windshield replacement - go with Ford? or aftermarket?

iptaylm · Feb 23, 2026

Already tried my dealership. About $700 more and they bring out Safelife as well lol

DSGR · Feb 27, 2026

I've always gone with OEM. Some aftermarket glass will have slight distortions in certain light.

iptaylm · Feb 27, 2026

Got my new OEM windshield in yesterday.

Leadfoot · Feb 28, 2026

I just got the OEM windshield, $200 more than aftermarket from Safelight. The tech said the aftermarket ones are thinner and harder to recalibrate after install, if they fail to calibrate after two tries, they'll put in an OEM.

iptaylm · Feb 28, 2026

I had the same issue. First attempt tech came to my house but after starting things he looked at the new windshield and said this is not OEM and would not work with all the nav and toys in the car. Took my car to the local safelight shop a couple days later due to rain coming in and they got the OEM in in under an hour and tech said recalibrated stuff took less than 20 min.

Eljaber · Mar 2, 2026

My 2022 ST had 3 windshields in its lifetime. Two non-OEMs were installed by safelite and no issues with leaks, distortion, or calibration. Either I got very lucky, or it just depends on the installer for leaks and calibration issues.

ARC · Mar 2, 2026

Go with Ford or you dont get the ST logo at the bottom passenger side

billygoat · Mar 2, 2026

aftermarket glass installed in sept 25 for mine, all good no issues

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