2010 Mustang Windshield

[KatyMan]

Hello all,

I'm not a car enthusiast or anything, but I have a 2010 Mustang with the Pony package and have a growing crack on the windshield. The windshield is the one with the black dot things across the top with the running pony. What are my options for replacement? Should I just get a plain one? I'd hate to do that. What are anyone's thoughts?

PS, I said I'm not any kind of car enthusiast but I love my Mustang

thanks all!

[Kali]

1. talk to car dealer and insurance company

heck, ask the glass company about it.

[sdfernando]

2. Not sure if FORD would still have some available

through a dealership....if they do, be prepared to shell out a lot of $$$ for it.

You can try searching around for one on the internet, or see if any junkyards have one.

[gibraltar72]

3. i'm guessing the logo

is reproduced and can be applied to new windshield. I have been very happy with Safelight Glass. Did a crackerjack job on my 77 C 10.

[LakeArenal]

4. Any comprehensive like a window is covered by my insurance

with no deductible or raise in premiums.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

5. Dealers will want $$$ for new parts

I have used https://www.uneedapart.com/ a few times a had success.
Your profile says Texas and I did a quick search and found one in Florida. That yard wants $125 plus shipping.
It makes sense to have it shipped to the repair shop unless you're planning to do it yourself.

[KatyMan]

6. I knew I'd get great responses here

Thank you all. I'll start with checking g with the insurance company, and will keep everyone posted.

thanks very much again!

[Best_man23]

9. Work with your dealer or body shop to locate an OEM windshield, then contact your insurance company

What will likely happen is due to the fact the car is over 10 years old, the insurance company may pay for an aftermarket replacement provided you have comprehensive coverage. The aftermarket windshield will not have the Pony graphic along with the frits at the top (a "frit" is the term for the black dots).

If the insurance company agrees to pay for an aftermarket windshield and your dealer can locate an OEM replacement, work with the dealer to get the OEM windshield. The insurance company will pick up the amount up to the cost of the aftermarket windshield along with labor to install the OEM windshield. You would then be responsible for the insurance deductible plus the difference in cost between the aftermarket and the OEM windshield.

This principle also works for body panel replacement after a fender bender. I had a 5 year old car that someone hit the passenger rear door. The insurance company would only pay for an aftermarket door panel. I worked with the body shop to get OEM parts installed, then just paid the difference after the deductible. Obviously, this can get expensive if you have multiple body parts to replace. Since your Mustang only has the windshield, the cost difference may not be that great.

Worth a try.

[TxGuitar]

10. Great info Best Man, thanks

I'm going to start looking into it now and see what I can do. I'll begin by checking with Ford if the windshield is still available with the 'frits' (and thanks for the info on that so I know what to mention with the dealer). Then see what the insurance company will pay.
Whatever happens, thanks so much to everyone on this thread for your replies, every one was super helpful. I'll update the thread as I get more info.

@discntnt_irny_srcsm
@Kali
@gibraltar72
@LakeArenal
@sdfernando