Windshield replaced?

[wapple24]

Has anyone had to have the windshield of their Lightning replaced? Mine cracked from a rock and keeps growing. Wondering if I should pay the Ford price for the windshield or go to a discount auto glass place to get it done.

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[Citizen0]

Your insurance won't cover it? I have State Farm and they offer 3 "incidents" every 3 years for stuff like this with no impact on premiums.

Ironically my partner just had his Explorer windshield replaced for the same thing yesterday free from State Farm. Having said that, a coworker also had his windshield replaced under Georgia Farm Bureau on Monday and it cost him $700 for an aftermarket part for his Tecoma. The OEM was $1200 for that truck.

My only concern would be the material I guess. I noticed that the Lightnings have "Sound Shield" printed on the windshield, so it probably helps with wind noise in the cabin (?).

 

[wapple24]

Your insurance won't cover it? I have State Farm and they offer 3 "incidents" every 3 years for stuff like this with no impact on premiums.

Ironically my partner just had his Explorer windshield replaced for the same thing yesterday free from State Farm. Having said that, a coworker also had his windshield replaced under Georgia Farm Bureau on Monday and it cost him $700 for an aftermarket part for his Tecoma. The OEM was $1200 for that truck.

My only concern would be the material I guess. I noticed that the Lightnings have "Sound Shield" printed on the windshield, so it probably helps with wind noise in the cabin (?).

State Farm will cover it, but they use LYNX, so it would not be an OEM windshield. You hit my concern, if they use a lower quality windshield, I might lose things like sound shield. Also concerned with all of the cameras and sensors working properly and Ford not wanting to fix it if they do not do the windshield.

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

Is there something special with the F-150 SoundScreen material?

Edit: Google was a better place for that question...

https://www.carlex.com/automotive-replacement-glass/sound-screen/

With such a quiet ride, the reduction in Wind Noise is enough for me to get OEM.

 

[BEVolution]

Typically insurance companies will pay to have cameras calibrated with replacement for safety and most shops will require for their own liability.

Ask State Farm if they will 100% reimburse you if you choose your own, possibly approved shop or dealer and submit your receipt.

 

[Pioneer74]

The SoundScreen windshield has its benefits and problems.

One of the benefits is the laminated glass reduces noise. One of the problems is the laminated glass chips and cracks easier.

A lot of guys in the ICE forum report less chipping with a solid windshield and the noise difference isn't that noticeable. But not having an engine might make it more noticeable on the Lightning.

 

[Toby57]

Is there something special with the F-150 SoundScreen material?

Edit: Google was a better place for that question...

https://www.carlex.com/automotive-replacement-glass/sound-screen/

With such a quiet ride, the reduction in Wind Noise is enough for me to get OEM.

Thanks for posting that link. I have had folks argue or just not believe me about the noise. I got a rock off a dump truck that put a two foot crack down low. As time went by the crack grew until it got to both sides. Then the noise was almost unbearable. I had new windscreen put in that day. Not from ford but ford OEM.
Edit to add this was in a reg cab.

 

[RickLightning]

State Farm will cover it, but they use LYNX, so it would not be an OEM windshield. You hit my concern, if they use a lower quality windshield, I might lose things like sound shield. Also concerned with all of the cameras and sensors working properly and Ford not wanting to fix it if they do not do the windshield.

Anyone who installs a new windshield needs to calibrate the cameras. Your insurance company needs to pay for that also. Lynx handles the claims, that doesn't tell you who makes the windshield...

 

[hikinbengal]

I had a crack and needed the windshield replaced. My insurance works with Safelite and I could request to get an aftermarket or OEM windshield. OEM took about a week longer to get in stock.

I had an issue with the installation by Safelight, story short, they didn't put the sealant on correctly which led to damage to the electrical components behind the review mirror.

It was repaired by a Ford dealership, including the second new windshield. I recommend both OEM glass and getting Ford to do the installation.

 

[GunRack]

I have water leaking in from my factory windshield right now. I'm about the find how what this whole process is like at Ford. No idea if they'll replace it or just remove and re-install. Never had one leak before.

 

[detansinn]

I always carry a Permatex Windshield Repair kit with me. They work great. Over the years, I have done a roadside repair on three separate occasions using one of these kits. The results are professional and you stop a small chip from being a big problem.

Cost $12-14. Auto parts stores carry them. You can even find them at Walmart. Buy one for each car and keep it in the glovebox. It's remarkable how well they work. The kit includes everything you need -- no other tools required.
https://www.permatex.com/products/s...r/repair-kits/permatex-windshield-repair-kit/


Here's a how-to video...

 

[oldwizard99]

The SoundScreen windshield has its benefits and problems.

One of the benefits is the laminated glass reduces noise. One of the problems is the laminated glass chips and cracks easier.

A lot of guys in the ICE forum report less chipping with a solid windshield and the noise difference isn't that noticeable. But not having an engine might make it more noticeable on the Lightning.

all windshields are laminated, they seem to be much thinner now

 

[Pioneer74]

all windshields are laminated, they seem to be much thinner now

Then there is something with the SoundScreen that makes them more susceptible to chips and cracks.

 

[RichB-HTX]

Just saw a crack in mine on the right lower side. After investigating it came from a rock chip I had not noticed below the passenger windshield wiper. Bummer. Now I need to check my deductible and decide how to handle it, I want the OEM windshield for the sound absorption,

 

[Warren]

Just got my second chip in about 2 months. 1st on was pretty large, so Safelite did a guaranteed repair for $160. This one is pretty small, so I will try the Permatex.

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