Windshield replacement

[Inlandgirl]

I have 2021 BS Big Bend. Recently noticed a crack that started behind rear view mirror and has now traveled down driver side of windshield. Called around and was told we ” had to replace with ford windshield” because of all the sensors, lane control etc. the quotes I received were pretty much the same…$1,200. Was not expecting that as last windshield I replaced was twice the size and half the cost (Toyota FJ) Has anyone had to replace their windshield, how did it go?

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[jkeaton]

I used my zero deductible comprehensive insurance. Insurance handled everything. They took care of scheduling to have Safelite come to my work. Easy peasy.

 

[RS1]

Same here. But they sent the wrong and not Ford glass. Seems my 2021 Big Bend has a heating element wire hanging out the glass on the passenger side. Sent safelite on their way with the no name windshield and went to one of their facilities after making sure the correct glass would be on hand. $0 due to Massachusetts insurance.

 

[CrashBend]

Tiny rock chip near rear view mirror has slowly cracked down drivers side. Waiting to save up to fix it. Sounds like Ford will charge a lot.

 

[jmtapiar]

I just replaced mine for an aftermarket glass on a 2023 Badlands, everything seems to work OK.
I'll keep you updated in a week after a road trip on the weekend

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I have 2021 BS Big Bend. Recently noticed a crack that started behind rear view mirror and has now traveled down driver side of windshield. Called around and was told we ” had to replace with ford windshield” because of all the sensors, lane control etc. the quotes I received were pretty much the same…$1,200. Was not expecting that as last windshield I replaced was twice the size and half the cost (Toyota FJ) Has anyone had to replace their windshield, how did it go?

Hi there, I'd be happy to look into your Bronco concerns on my end. Will you send us a message with your VIN and dealership info? I can look into things on my end.

 

[Inlandgirl]

I just replaced mine for an aftermarket glass on a 2023 Badlands, everything seems to work OK.
I'll keep you updated in a week after a road trip on the weekend

Thanks…. The concerns of the people I talked to was recalibrating all the sensors, also said insurance would only cover if it was Ford factory glass used,. How much was aftermarket glass, if you don’t mind my asking?

 

[Cursed Bronco]

Yeah... More than half of the price is calibrating the sensors. I learned on here that you can do it yourself with forscan apparently... My glass was $400 and "calibration" was $450. Really kind of BS after learning you can recalibrate it yourself lol

 

[Bucko]

I have 2021 BS Big Bend. Recently noticed a crack that started behind rear view mirror and has now traveled down driver side of windshield. Called around and was told we ” had to replace with ford windshield” because of all the sensors, lane control etc. the quotes I received were pretty much the same…$1,200. Was not expecting that as last windshield I replaced was twice the size and half the cost (Toyota FJ) Has anyone had to replace their windshield, how did it go?

Confused with the response you got, as the "sensors, lane control etc." are not in the glass.

 

[Chiefthepup]

I have 2021 BS Big Bend. Recently noticed a crack that started behind rear view mirror and has now traveled down driver side of windshield. Called around and was told we ” had to replace with ford windshield” because of all the sensors, lane control etc. the quotes I received were pretty much the same…$1,200. Was not expecting that as last windshield I replaced was twice the size and half the cost (Toyota FJ) Has anyone had to replace their windshield, how did it go?

Same quote I got here in wa state

 

[missOutsyder]

I have 2021 BS Big Bend. Recently noticed a crack that started behind rear view mirror and has now traveled down driver side of windshield. Called around and was told we ” had to replace with ford windshield” because of all the sensors, lane control etc. the quotes I received were pretty much the same…$1,200. Was not expecting that as last windshield I replaced was twice the size and half the cost (Toyota FJ) Has anyone had to replace their windshield, how did it go?

I’m in British Columbia, Canada. Windshield was covered on insurance with a small deductible. Straight to ford approved body shop to replace, took 1 day, then it went to Ford for a half day for the re-calibration part. No complaints at all. Easy and inexpensive.

 

[NMhunter]

Sounds like a nice profit center. Broken windshield every 2 years and $1200 to fix.

 

[jmtapiar]

Thanks…. The concerns of the people I talked to was recalibrating all the sensors, also said insurance would only cover if it was Ford factory glass used,. How much was aftermarket glass, if you don’t mind my asking?

I don't mind at all, it was 750 USD and I paid 150 USD as deductible, I needed to go to an aftermarket due to Ford didn't have any on the warehouse and it would be a couple months for them to get an original one
The insurance company was the one recomending to go with these aftermarket guys.
So far, the lane assist works as usual, the colision warnnng works as usual, the steady speed works ok as well as the cruice control.

Will keep you updated on tis performance

 

[jmtapiar]

Confused with the response you got, as the "sensors, lane control etc." are not in the glass.

According to my owners manual, in this area it has the camara for adaptative cruice control and my badlands has no adaptative cruice control.

 

[Bucko]

According to my owners manual, in this area it has the camara for adaptative cruice control and my badlands has no adaptative cruice control.

I believe the black spot is just the location where you can further locate the camera/sensor in which it would be behind the spot (behind the windshield at the rear view mirror).

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