Who's still on their original Bronco windshield? 👀

[Oldhippie]

3 years in, no chips…hood deflector I bought before bronco still in the rafters…

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[OUSigAlph]

3.5 years in, no chips or cracks - original windshield, no hood deflector or windshield film.

 

[mrjking2000]

original window here. couple chips in it, but it's barely holding on. when the sun hits it 1st thing in morning or late evening it's hard to see through from all the micro pits in it. 24,000 miles on a 2022 badlands!!

 

[huey]

I will tempt fate and reply
'23 here with OG windshield, no cracks chips or complaints or troubles when the sun is low
45k miles, no repairs, window film or hood deflector

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Present. 22 BL with 24k. One rock chip on left and right side. No biggie.

 

[Bronco21Maybe]

Three cracks and two uncracked chips. The first one was right behind the rear view mirror mount and I did not notice it until the chip turned into crack. As long as I can still see through it, I'm not going to buy another one.

 

[BigJim1957]

No, I just replaced my original windshield which was two months shy of being crack free for four years. I had it replaced at Safelite and found that the noise from the windshield area dropped quite a bit. I'm not sure why, but maybe it's the adhesive that they use?

 

[Lej512]

I came across yet another cracked windshield post this morning, and it got me thinking...

At this point, windshield cracks seem to be one of the most common topics in the Bronco community. Some owners make it years without an issue, while others end up with a crack surprisingly early.

Personally, I'm curious:

How long did your original Bronco windshield last before the first crack or major rock chip?

And for those who have already joined the "cracked windshield club" , have you found anything that actually helps?

I've seen owners mention everything from changing driving habits to hood deflectors and windshield protection film, but opinions seem to be all over the place.

Also, a bit of a selfish question from our side...

If Mabett ever looked into a Bronco hood deflector, is that something you'd actually consider installing, or do you think it wouldn't make much difference?

Interested to hear some real-world experiences.

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My 2023 Black Diamond stil has its original glass. I had a leak at the top of the passenger's side that was successfully but no cracks... knock on wood.

 

[battering ram]

18,000 miles. 1 stone chip

 

[Karsa]

My dealership made a note on the general inspection that my windshield was damaged and dangerous and recommended I replace it immediately - that was my fourth month of ownership?! Haven’t replaced it yet, but looking to this month

 

[Desmolicious]

I came across yet another cracked windshield post this morning, and it got me thinking...

At this point, windshield cracks seem to be one of the most common topics in the Bronco community. Some owners make it years without an issue, while others end up with a crack surprisingly early.

Personally, I'm curious:

How long did your original Bronco windshield last before the first crack or major rock chip?

And for those who have already joined the "cracked windshield club" , have you found anything that actually helps?

I've seen owners mention everything from changing driving habits to hood deflectors and windshield protection film, but opinions seem to be all over the place.

Also, a bit of a selfish question from our side...

If Mabett ever looked into a Bronco hood deflector, is that something you'd actually consider installing, or do you think it wouldn't make much difference?

Interested to hear some real-world experiences.

Join our community to stay updated with the latest product releases, exclusive promotion discounts and abundant opportunities for free product trials.

Still waiting for your tow bracket to come back in stock.
I’d get a bug deflector if it covered the front lip of the hood and was ready to be painted w/o my body shop dood having to try to prep it and hope the paint will stick!

 

[Blackcat]

22 Base with no chips, cracks, or replacements. Coincidentally, my wife has a 21 Wrangler and she’s chip, crack, replacement free as well.

 

[ThunderFlash]

No, I just replaced my original windshield which was two months shy of being crack free for four years. I had it replaced at Safelite and found that the noise from the windshield area dropped quite a bit. I'm not sure why, but maybe it's the adhesive that they use?

Curious, did you happen to have the windshield adhesion recall (Campaign 22C12)? That is one of my seven open recalls. It has a remedy, but the first dealership I went to said, "We don't do that one." Apparently it requires body work and they don't have a body shop.

 

[Mr Nick]

I would strongly consider a hood deflector that was a bit more visually appealing than the Aeroskin 2. I realize the bump is needed to deflect the air, but I don't like how it isn't a match for the leading edge of the hood. Also quite a few comments it's not wide enough. Should also cover the actual leading edge of the hood. Seeing body color in front or on either side just says "poor fitment."

Tt could be improved upon.

 

[kodiakisland]

Mine cracked within 2 months of getting the Bronco in '21. Still have the same windshield. See no reason to replace.

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