Multiple Cracked Windshields

[mountainbronco]

Has to be a REAL specific trajectory for a bug deflector to do anything with rocks
Can't hurt I guess

Na, you dont get it. At speed, that deflector causes a specific air deflection, upwards, causing incoming projectiles, whatever it is, to be slowed/pushed away from a direct hit.

I have had 3 hits while driving, not one even caused any damage.

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[WuNgUn]

Na, you dont get it. At speed, that deflector causes a specific air deflection, upwards, causing incoming projectiles, whatever it is, to be slowed/pushed away from a direct hit.

I have had 3 hits while driving, not one even caused any damage.

We're talking about rocks here... Made from, ya know, stone. Lol
If it can't float on water, it's not gonna be deflected by turbulence caused by a bug deflector.
I've had at least 3 hits on my windshield as well. No damage. No deflector. It's call shit luck.

 

[jwvice]

Stop replacing them. When they make a small ding, I just repair the windshield.

They have both cracked all the way through left to right within a day. Will def fill them whenever possible.

 

[da_jokker]

They have both cracked all the way through left to right within a day. Will def fill them whenever possible.

I was going to say, you should invest in a glass repair kit. After about my second or third champ, and paying $60 a pop, I decided to just fix them myself. Sure I'm not a professional, but I have yet had one spread.

But I've literally gotten a rock hit on the way home, and immediately applied the fix kit.

 

[DesertMike680]

Question about the hood deflector - Should it create added drag?

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Maybe I just have really bad luck but I am on my second and soon to be third windshield. I have had two Wranglers and don’t recall this issue. First windshield took multiple hits, starring then finally cracking and running the full width of the windshield. I replaced with an OEM about a month ago. It took hits and starring again this morning. I’m sure the angle is part of the issue but rocks and debris are not glancing off like I would hope. Is there a durability issue or again, just bad luck? Anybody else having issues?

Hi there, Jeremy! This definitely doesn’t sound like the experience we want you to be having– If you'd like to, go ahead and send a private message to us with your VIN and the name & location of dealership. I’d be happy to look into this for you. Thank you!

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