Gen 2 & Gen 3 Raptor Wiper Blade Replacement
Two locking clips and a part number that changes by year — the easiest job in this entire library, as long as you grab the right blade first.
Video: How to replace windshield wipers on a 2018 Ford Raptor by Acura Atlas on YouTube.
RaptorCentral isn't affiliated with the creator; the steps below are our own write-up.
Who this is for
This is for both the Gen 2 (2017–2020) and Gen 3 (2021+) Raptor. Ford's own wiper removal procedure is identical across both generations — the same primary and secondary locking clips, the same technique — so the only thing that actually changes by year is the Motorcraft blade part number. The video on this page is filmed on a 2018, a Gen 2 truck, but the steps apply just as well to a Gen 3. It's worth doing this one yourself rather than paying a shop for it: there's no diagnostic involved, the parts cost is small, and the whole job is finished in the time it'd take to describe the problem to a service writer. The only real risk is cosmetic — a dropped arm cracking the windshield — and that's exactly what the towel-under-the-arm step below is there to prevent.
Tools
- A towel or soft cloth, to protect the glass while the arm is up
- Washer fluid or water, to clean the old blade's edge while you're checking it
Parts
- Motorcraft wiper blade matched to your model year — WW-2242 (2017), WW-2248 (2019), or WW-2208 (Gen 3, 2022)
Steps
Check your current blades first
Before you buy anything, run a fingertip along the edge of each blade — roughness or nicks mean it's due for replacement. Clean the blade with washer fluid or water and a soft cloth first, since a dirty-but-otherwise-fine blade can mimic the feel of a worn one.
Confirm the correct part number for your model year
The locking mechanism and removal steps are the same across both generations, but the blade itself isn't: Motorcraft WW-2242 for 2017, WW-2248 for 2019, and WW-2208 for the Gen 3 2022 manual. Buy the right one before you start rather than assuming any Motorcraft wiper fits.
Protect the glass before you lift the arm
Lay a towel over the windshield under where the wiper arm will sit once it's up — if the arm springs back unexpectedly, you want fabric between it and the glass, not metal-on-glass.
Pull the blade and arm away from the glass
Lift the arm and blade together away from the windshield. Don't lift the arm by grabbing the blade itself — pull on the arm, with the blade attached, so you're not stressing the connection between the two.
Lift the primary locking clip
With the arm held away from the glass, find and lift the primary locking clip that secures the blade to the arm.
Press the secondary locking clip and remove the old blade
Press the secondary locking clip and slide the old blade off the arm. Don't let the bare arm snap back down onto the glass once the blade's off — keep a hand on it or rest it on the towel you laid down earlier.
Install the new blade in reverse
Slide the new blade onto the arm and reverse the clip sequence — secondary clip first, then primary — making sure you feel or hear it lock into place. A blade that isn't fully locked can come loose or flap at highway speed, so don't skip confirming the click.
Lower the arm carefully and test
Guide the arm back down onto the glass rather than letting it drop. Run the wipers with some washer fluid to confirm both blades sweep cleanly with no chatter or streaking before you call it done.
Do the passenger side the same way
Repeat the full sequence on the other blade — it's easy to replace just the driver's side since that's the one you notice streaking first, but both blades see the same UV exposure and age at roughly the same rate. Doing them together saves you from redoing this whole process again in a few weeks for the side you skipped.
Check the washer fluid level and nozzles while you're at it
Since you're already standing at the front of the truck with the hood within reach, it costs nothing to top off the washer fluid reservoir and confirm both spray nozzles are actually aimed at the glass rather than past it — a new blade on a dry or misaimed system won't do much for visibility.
Specs
| Wiper blade (2017) | Motorcraft WW-2242 Source: Ford 2017 F-150 Raptor Supplement |
|---|---|
| Wiper blade (2019) | Motorcraft WW-2248 Source: Ford 2019 F-150 Raptor Supplement |
| Wiper blade (Gen 3, 2022) | Motorcraft WW-2208 Source: Ford 2022 F-150 Owner's Manual |
Safety notes
- Lay a towel over the glass under the raised arm in case it springs back unexpectedly.
- Never lift the wiper arm by the blade itself — lift the arm, with the blade attached.
- Don't let a bare arm snap back onto the windshield once the old blade's removed.
- Confirm the new blade locks fully in place before lowering the arm; a blade that isn't locked can come loose at speed.
Owner questions
- What wiper blade does my Raptor use?
- It depends on your model year: Motorcraft WW-2242 for 2017, WW-2248 for 2019, or WW-2208 for the Gen 3 2022 manual.
- Is the removal procedure different between Gen 2 and Gen 3?
- No — Ford's procedure (lift the primary locking clip, press the secondary locking clip, remove) is the same across both generations. Only the blade part number changes by year.
- How do I check if my blades actually need replacing?
- Run a fingertip along the edge and feel for roughness or nicks. Clean the blade with washer fluid or water and a soft cloth first — a dirty blade can feel rough even if it's otherwise fine.
- What happens if the wiper arm springs back while it's up?
- It can hit bare glass hard enough to chip or crack it, which is exactly why it's worth laying a towel under the arm before you start.
- Do I need any special tools?
- No — this is a hand-only job. A towel for glass protection and some washer fluid to test afterward are all you really need.
- Should I replace both blades even if only one is streaking?
- It's worth it. Both blades see the same sun exposure and age at a similar rate, so the side that isn't streaking yet usually isn't far behind — doing both now saves you from repeating this same short job again in a few weeks.