorer take?

26 inches on the driver's side and 22 inches on the passenger's side, plus a 11-inch rear blade.

Can you fit a longer wiper blade on a 2012–2019 Ford Explorer?

Going up one inch usually clears, but it is not free: an oversized driver's blade can overlap the passenger blade at the top of the sweep, or run off the edge of the glass and chatter. The factory sizes are chosen to sweep the maximum area without contact.

What wiper connector does a 2012–2019 Ford Explorer use?

Pinch-tab front connector (OE Ford BB5Z-17528-E driver / -D passenger); 11-in pinch-tab rear. Sizes unchanged 2011–2019, including the 2016 facelift.. Blade packaging lists the connector type. Match it or the adapter will not latch.