Crack from a Rock Hitting the Winshield

[Anwarlucas]

Yours is blue?

Blue and white oval dead center above the camera, yes it's blue..

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[generaltso]

Blue and white oval dead center above the camera, yes it's blue..

Can you post a pic? I’ve only ever seen white.

 

[RKinWA]

I have a crack that has started 'walking' and I'm going to need to replace the windshield. I'd like to have it done by the dealer so that I know that I'm getting genuine OEM parts. I'm also concerned that the cameras behind the glass be calibrated properly.

I'm wondering if any of you can offer insights or suggestions on the best way to have this done.

When I had to replace mine I called my insurance company to inquire about it, he recommended a local place rather than Safelite. Given the nature of the windshield it had to be an OEM replacement, took 3 weeks for them to get it in stock, total cost was around $1500. On the way home from picking it up another rock hit the windshield, had to go back and get it filled ?

 

[Adventureboy]

I had mine done at the dealer - they jobbed it out to a glass company but it was the same $ and this way the dealer is on the hook for making sure everything lines up and works.

Anywhere you take it, remind them to note the position of the wiper blades and make sure they are reinstalled in exactly the same position. They are lower than most cars and the first time I used the wipers, they went right off the windshield and scratched the paint. It buffed out but I wasn't happy about it.

 

[Dtorres29]

I have a crack that has started 'walking' and I'm going to need to replace the windshield. I'd like to have it done by the dealer so that I know that I'm getting genuine OEM parts. I'm also concerned that the cameras behind the glass be calibrated properly.

I'm wondering if any of you can offer insights or suggestions on the best way to have this done.

I’ve had mine replaced by Safelight and they calibrate the cameras and even give you a certificate stating that. When you book the appointment just tell them you want a Ford windshield. Mine was free with my insurance. I have Geico.

 

[RickMachE]

Does there seem to be a high percentage of replacement windshields here, or is it just me.

People say this on all forums. F-150 too.

 

[RickMachE]

Whether you have glass coverage with a separate deductible, or no deductible, may or may not depend on the state you live in.

Yes, some states require no deductible.

Some states allow you to add no deductible glass coverage.

Anyone buying a Mach-E that doesn't investigate their options before they are needed is likely in for a big surprise.

 

[nvabill]

It is covered by comprehensive but if you have a high deductible it may not be worth claiming as you'll pay the whole amount anyway and end up with a claim on your CLUE report.

Prior windshield replacement threads indicate our car is self-calibrating and doesn't need to be calibrated by a technician.

OP let us know what your quote is for OEM glass. I also need to get my windshield replaced but am planning to wait another couple months for winter to end as the crack is in the lower third and not in my way visually.

Anyone who chooses anything but a $0 deductible on comprehensive coverage isn't being too smart in my opinion.

 

[nvabill]

I have a crack that has started 'walking' and I'm going to need to replace the windshield. I'd like to have it done by the dealer so that I know that I'm getting genuine OEM parts. I'm also concerned that the cameras behind the glass be calibrated properly.

I'm wondering if any of you can offer insights or suggestions on the best way to have this done.

Never ever get a windshield done at a dealer even if they say they can. It is not in their field of expertise so you are much better with a reputable business such as Safelite.

 

[nvabill]

Whether you have glass coverage with a separate deductible, or no deductible, may or may not depend on the state you live in.

Yes, some states require no deductible.

Some states allow you to add no deductible glass coverage.

Anyone buying a Mach-E that doesn't investigate their options before they are needed is likely in for a big surprise.

Exactly, not sure about other states but Virginia comprehensive covers glass breakage and you choose your deductible, mine is $0.

 

[RickMachE]

Anyone who chooses anything but a $0 deductible on comprehensive coverage isn't being too smart in my opinion.

Really?

You do know that comprehensive coverage is not just glass coverage, right? And that the cost of selecting a zero deductible isn't necessarily small.

For my upcoming 6 month policy, selecting $0 glass costs $49 on the Mach-E and $38 on the truck. That's just for the glass coverage being zero.

My $250 deductible comprehensive coverage is $169 and $134. Taking them to zero wasn't economical.

 

[RickMachE]

Exactly, not sure about other states but Virginia comprehensive covers glass breakage and you choose your deductible, mine is $0.

Some states separate out the glass coverage, that's different than the comprehensive coverage.

 

[nvabill]

Really?

You do know that comprehensive coverage is not just glass coverage, right? And that the cost of selecting a zero deductible isn't necessarily small.

For my upcoming 6 month policy, selecting $0 glass costs $49 on the Mach-E and $38 on the truck. That's just for the glass coverage being zero.

My $250 deductible comprehensive coverage is $169 and $134. Taking them to zero wasn't economical.

I stand corrected, just checked mine and it is a bigger savings than I realized, I may need to rethink.

 

[nvabill]

Some states separate out the glass coverage, that's different than the comprehensive coverage.

Yeah, like I said Virginia does not separate the two.

 

[AngryMan]

Does there seem to be a high percentage of replacement windshields here, or is it just me.

I agree with you . My question is is it the glass ? The windshield angle ? The angle of the front end ? Could it be a colder windshield because of the no engine heat/defrost ? Any combination of the four or just bad luck ?
Since heat rises ...could it be that on ICEV the engine creates a little pocket of warmer less dense air and creates a little lift too so any stone moving through it gets pushed upward enough to either fly over or hit at a different angle which is more of a glancing blow.
Ill be waiting on the Noble Committees call ?

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