Winshield Replacement

Has anyone had to buy a windshield and how much?

I had mine replaced, but covered by insurance. They charged $1000 and the insurance company is only paying $600. They're fighting it out.

ZBoater said:

I had mine replaced, but covered by insurance. They charged $1000 and the insurance company is only paying $600. They're fighting it out.

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Holy cow! Just got a quote for 285.00 installed at my house!

Fyermanbob said:

Holy cow! Just got a quote for 285.00 installed at my house!

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Make sure it's a ford windshield

Slacker said:

Make sure it's a ford windshield

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Why?
I couldn't get a ford windshield. They were on back order and couldn't get one for 6 months. Lots of Ford F150's.
I got a quality one installed in my small town for $185. still there with no leaks and no cracks etc.
Is there something about a Ford windshield that is better other than way heftier price? Just curious.

As long as you know what you are getting, that's fine. Just wanted you to know you aren't getting a Ford part for that price.

I'd call around. That back order thing may be for that one vendor. The guys I called on a Friday showed up on Saturday morning with a genuine Ford windshield. I'd be tempted to get a cheaper windshield if I had to pay for it, but I think I'd stick with a Ford part, unless the other part came with a solid warranty.

Yup, I had mine replaced. A rock strike started a crack, and I had the crack repaired. A little mild off-roading ruined the repair and the crack propagated. $385.

Mine was cracked when I bought the truck. Had it replaced right away locally with a genuine Ford windshield for right at $250 or so. Called one day, stopped by the next and the local shop even price matched with Safelite.

I get windshields dirt cheap mines been replaced 2 times because of cracks and neither time cost me over $100