5 Windshield chips in the last 2 months!!

[Packer Bill]

No chips here over the 2 years of driving my Maverick.

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[ValenciaOrange]

How the paint holding up to the barrage?

Every time I wash my truck, I find another nick. Never had this problem with any car. Also I had to replace my windshield.

 

[gunnmitten]

1.5 years on my 22, 32k miles and I've got two chips, about a month apart. had the AVS deflector on since day 1 and i'm all up on asses always don't tailgate - first chip was from a semi tire skipping a rock over the carolla in front of me (safelite repair through insurance) and the other was a dually launching a rock from two lanes to my right which skipped off my windshield not 6" from the first impact...

I also took a 2x4 to the tailgate that a car to my right didn't drive around that left a beautiful dimpled stitch in my quarter panel.

it's been great fun

 

[Montana]

Yes these windshields suck.

Most damage where I live is due to on coming traffic. The "pokers" are the worst, but it's just perks of rural highways that are poorly maintained. Montana has some of the worst roads I have ever seen.

 

[Fleet6]

you guys may want to consider getting a bug deflector. I wanted one like in post #12, but they quit making that type. So I got the next best thing. No chips so far "Knock on wood"

Out of curiosity, how would a deflector protect windshields from rock chips and cracks?

 

[JP4AZ]

Out of curiosity, how would a deflector protect windshields from rock chips and cracks?

Kind of like bugs, it deflects the airflow over the windshield. Granted rocks are heavier and may not be deflected at all. It also protects the front edge of the hood. Phoenix streets suck and I have had many chips over my 45yrs of driving. So far none on the Maverick.

 

[clos0791]

Since you do a lot of highway/freeway driving, it's going to happen. If you stick your hand out the window going 70+mph you will often get hit with a rock and it hurts like hell, lol. Cars and trucks get hit constantly on the highway; the more serious damage is done when driving behind those gravel dump trucks.

 

[AnneM]

you guys may want to consider getting a bug deflector. I wanted one like in post #12, but they quit making that type. So I got the next best thing. No chips so far "Knock on wood"

Is this from the dealership? Or do you have to find a place to order one from after market?

 

[YazYaz]

I've been driving for 30 years, and in that time have had 2 windshield chips that needed to be filled. I've had my 2023 Maverick- my first Ford- for about 6 months and since Nov 16th have had to have 5 windshield chips filled. What is happening?? What are these windshields made of?? My driving environment hasn't changed. Only my car. Did Ford just use the cheapest materials possible? Is this happening to anyone else?

By Benjamin Hunting:

Look around the internet, and you'll run into a number of posts from frustrated owners asking if the quality of windshield glass has taken a tumble. Specifically, drivers claim that chips, pitting, and cracks are increasingly common for windshields, suggesting that auto glass has somehow gotten "softer" over the past few years.

Dig a little deeper, however, and you'll discover that these complaints are nothing new, with similar postings going back more than a decade. As it turns out, several factors play into why a windshield might become damaged in a short time. Fortunately, some steps can be taken to help mitigate some of the risks.

THE PHYSICS OF IMPACT
The type of glass used in windshields hasn't changed much during the modern era. Windshields are still composed of two panes of glass with a layer of polyvinyl butyral between them, bonded together to help them stay intact during an impact. This also adds to the strength necessary to support a car’s roof during a rollover, not to mention that lamination makes repairing chipped windshields possible by injecting transparent patches.

However, how glass is deployed in the design of a vehicle is a moving target. The steeper the windshield angle, the more vulnerable it is to damage. Vehicles that have large, upright windshields (such as pickups and larger SUVs) force the glass to absorb more energy when hit by a rock or other debris out on the road. In comparison, cars with a more tilted angle (like sedans, coupes, and sports cars) can deflect some of that energy.

Because trucks and SUVs are significantly more popular than traditional cars in the current market, it's an easy explanation why windshield damage appears to be more common. In fact, there are so many sport-utilities and pickups out there that the natural advantage of their taller ride height helping to protect windshields is being overwhelmed by their sheer numbers.

HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE’S WINDSHIELD?
How you drive can also play a role in avoiding windshield damage.

Increasing the following distance between you and the car ahead on the highway can help rocks bounce harmlessly under your vehicle rather than rocket directly into the windshield. This is especially true when traveling on gravel roads or during the winter when road sand or grit has been applied to the road surface.

Avoiding extreme temperatures can also extend the life of a windshield. A car that sits under the hot sun all day long can see glass expansion that weakens its overall strength, making it more vulnerable to chips and cracks

 

[joewaiting]

Being a tailgater actually lessens the chances of a rock thrown higher on your vehicle, rocks stay low! I would say 1-2 foot off bumper works great!
Now we watch the crazy's come out. LOL
2 chips 1,500 miles drive less than 550 miles a month.

 

[brielee3]

I've been driving for 30 years, and in that time have had 2 windshield chips that needed to be filled. I've had my 2023 Maverick- my first Ford- for about 6 months and since Nov 16th have had to have 5 windshield chips filled. What is happening?? What are these windshields made of?? My driving environment hasn't changed. Only my car. Did Ford just use the cheapest materials possible? Is this happening to anyone else?

Would definitely hang back about a 100 ft in this rig. The windshield is durable compared to the paint..

 

[Swede]

I have one chip on my '22 Lariat. Had it for 15 months (7700 miles) not sure when it happened. Two chips on my 22 year old car (197000 miles) and none on the '19 OB (44000 miles). We are not tailgaitters. So, can I conclude that the old windshields were made stronger or that the roads are worse now?

 

[Swede]

My brother-in-law bought a brand new Genesis SUV ( wow, what a car!) a couple of years ago and somehow got a huge crack in the windshield right away. He didn't remember hearing anything hit the car. But, it took them over 6 months to get a replacement, plus trips to several shops, including the dealer to get all of the sensors, etc. working again.

 

[Blkraven66]

I've been driving for 30 years, and in that time have had 2 windshield chips that needed to be filled. I've had my 2023 Maverick- my first Ford- for about 6 months and since Nov 16th have had to have 5 windshield chips filled. What is happening?? What are these windshields made of?? My driving environment hasn't changed. Only my car. Did Ford just use the cheapest materials possible? Is this happening to anyone else?

My only real complaint ! Love my '22 Mav XL Ecoboost AWD.....but the windshield glass is garbage !

 

[LSchicago]

4 Months, 6,000 miles and no chips. 42 years of driving and no windshield replacements yet. (knock on wood)

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