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Excellent service from first enquiry through to fitting. I was sceptical at first and carried out various checks. All proved positive. 11/10. Highly recommended.
Ford Escort rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 19 Ford Escort rear-window variants from 1980–2001, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £288 to £541
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Ford Escort rear window price, by year
Pricing varies across the 19 Escort variants based on generation, trim level, and glass complexity. Early unheated rear windows are typically the most affordable; models with integrated heating, brake-light circuits, or antenna patterns carry higher replacement costs due to the additional electrical and manufacturing complexity. Generation also plays a role — later-model Escorts from the 1990s onward tend to have more feature-rich rear glass than earlier examples.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | £296 — £298 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £288 — £541 | 9 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £288 — £541 | 9 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £288 — £541 | 9 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £288 — £541 | 10 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £288 — £541 | 10 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £288 — £541 | 10 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £288 — £541 | 10 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £288 — £541 | 10 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £288 — £541 | 10 variants | Price my 1992 |
| 1991 | £288 — £541 | 10 variants | Price my 1991 |
| 1990 | £291 — £417 | 5 variants | Price my 1990 |
| 1989 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1989 |
| 1988 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1988 |
| 1987 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1987 |
| 1986 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1986 |
| 1985 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1985 |
| 1984 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1984 |
| 1983 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1983 |
| 1982 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1982 |
| 1981 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1981 |
| 1980 | £291 — £291 | 2 variants | Price my 1980 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Escorts can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Ford Escort rear window replacement
Booking your Escort rear-window replacement through UKCG is straightforward and typically completes within a couple of hours.
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Use our quick online quote tool to tell us your Escort's year and trim — you'll get an instant quote in under 60 seconds.
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Complete your booking in under two minutes by selecting your preferred appointment time and location (mobile fitting at your address or a workshop visit).
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Our parts team confirms your exact rear-window variant and ensures the replacement glass matches your factory specification — including any heating elements, antenna, or brake-light features.
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A technician from our network arrives at your chosen location with your matched glass. Rear-window fitting typically takes 30–60 minutes of their time, including removal of the shattered original and cleanup of accessible shards.
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A shattered rear window leaves broken glass in hard-to-reach places — under seats, in seatbelts, inside trim. Your fitter removes what they can during the job, but we recommend a professional interior valet afterwards for thorough detailing.
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Your fitter confirms the job is complete and the vehicle is ready to drive. You'll receive a two-year warranty on the replacement and workmanship.
From instant quote to booked appointment to fitted glass, the whole process is designed to be fast and stress-free — backed by our two-year warranty and the expertise of local specialists on our network.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Escort?
Most Escort rear-window replacements can be fitted at your home or workplace as a mobile appointment — we bring the technician and matched glass to you. Because the Escort's rear window is not ADAS-equipped (the model predates modern driver-assistance systems), there is no calibration requirement and no reason to choose a workshop over mobile fitting unless you prefer it for convenience or weather reasons.
Your technician will confirm the fitting location at booking and can discuss whether your chosen location is suitable for the work.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Escort have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Heated Rear Windscreen14
1980–2001Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Green8
1980–2000Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
How to tell
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Replacement impact
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Clear6
1980–2001Calibration varies by vehicleClear windscreen glass has no tint; most cars have a slight tint as standard.
What it means
A clear windscreen contains no added tint layer. Most modern windscreens incorporate a subtle tint (typically blue, green, grey or bronze) as standard to reduce glare, provide UV protection, and improve cabin comfort. A genuinely clear windscreen is the absence of this tint. Clear glass is less common than tinted variants and is sometimes specified for aesthetic or operational reasons, though the tint difference is usually imperceptible to the naked eye.
How to tell
Lower your side window halfway and hold a white piece of paper behind it. If you see a noticeable colour cast (blue, green, grey or bronze) in the side glass, your windscreen has the same tint. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre to confirm the windscreen specification in your service records.
Replacement impact
Clear windscreen replacement uses the same installation process as any other windscreen. No special calibration or extended cure time applies. Sourcing is straightforward — clear glass is widely available as an aftermarket replacement. Installation time and drive-away restrictions follow standard windscreen replacement timings.
Calibration mix across our Ford variants
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We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.
Brake Light2
1991–2000A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
Replacement impact
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Antenna1
1980–1990An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
About the Ford Escort
The Ford Escort is one of the longest-running British production cars, spanning over two decades with multiple generations and body styles — from the original rear-wheel-drive cars through to the later front-wheel-drive platforms. Rear-window specifications vary considerably across this broad timespan, with different generations, trim levels, and options creating distinct replacement requirements.
Earlier Escorts typically carry straightforward toughened rear glass, though some variants feature integrated heating wires or brake-light circuitry. Later models introduce additional features such as integrated radio or DAB antennas laminated into the glass, particularly on higher-specification trims. Each variant's replacement glass must match the exact factory specification — including any heating elements, antenna connectors, or brake-light patterns — so the original functions are restored after fitting.
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