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Old 12-26-2021, 06:15 PM
 
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I have never changed one by myself before, usually changed it at auto shop.

Why first screenshot shows 24" and 19", while second screenshot shows same length 28"?

Do two pieces need to be same length?

Thanks.
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Wiper Blade for 2013 Ford Focus-wiper-1.jpg   Wiper Blade for 2013 Ford Focus-wiper-2.jpg  
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Old 12-26-2021, 07:31 PM
 
Location: On the Chesapeake
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The first shot also says, in red, that it doesn't fit.

I checked and got that both sides are 28" blades.

Go to the parts store, tell the nice clerk you need blades for a 2013 Focus and he or she will look up the exact ones you need. Might even go to the display and point them out.

Many parts stores also will install them for you for free (but tip the guy that does it).
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Old 12-26-2021, 07:33 PM
 
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I have never changed one by myself before, usually changed it at auto shop.

Why first screenshot shows 24" and 19", while second screenshot shows same length 28"?

Do two pieces need to be same length?

Thanks.
There's a few things I would recommend. First check your owner's manual. technologist if you don't want to do that take a tape measure and actually physically measure the wiper blades some cars have two different sizes. Those two methods will absolutely get you the right part.
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Old 12-26-2021, 07:41 PM
 
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The first shot also says, in red, that it doesn't fit.
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Oh yeah, I did not pay attention to it.
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Old 12-27-2021, 01:33 PM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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A friend has that car, a red one, and I have done a few things on it. I remember that it had two different sizes, 24"/18".
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Old 12-27-2021, 03:07 PM
 
Location: Florida
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My Chrysler has 2 different size blades. I am not familiar with Ford Focus.

I would start by measuring the existing blades.
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Old 12-28-2021, 06:29 AM
 
Location: Sunnybrook Farm
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Take the blades off in the parking lot, carry them in, and compare the length to what the counter clerk gives you, just to be sure. It's not uncommon to have two different lengths.
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Old 12-29-2021, 12:45 PM
 
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28" or 29" for both sides
Ford Focus Wiper Size Chart

Rain-X site will give you the size and a video on installation for the arm type on your car.
https://www.rainx.com/blade-size-finder/
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Old 12-29-2021, 10:16 PM
 
Location: Born + raised SF Bay; Tyler, TX now WNY
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Also, going forward, note that it isn’t uncommon at all for wiper blades to be different sizes. Longer one will go on the drivers’ side.
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Old 12-30-2021, 03:12 AM
 
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Be sure to look for the “exact” model and body style of your vehicle. Not saying this is the case with your car but some cars that come in different body styles may have different front wipers. One of the reasons for online and store computer or book matching is just because the length is correct, the mounting fixtures may not work for your wiper arms.
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