Completely disappointed in windshield [locked due to insulting behavior].

[Nateandapril]

I’ve read other posts about this but witnessed it firsthand today. Driving on the interstate in my 3 week old Badlands when a small pebble smaller than the size of a pea hit the windshield fright in the line of sight for the drivers side. Instant crack that went half way down the windshield. It will definitely spread in the next few days with the Florida heat.

I can now attest to what others have said: Ford went cheap on the glass for these.

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[JoshuaPrieto]

Totally feel your pain, I'm going on my 4th... I do not believe Ford went with cheap glass, it is the design of the windshield - very common on Jeep Wranglers/Gladiators...

I could be wrong though, I'm not happy either way

 

[Nateandapril]

I’ve owned quite a few Jeeps over the years, although not the JL or Gladys and have not had this level of disappointment in the windshields

 

[wetdog]

Actually ford auto glass is as good as it gets they even make glass for other autos as well, the problem is the angle its pretty extreme jeep owners go through this as well.
Try not following so closely if you can,there is so much junk on the roads now its a battleground.

 

[mdFord]

Anyone know anyone that has put that protective windshield wrap on? Curious if that would be helpful as long as it doesn't obscure your vision.

 

[Theherofails]

Geesh. I'm at 6k miles without that happening in the Bronco. Thank goodness.

I always stay way back from other cars on the freeway but I know that helps very little overall. It's a matter of luck.

 

[Ground_zero298]

Probably the flat angle of the windshield. No deflection.

 

[Bronc OH]

Anyone know anyone that has put that protective windshield wrap on? Curious if that would be helpful as long as it doesn't obscure your vision.

I looked at Stek Dynoflex a bit for mine. cost was around $450-500. It was supposed to help with most 'minor' chips, could barely see it, but was only expected to last 1-2yrs before your wipers scratched it up. You could 1.) use a ceramic to minimize friction & wear or 2.) not use your wipers.

I ended up saying no thanks.. hopefully we'll get Gorilla glass at some point. I don't feel like replacing a film every 1-2 years either at this point.

 

[mdFord]

I looked at Stek Dynoflex a bit for mine. cost was around $450-500. It was supposed to help with most 'minor' chips, could barely see it, but was only expected to last 1-2yrs before your wipers scratched it up. You could 1.) use a ceramic to minimize friction & wear or 2.) not use your wipers.

I ended up saying no thanks.. hopefully we'll get Gorilla glass at some point. I don't feel like replacing a film every 1-2 years either at this point.

Yeah that sounds like a pain

 

[nomnom]

8k miles, 8 chips. One of them spread, all others just there. One replacement per year lol

 

[Fuzion2Bronco]

All of the points llisted in the link lead to common sense where nothing else will avoid the damage.

https://www.glass.net/blog/tips/how-to-save-your-windshield-from-flying-rocks-and-other-ufos/

 

[Rayder]

I don't ended up putting a hood deflector on my TJ after replacing two windshields in a year. Ugly as sin, but it alters the airstream enough to effect smaller rocks and pebbles. Never had so much as a crack after that.

 

[1979]

Rock hits windshield. Windshield breaks. Blame Ford. Seems about right for bronco6g.

Reminds me of the people complaining that water got inside when it was raining and the window was down.

 

[Nateandapril]

Totally feel your pain, I'm going on my 4th... I do not believe Ford went with cheap glass, it is the design of the windshield - very common on Jeep Wranglers/Gladiators...

I could be wrong though, I'm not happy either way

How long did you own it and how much are the windshields???

 

[Calm horse]

My bronco showed up with crack...dealer just replaced....picking it up tomorrow...now I'll probably get some protection film put on it...
Also noticed a friend's 1st edition...his cracked in less than 2 weeks of having it.

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