Windshield Wiper Issue

[Skydance]

…and make sure there is no ice buildup. Pretty basic stuff here…

Clean the windscreen with clay. Basic to some but not to all. I’m trying to help buddy.

 

[Skydance]

So its just not getting done before purchase? This would be my only time seeing this on any of my rides. Sadly when I had the car prepped for PPF they also did the windows with clay bar and paint but I still ran into that issue.

Did your detailer ceramic coat your windscreen by any chance?

 

[Tenac]

Did your detailer ceramic coat your windscreen by any chance?

I've had about 4 different coatings applied to help resolve the skipping nothing worked....

 

[Skydance]

I've had about 4 different coatings applied to help resolve the skipping nothing worked....

There is your problem. Take off the coatings using a clay bar, autoglym window polish and put a new set of wipers on. In my opinion, coatings make it worse.

 

[Tenac]

There is your problem. Take off the coatings using a clay bar, autoglym window polish and put a new set of wipers on. In my opinion, coatings make it worse.

did this too, that was the first step.

 

[Skydance]

did this too, that was the first step.

I give up. Buy a new car

 

[Tenac]

I give up. Buy a new car

lol yeah right, they are actually talking about putting my blades back to OEM and if it still exist replace the windshield itself. Soo I'll way on that first, or if it becomes a lemon over silly stuff.

 

[linksK9rig]

I have a 2024 TM and my wipers skip even if I swap them for the Bosch Icon wiper blades. I drove a loaner this past weekend and I was able to use the loaners wiper blades since it rained all day. To my surprise, the wiper blades on the 2025 Fieldmaster didn’t chatter/skip at all. It was smooth at any setting. I have no clue why mine has this problem.

 

[DeepCJ7]

I channeled my inner Project Farm today and used a force meter to check the wiper arm pressure. I compared the Grenadier against a 2024 Bronco. Both sides of the Bronco came in at 2.2 lbs of force to lift the wiper off the windshield. It was 1.3 lbs per side on the Grenadier. I've seen assist springs and may give those a try.

 

[LeftCoastOverland]

I've had good luck with the Michelin blades from Costco. They wipe well, no chatter, no streaking. Cheap enough to change out every 6 mo.

 

[Shopkeep]

I've had good luck with the Michelin blades from Costco. They wipe well, no chatter, no streaking. Cheap enough to change out every 6 mo.

This. I was dubious at first but they work a treat.

 

[Dokatd]

I channeled my inner Project Farm today and used a force meter to check the wiper arm pressure. I compared the Grenadier against a 2024 Bronco. Both sides of the Bronco came in at 2.2 lbs of force to lift the wiper off the windshield. It was 1.3 lbs per side on the Grenadier. I've seen assist springs and may give those a try.

The dealer will bend the arms to increase pressure. I'd consider bending the arms in and remeasure. I like that you took the time to measure in the first place. I will try to remember to check mine in the next day or two. The dealer bent mine a month or so ago and it helped a lot. And moving to traditional frame Bosch blades made an even bigger improvement. I don't believe in the mono blade style when it comes to flat windshields. They are always a bit light in the middle.