The Right Wiper Blades for your Ford Puma & How to Fit Them

The Ford Puma has ranked as the best-selling new car in the UK in recent years, so it is important to know which wiper blades you need for your model.

How to check which wiper blades fit a Ford Puma

The Ford Puma nameplate was originally conceived as the moniker for a small sports coupe based on the Ford Fiesta during the late 1990s.

While that particular model was discontinued in 2002, the Puma name returned in 2019 on a brand-new small-SUV. This model has since gone on to become one of the best-selling cars in the UK.

As the Puma nameplate has been used on two different types of model, it is therefore important to check which model you’re driving to ensure you are purchasing the correct wiper blades for your Ford. 

If you don’t know the age of your Puma or which generation you are driving, don’t worry, simply use Wiperblades.co.uk’s vehicle registration tool to find out exactly what you need. 

Forget trawling the shops to find complicated codes, just input your registration and the results will return only wiper blades that are specific for your Ford Puma – nice and easy!

What Are Retrofit Wiper Blades?

The Ford Puma 1997-2002 models are offered with Retrofit Flat Wiper Blades. 

Retrofit blades are designed to be an upgrade for older vehicles with traditional hook-type arms to modern, aerodynamic flat blade technology. 

These types of wiper blades do not have a metal 'coat hanger' shaped frame. Instead, they have a tensioned metal strip running within the rubber structure of the wiper blade. 

This design allows for a flatter aerodynamic shape which reduces wind noise. 

Being smaller than a conventional wiper, it also provides less obstruction to the driver's field of vision.

Ford Puma Wiper Blades – 1997 - 2002 (Small Coupe)

Wiper Blades Size & Fitting

Driver Side – 19-inch Standard/Spoiler Hook Fit or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 19-inch Standard/Spoiler Hook Fit or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
Rear Screen – 19-inch Standard/Spoiler Hook Fit or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade

The 1997-2002 Ford Puma has a 19-inch wiper blade for the drivers’ side and an 19-inch wiper bade for the passenger side. 

It can be fitted with a Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade on one side or with the Standard/Spoiler Hook Fit Wiper Blade.

These wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands, including Bosch, Lucas, Aerowiper and Michelin.

They are available in twin and triple packs containing two 19-inch blades for the driver and passenger side, or triple packs that also include a 19-inch blade for the rear screen, or individually.

How To Fit Ford Puma Wiper Blades (1993-1999) – Retrofit Flat

Depending on your arm type, either press the release button or unhook the old blade. Retrofit blades come with specific adapters.

- For hook arms, open the hinge, insert the hook, and close it. 
- For push-button, use the appropriate adaptor (e.g., V2) provided.

Once the blade clicks into place, remove the green/plastic protective strip from the rubber edge

How To Fit Ford Puma Wiper Blades (1997-2002) – Standard or Spoiler Fit

A Hook Fit is the most common type of windscreen wiper adapter, found mostly on older vehicles. It is distinguished by its ‘J’ or ‘U’ hooked shape that slots across and into the wiper blade. When fitting, unhook the old wiper blade to detach it, then slide the new wiper blade over the hook mechanism and pull it back so it locks into place. It will click once it secures.

Ford Puma Wiper Blades – 2019-Current (Small SUV)

Wiper Blades Size & Fitting

Driver Side – 28-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 14-inch Push Button Flat Wiper Blade
Rear Screen – 11-inch Push Button Flat Wiper Blade

The 2019-2026 Ford Puma has a 28-inch Push Button Flat Style wiper blade for the drivers’ side and a 14-inch Push Button Flat Style wiper bade for the passenger side. 

These wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands, including Bosch, Lucas, Aerowiper and Michelin.

They are available in twin and triple packs containing a 28-inch blade for the driver and 14-inch blade for the passenger side, and one 11-inch blade for the rear screen, or individually.

How To Fit Ford Puma Wiper Blades (2019-2026) – Push Button

A Push Button wiper blade fittings features a square button that when pressed, releases the wiper blade. Remove it entirely by lifting the wiper blade up. Once this is done, simply slide the new wiper blade down over arm and it will lock securely into place. Listen for the click. 

When Is The Right Time To Change My Wiper Blades?

Wiper blades undergo a lot of stress when they are fixed to your car. As well as being a moving component exposed to the elements, the materials will inevitably wear down gradually when in use as they are making constant contact with the windscreen.

Indeed, wiper blades cope with more than simply wiping away water from your windscreen during rainy conditions – UV rays from the sun, deposits of oil from other cars around you, bugs and unforeseen debris all take their toll on them.

Wiper blades are designed to be durable and sturdy to withstand these challenges but they will ultimately wear down over time and if you don’t replace them, they could be classified as dangerous or illegal –your car won’t pass an MOT if this is the case.

So how do you know when to replace them? When driving, you might notice over time that the rubber blades will clear the windscreen less evenly, leaving some streaks of moisture in places. They may also start to squeak as the rubber encounters friction on the windscreen.

Regardless, it is recommended you change your wiper blades every 12 months to ensure you are getting optimum windscreen wiping performance.

If in doubt, you can inspect them close up and assess the blades for any blemishes, such as chips, tears and unevenness. If this occurs, then the time has come to get new wiper blades.