windshield cracked during offroading

so i went offroading today, and drove the truck it was meant to be driven. windshield cracked however, so i'm wondering if this is an issue that will keep happening? fyi, i was going fast through some whoops, but not 80mph fast, just some spirited driving so am wondering why it happened.

probably a rock chip that decided to run away on you. there have ben occasions where low branches will bend the oem antenna far enough that it can come back and break the windshield, but if you werent near any trees or bushes, then im going to say rock chip

Could have been a previous weak spot from a chip at another time that just decided to finally crack. Any recent rain or temperature changes? Did it crack while riding or while you were washing the truck? I had a windshield crack in front of my eyes while washing it after wheeling. Something about the water and sun combo made it give up and crack.

The Car Stereo Company said:

probably a rock chip that decided to run away on you. there have ben occasions where low branches will bend the oem antenna far enough that it can come back and break the windshield, but if you werent near any trees or bushes, then im going to say rock chip

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There was probably a stress concentrator such as a rock chip that created a spot for a crack to start. Go look along the crack (especially at the ends) and see if you can spot it.

On another vehicle, I had a windshield crack due to the unibody flexing but since the Raptor is body on Frame, the amount of stressing of the cab should be minimal.

highwhey said:

so i went offroading today, and drove the truck it was meant to be driven. windshield cracked however, so i'm wondering if this is an issue that will keep happening? fyi, i was going fast through some whoops, but not 80mph fast, just some spirited driving so am wondering why it happened.

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could have been 10 different reasons it happened. and no one here can predict why, or if
it will happen again. just bad luck.

Congratulations! Welcome to the world of Off-roading

Sunchild714 said:

Congratulations! Welcome to the world of Off-roading

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the funny thing is on the way to the trail, i got a call from a windshield company following up on me since i used them previously.

the universe conspired in their favor i guess lol.

If your truck is newer double check with your dealer as the windshield has a 1 year warranty for stress cracks!

How much is it to replace the windshield on these trucks anyways?

You got pictures? Did it cracked from inside or outside. Same thing happen to me. I went off-road and windshield stress cracked from inside. Mine is 2019 and it happen with 15,000 miles on it