2016 Ford Explorer wiper blade size
The 2016 Ford Explorer uses a 26" driver-side wiper blade, a 22" passenger-side blade, and a 11" rear wiper blade with I&L connectors. Supported by 7 checked sources.
Front sizes confirmed unchanged across 9 model years (2011–2019).
Size changed at this generation boundary: Checked records show 20" driver / 20" passenger for 2010 — different from this 2016 page; checked records show 26" driver / 21" passenger for 2020–2025 — different from this 2016 page. Confirm this is the correct model year before ordering.
Driver blade is 4" longer than passenger blade (26" vs 22").
Same blade pattern also fits the 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility in checked records.
Search shortcuts only — confirm blade length, vehicle selector fitment, and adapter before ordering.
2016 Ford Explorer wiper blade size chart
| Item | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 26" | Driver-side wiper blade |
| Passenger | 22" | Passenger-side wiper blade |
| Rear | 11" | Rear wiper blade |
| Connector | I&L I&L Simplified sketch for identification only. Adapter shapes vary by brand. Open connector guide | Checked connector / arm type |
Checked rows for the 2016 Ford Explorer share the same visible driver / passenger / rear pattern with 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility. This page is still keyed to the exact Explorer row; use that model in the seller selector before checkout.
Ford Explorer wiper blade sizes by year
16 checked Ford Explorer years. Same front blade sizes for 2011–2019 in checked records. Confirm the exact year before ordering.
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Rear | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26" | 21" | 11" | I&L |
| 2024 | 26" | 21" | 11" | I&L |
| 2023 | 26" | 21" | 11" | I&L |
| 2022 | 26" | 21" | 11" | Pinch Tab |
| 2021 | 26" | 21" | 11" | I&L |
| 2020 Size changed | 26" | 21" | 11" | I&L |
| 2019 | 26" | 22" | 11" | I&L |
| 2018 | 26" | 22" | 11" | I&L |
| 2017 | 26" | 22" | 11" | I&L |
| 2016 Current page | 26" | 22" | 11" | I&L |
| 2015 | 26" | 22" | 11" | I&L |
| 2014 | 26" | 22" | 11" | I&L |
| 2013 | 26" | 22" | 11" | I&L |
| 2012 Size changed | 26" | 22" | 11" | I&L |
| 2011 Size changed | 26" | 22" | 26" Confirm at checkout | Pinch Tab |
| 2010 | 20" | 20" | 13" | 9 X 3 Hook |
2016 sits between 2017 and 2015 in this Explorer year table. It is the tenth-newest listed Explorer row in this table. For this Explorer, compare the tenth-newest row with the ninth-newest row above and the eleventh-newest row below before checkout. Same visible pattern: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012. Compare the exact year row before ordering.
2016 Ford Explorer fitment notes
I&L connector confirmed. Confirm the package includes that adapter.
If a retailer shows different sizes, compare source dates before ordering.
Vehicle-specific evidence notes
This row uses a staggered front pair: 26" driver, 22" passenger.
Rear: 11", supported by WiperSizeChart.
Source table: 7 checked source rows. Driver: 3 source labels; passenger: 3 source labels.
Connector: I&L, checked.
Before ordering for this 2016 Ford Explorer
- Front pair: Choose 26" driver and 22" passenger.
- Rear blade: Select a 11" rear blade.
- Connector: I&L. Confirm the package includes this adapter.
- Source check: 2026-06-11 from Rain-X.
About this data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last verified: 2026-06-11.
This page-specific source pack checked Rain-X. Driver: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA; passenger: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA; rear: Supported by WiperSizeChart.
- Blade sizes
- Verified
- Rear status
- 11" verified
- Connector
- Verified
- Sources
- Rain-X
- Cross-checked
- TRICO, AutoZone, O'Reilly, WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA
- Driver blade: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA
- Passenger blade: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA
- Rear blade: Supported by WiperSizeChart
- Connector / arm: Supported by Rain-X
| Source | Role | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain-X | Primary fitment reference | Connector | 2026-06-14 | Visit source |
| TRICO | Cross-check source | Checked only | 2026-06-10 | Visit source |
| AutoZone | Retailer fitment check | Checked only | 2026-06-10 | Checked source |
| O'Reilly | Retailer fitment check | Checked only | 2026-06-10 | Checked source |
| WiperSizeChart | Cross-check source | Driver, Passenger, Rear | 2026-06-10 | Checked source |
| Bosch | Cross-check source | Driver, Passenger | 2026-06-11 | Visit source |
| PIAA | Cross-check source | Driver, Passenger | 2026-07-03 | Visit source |
2016 Ford Explorer maintenance checklist
One part checked. Look up the rest while you're here.
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