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Driving home from New Hampshire and the truck in front of me kicked up a rock and got my windshield 😡😡
Any advice on getting a new windshield for a
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SafeLite, choosing the Genuine Ford OE glass upgrade and storefront (not mobile) installation, has always worked well for me and my insurer.

Of course, they have the full suite of tools and capabilities to handle the required driver-aid recalibrations.
 

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I went with the installer my local Ford uses. I won't install anything but OEM.
 

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How bad is it? A legit crack or chipped? I got a decent sized chip (maybe nickel sized) filled from Safelite for like $170
 

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If filling is at all a possibility I would look into it before replacing. I had a decent one just off my line of sight and did it myself. I suspect glass repair place might save you some cash over replacement
 

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The OEM glass does a really good job at blocking noise. The aftermarket ones dont. Ask me how I know 🤣

Chips and small cracks can be repaired too and it’ll look like it was never there. SafeLite does a good job with this.
 

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SafeLite, choosing the Genuine Ford OE glass upgrade and storefront (not mobile) installation, has always worked well for me and my insurer.

Of course, they have the full suite of tools and capabilities to handle the required driver-aid recalibrations.
They did a great job on my 2024 F150 Platinum. Under 1000 miles and the same thing happened. Safelite did a great job!
 

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Would not trust Safelite with any vehicle I own. I went to a local Ford certified shop that ordered OEM glass (which is needed as I have the HUD), installed it, and did the calibrations. All covered by insurance.
 

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Hope you have insurance. When deciding on whether to pick up glass coverage I stopped at Safelite and asked for a cash quote, ballpark of $1,000.
 
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I just heard from Safelite and my insurance company okayed the OEM windshield 👍.
Appointment is scheduled for Wednesday wondering how to tell if it is a OEM ??
I will post the results !!!
Thank you everyone for your suggestions
 

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I just heard from Safelite and my insurance company okayed the OEM windshield 👍.
Appointment is scheduled for Wednesday wondering how to tell if it is a OEM ??
I will post the results !!!
Thank you everyone for your suggestions
It will have the Ford Logo. It should also have the Sound Screen wording on it as well. Look at it before they touch your truck!
 

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I just heard from Safelite and my insurance company okayed the OEM windshield 👍.
Appointment is scheduled for Wednesday wondering how to tell if it is a OEM ??
I will post the results !!!
Thank you everyone for your suggestions
Go to them, don't let them come to you (scrap the "convenience). I had one done before in my Massachusetts driveway in the winter. Huge mistake.

Can't help you with identifying the Ford OEM, no clue.
 

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I had safelite do a mobile replace on my car. They somehow dropped something, glue strip they pulled off, something into my HVAC.

Now it sounds like a small Cessna airplane taking off when I use the AC or heat.

I got the ford extended warranty when I bought last summer but it doesn't include windshields.

They offered a separate windshield warranty that gives ne 4 or 6 free replacements for around $700 if I recall.

I don't remember the replacement cost otherwise but I do remember it was obscene. Perhaps due to HUD or something I really don't know why.

Anyhow something to consider for anyone purchasing a new ride.

Oh, and they ceracoated the windshield before I drove the new truck off of the lot haha..
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