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Old May 14, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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Hey guys,

A rock somehow ended up hitting my glassroof and left a crack. Glass repair shop tried to fill in the crack but couldn't.

Has anyone ever had a glassroof crack repaired, or the whole glassroof replaced? The glass repair place don't want to replace it, so my next move would be to take it to a body shop.

Anyone here had a similar problem?
Old May 14, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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This won't help answer your question, but can you post a picture of the crack?
Old May 14, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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How does a rock hit the roof with enough force to crack it? Windshield I understand, but a roof? Sorry I cant help ya. Seems that glass roof should be way stronger.

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Old May 14, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Did you ask Ford? They might warranty it.

If not, isnt it curved and everything? Gonna be expensive.
Old May 14, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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see if you can claim it through your insurance company. it might fall under the windshield category.


I would talk to Ford on this one. pics?
Old May 14, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Maybe his GF/wife threw the rock at it? :-)
Old May 14, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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I would think it would be covered under the warranty.
Old May 22, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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I don't see why it would be covered under warranty by Ford, it was not a manufacturing defect. Ford never advertised the glass as being unbreakable.

Anyway, the insurance came through and covered the replacement of the glass minus the deductible
Old May 22, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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The average body shop cant touch the job.
You need a really good glass replacement service place.
PasCal, would you even touch the job or refer them to an automotive
glass replacement service center?
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Old May 22, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Would think he parked near a building and someone threw a rock down and hit it... only way I could see this happening.



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