Defective Windshield?!

[Ozarkbeard]

I’ve driven all types of vehicles (old, new, low-riding and high-riding) and have never hand any windshield issue despite driving 25k+ miles every year. I’ve had my Maverick almost 18 months and just last week my THIRD major break of my windshield. The first two times SafeLite was able to “patch” and seal with resin two decently big chips on the lower middle area, and a few days ago out of nowhere a snaking crack in an “S” shape from roughly the top middle down towards the exact middle of my windshield. I opted for the Lariat Package which included a, “deluxe acoustic windshield”, but now I need a 600$ replacement (plus “recalibration” fees). Am I alone on this???

I have the XL trim model with 16k miles on it. I have not had a broken windshield yet. No chips, either, other than tiny pock marks where gravel, etc. have hit the glass - some of them have been quite loud.

Fingers crossed.

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[homerdog]

Ask your insurance company about windshield coverage. It was a really cheap addition to mine.

Comprehensive insurance covers glass and running into deer and other things that aren't related to driving. You can get it with a pretty low deductible for not much money. I actually keep it active on a car I haven't driven in years just to get the multi-car discount.

 

[Blkraven66]

I’ve driven all types of vehicles (old, new, low-riding and high-riding) and have never hand any windshield issue despite driving 25k+ miles every year. I’ve had my Maverick almost 18 months and just last week my THIRD major break of my windshield. The first two times SafeLite was able to “patch” and seal with resin two decently big chips on the lower middle area, and a few days ago out of nowhere a snaking crack in an “S” shape from roughly the top middle down towards the exact middle of my windshield. I opted for the Lariat Package which included a, “deluxe acoustic windshield”, but now I need a 600$ replacement (plus “recalibration” fees). Am I alone on this???

Totally with you on this issue . I'm on my 2nd windshield and that has a hole patch ( holding, so far ) . It's my only complaint about the Mav . Been driving for 40yrs. and never had issues like this . This windshield will crack from bird poop falling on it . And I don't tailgate dump trucks .

 

[Dr. Ron]

I’ve driven all types of vehicles (old, new, low-riding and high-riding) and have never hand any windshield issue despite driving 25k+ miles every year. I’ve had my Maverick almost 18 months and just last week my THIRD major break of my windshield. The first two times SafeLite was able to “patch” and seal with resin two decently big chips on the lower middle area, and a few days ago out of nowhere a snaking crack in an “S” shape from roughly the top middle down towards the exact middle of my windshield. I opted for the Lariat Package which included a, “deluxe acoustic windshield”, but now I need a 600$ replacement (plus “recalibration” fees). Am I alone on this???

NO! You are not alone. I have complained about this several times and have spoken with my ford dealer, with no positive response. I now have 4 chips in my windshield that were aquired within the first 6 months of ownership.
They were caused by some object hitting the windshield while driving and in each case it was not something big. The sound was not loud but enough to know when it happened. Someone suggested it is the angle of the windshield which makes it vulnerable to this.
If you search the responses to this subject on the website you will see that we are not alone.

 

[Soberjoe]

I’ve driven all types of vehicles (old, new, low-riding and high-riding) and have never hand any windshield issue despite driving 25k+ miles every year. I’ve had my Maverick almost 18 months and just last week my THIRD major break of my windshield. The first two times SafeLite was able to “patch” and seal with resin two decently big chips on the lower middle area, and a few days ago out of nowhere a snaking crack in an “S” shape from roughly the top middle down towards the exact middle of my windshield. I opted for the Lariat Package which included a, “deluxe acoustic windshield”, but now I need a 600$ replacement (plus “recalibration” fees). Am I alone on this???

You are definitely NOT alone - I have to replace mine at 18,000 miles. It cracked from the bae of the windshield on the passenger side, straight up about 1/2 way and then across the windshield to just past the halfway point.
No impact at all. (confirmed by Ford)
Apparently they are cracking due to body-flex issues.
I had mine replaced at Ford and the replacement has a 2 year warranty against no-impact cracks.

Joe

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