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Excellent service from first enquiry…
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 Explorer rear window replacement — booked online.
Rear window replacement for 2024+ Ford Explorer — instant quote in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Prices from £561 to £561
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- OEE glass, factory-spec match
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Ford Explorer rear window price, by year
The Explorer's rear-window replacement cost is shaped primarily by the integrated brake-light hardware and the privacy-tint specification. Variants in our network are currently aligned on these features, so pricing is consistent across the active 2024+ range. All replacements are matched to your factory specification and sourced by the specialist you're matched with.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £561 — £561 | 1 variant | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £561 — £561 | 1 variant | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £561 — £561 | 1 variant | Price my 2024 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Explorers can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Ford Explorer rear window replacement
Replacing your rear window follows a straightforward four-stage process: booking, parts verification, technician matching, and the fit itself.
- 1
Complete an instant online quote through our guided quiz — takes under 60 seconds and tells us your vehicle's exact rear-window spec, including the brake-light pattern and privacy tint.
- 2
We verify the glass is available and confirm the precise fit time with you — typically 30–60 minutes of the technician's time to remove the shattered original and set the new one.
- 3
You're matched with an approved local specialist who books a convenient time — usually within one or two days.
- 4
Your fitter arrives and replaces the glass at your address (mobile) or at a workshop if you prefer. They'll clear accessible shards, but small fragments can lodge in places like under seats or in trim channels — we recommend a professional valet afterwards for thorough detailing.
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Your fitter confirms the drive-away time before leaving and provides you with documentation. Your two-year workmanship and glass warranty begins immediately.
Once the adhesive has cured (timing confirmed on the day), you're fully mobile again, covered by our standard two-year warranty.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Explorer?
Most Explorer rear-window replacements are fitted mobile at your address, as the brake-light integration doesn't require post-fit calibration or specialist equipment. Your fitter arrives with what's needed to replace the glass and clear accessible shards.
If you prefer a workshop environment or live in a location that's difficult for mobile access, you can arrange a workshop fitting instead — just let us know when you book.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Explorer 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.
Antenna1
2024–2026An 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.
Brake Light1
2024–2026A 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.
Grey Privacy1
2024–2026Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Heated Rear Windscreen1
2024–2026Heated 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.
About the Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer is Ford's flagship three-row SUV, redesigned for 2024 with a modern frame and enhanced driver assistance features. The rear window on current models is toughened glass, engineered to handle the demands of a large family vehicle and frequent cargo loading.
Ford's Co-Pilot360 driver assistance suite includes forward-facing windscreen cameras, but the rear window itself carries integrated brake-light circuitry on this generation — a safety feature that requires precise matching during replacement. The rear window also features privacy tinting as standard, darker than the front windows for rear-passenger privacy.
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