Cost to replace windshield?

[Dave2013M3]

I used the Safelite here in Los Angeles off of La Cienaga. They had mixed reviews. I took a chance...they did a good job.

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[UnloosedChewtoy]

Aftermarket glass can be OK, depending on the brand. In my recent experience with a different vehicle earlier this year, PGW (now owned/same as Vitro) seems to do a good job with cameras and sensors. HUDs not so much, but thats a non-issue with the Mustangs.

Pilkington is cheap garbage.
FYG (Fuyao) is slightly better cheap garbage.
Neither of those two work with cameras/sensors well, if at all.

If you want to avoid possible trial and error, and you have the extra money, OEM glass is a safe bet. And feel good that the glass for the Mustang doesn't cost as much as an optioned Ram TRX windshield that has cameras/sensors and a HUD: $1800 or a bit more.

 

[Frogdog1]

Just a comment, but I'm very surprised that Mustang windshields get replaced so often. They seem to have a pretty good slope to them. Now that I said that.....

 

[EagleWarrior]

I just had Safelite over and the crack spread as well

 

[glenng6]

I just had Safelite over and the crack spread as well

I think trying to fix a crack is a crap shoot. If it is very small, it may work, but if there is any striation, it will eventually spread. There is a lot of pressure at highway speeds, not to mention possible flexing of the glass during cornering. I have had a few windshields replaced in my 60 odd years of driving, and I always use Safelite. I have never had any issues. As already mentioned, each franchise is independent, so YMMV. The Safelite location I use is a big franchise. They can do like six cars at the same time, indoors, and you almost always have to make an appointment! As far as cost, I have total glass coverage, so it only costs my deductible, which in 4/25 was $100.00. Glenn

 

[Frogdog1]

I think trying to fix a crack is a crap shoot. If it is very small, it may work, but if there is any striation, it will eventually spread. There is a lot of pressure at highway speeds, not to mention possible flexing of the glass during cornering. I have had a few windshields replaced in my 60 odd years of driving, and I always use Safelite. I have never had any issues. As already mentioned, each franchise is independent, so YMMV. The Safelite location I use is a big franchise. They can do like six cars at the same time, indoors, and you almost always have to make an appointment! As far as cost, I have total glass coverage, so it only costs my deductible, which in 4/25 was $100.00. Glenn

My gawd, you make me feel lucky. I guess roads might be better down here. Guess......

 

[glenng6]

My gawd, you make me feel lucky. I guess roads might be better down here. Guess......

Yup! Once I had an 8' 2x4 go through a windshield while I was doing 70 on a highway. It fell off a truck in the right lane, landed on its end, and bounced probably 15' in the air and then came through my windshield while I was driving in the left lane! Needless to say, that hole couldn't be patched! Some days you just shouldn't get out of bed. Glenn

 

[Lakersfreak]

I think I am cursed! I just changed my windshield for $1,000, and I already have a tiny crack. Are these windows extremely cheap, or just dumb luck on my end?

 

[glenng6]

I think I am cursed! I just changed my windshield for $1,000, and I already have a tiny crack. Are these windows extremely cheap, or just dumb luck on my end?

That's a shame! Sorry to hear it. Glenn

 

[Billycar11]

I think I am cursed! I just changed my windshield for $1,000, and I already have a tiny crack. Are these windows extremely cheap, or just dumb luck on my end?

dam on your next one put xpel windshield WPF i took a rock at 90 and it survived

 

[Neggytive]

Aftermarket glass can be OK, depending on the brand. In my recent experience with a different vehicle earlier this year, PGW (now owned/same as Vitro) seems to do a good job with cameras and sensors. HUDs not so much, but thats a non-issue with the Mustangs.

Pilkington is cheap garbage.
FYG (Fuyao) is slightly better cheap garbage.
Neither of those two work with cameras/sensors well, if at all.

If you want to avoid possible trial and error, and you have the extra money, OEM glass is a safe bet. And feel good that the glass for the Mustang doesn't cost as much as an optioned Ram TRX windshield that has cameras/sensors and a HUD: $1800 or a bit more.

Ford's position statement on glass replacement is for OEM only

They will not recommend anything else as they are worried about camera fitment and optical clarity. They don't want any liability coming back on them if the ADAS does not work because of sh*tty glass, plus they want the money. Where the windshield is also a structural member of the car for preventing passengers being ejected and providing a backing for the air bags, their install procedures are very specific right down to the allowed primers.

https://rts.i-car.com/crn-442.html


Plus to "restore the car to pre-loss condition" in the insurance world we have to use the OEM glass in order to get the Ford logo and "Easter Eggs" like the galloping pony on the glass.

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