Broken windshield, small chip cracked to 2ft!

[auiotour]

Had this happen this weekend, was a tiny chip smaller than the tip of my pinky and before I got home it was over a foot, now it's from the drives side to passenger side.

My question is with replacement, I am afraid that State Farm will use cheap glass that doesn't have it/uv coating and also cause issues with the censors.

Has anyone had an issues with generic glass, or with forcing insurance companies to use Ford windshields?

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[devmach-e]

Every windshield has a UV coating. It is a question of whether your windshield came with an IR coating.

 

[auiotour]

As far as I am aware mine has an IR film on the windshield.

 

[tbrumleve]

As far as I am aware mine has an IR film on the windshield.

It should have an IRR marking in the corner if it does:

 

[auiotour]

It should have an IRR marking in the corner if it does:

Interesting I could have sworn my paperwork said I did, but my windshield says I don't. Looking for it now. Thanks!

 

[markboris]

Interesting I could have sworn my paperwork said I did, but my windshield says I don't. Looking for it now. Thanks!

Rally's do not have IRR windshields because they do not have a glass pano roof. IRR windshields are only installed on Mach-E's with a glass pano roof.

 

[R/L]

Most insurance companies will allow use of OEM parts. However, you will have to pay the difference between OEM and aftermarket prices, plus your deductible.

 

[RickMachE]

Most insurance companies will allow use of OEM parts. However, you will have to pay the difference between OEM and aftermarket prices, plus your deductible.

Only if your insurance company sucks.

 

[Teslaeata]

Had non-OE windscreens, last one for c100,000 miles, no problem whatsoever.

 

[markboris]

I always have a Windshield Protective Film installed on my vehicles so I don't get chips or cracks. While it does cost $500 I prefer spending this money so I don't ever have to go through the hassle of having a windshield replaced.

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