Ford B-Max Wiper Motor Replacement Parts

The Ford B-Max was produced as a single generation, sold in the UK from 2012 to 2017 with no facelift introducing a new generation boundary, so all B-Max models share the same basic architecture throughout the production run. This makes sourcing a used wiper motor relatively straightforward, as you're working within one consistent generation. That said, always confirm the specific part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

Because the B-Max ran as a single generation from 2012 to 2017 without a mid-life generation change, a front wiper motor from a 2013 example is generally expected to be the same unit as one from a 2016 car. However, minor running production changes can occur across a model's life, so always quote your registration to the breaker and ask them to verify the part against your specific vehicle before committing.

Yes, front and rear wiper motors are entirely different parts with different mountings, connector types, and operating speeds, so you must specify which one you need when contacting a breaker. The front motor drives the twin-wiper linkage at the base of the windscreen, while the rear motor is a smaller, self-contained unit mounted in the tailgate. Make sure the breaker confirms the exact fitment — front or rear — against your registration before purchase.

Trim level does not affect wiper motor fitment on the Ford B-Max — the motor is determined by generation and whether it's front or rear, not whether the car is a Studio, Zetec, or Titanium. You may find cosmetic differences between trim levels such as different wiper blade styles or finisher clips, but the motor itself is the same. Confirm the front or rear position and your registration with the breaker, and trim is not something you need to worry about.

Some Ford models from the same era share components, and it is possible that motors from related platforms could cross-fit the B-Max, but this is not something to assume without checking. The safest approach is to give the breaker your B-Max registration and ask them to confirm whether a donor motor from another model is a verified match rather than relying on a visual similarity. Never assume cross-model compatibility without the breaker confirming it against your specific registration.

A matching OEM part number is a strong indicator of compatibility and is worth noting down from your existing motor to share with the breaker. However, used parts sourced from dismantled vehicles don't always carry clear part numbers, and superseded or updated part numbers can mean a functionally identical motor carries a different code. Give the breaker your vehicle registration alongside any part number you have, and let them cross-reference both before confirming the sale.