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2013-2018 Ford C-Max — Wiper Blade Replacement

By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026

🔧 Easy 10 minutes $81 DIY

Quick answer: Wiper Blade Replacement on a 2013–2018 Ford C-Max is rated Easy and takes about 10 minutes. You'll need 1 tool for this job, and parts cost about $81. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.

Quick Video Tutorial

Parts You Need

Total Cost
$80.97
Part Name Part Number Price Buy
Driver wiper blade, 28" Bosch 28A $32.99
Passenger wiper blade, 26" Bosch 26B $32.99
Rear wiper blade, 12" — $14.99

About prices: shown prices are typical retail averages and change frequently; cheaper alternatives may be available. Confirm the current price before buying.

💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps carefully

1

Park and switch off

Park the car, put it in Park, and switch the ignition fully off — with push-button start, keep the key fob away from the car so the auto wipers cannot trigger mid-job.

2

Lift the arms off the tall windshield

The C-Max parks its wipers right on the glass with no hidden service position to activate, so simply lift each front arm until the hinge holds it upright.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado

I verify the blade lengths before buying anything. The C-Max has specific sizes, and the wrong length will hit the trim.

3

Pinch the tabs to release each front blade

The C-Max uses a pinch-tab connector, not a J-hook. Squeeze both tabs in at the same time with your thumb and forefinger, then slide the blade downward, off the arm's post.

4

Swap the 12-inch rear blade

The C-Max's tailgate carries a 12-inch rear blade that most owners ignore until it is shredding. Lift the short rear arm, find its connector, and release it the same way as the fronts.

5

Click the new pinch-tab blades on

Double-check the 28-inch blade is on the driver side and the 26-inch on the passenger side before you lower the arms. Slide the new blade's connector up onto the arm's post until both side tabs snap outward with an audible click.

6

Test with washers, not a dry wipe

Lower both arms gently onto the glass by hand. Switch the ignition on, spray the windshield washers, and run a full cycle. Twist the end of the stalk to run the rear washer and confirm the 12-inch blade clears its arc.

7

Replacement interval for the C-Max

Replace all three blades every 6 to 12 months. If the driver blade starts streaking in your direct line of sight, do not wait out the calendar.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • • Squeezing only one pinch tab, which jams the connector instead of releasing it.
  • • Buying the 24-inch passenger blade listed on European fitment charts — US C-Max cars take 26 inches.
  • • Assuming the Hybrid and Energi take different blades — the wiper fitment is identical across both.
  • • Letting a raised arm snap back onto the windshield.