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Ford Explorer windscreen replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across Ford Explorer variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £1,251 to £1,251
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Ford Explorer windscreen price, by year
Prices vary with generation and ADAS equipment. Earlier models without driver assistance systems are the most affordable to replace. Later Co-Pilot360-equipped variants carry higher costs due to the camera recalibration procedure required after fitting, which demands specialist diagnostic equipment and workshop conditions.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,251 — £1,251 | 1 variant | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £1,251 — £1,251 | 1 variant | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £1,251 — £1,251 | 1 variant | Price my 2024 |
| 1997 | £779 — £779 | 1 variant | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £779 — £779 | 1 variant | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £779 — £779 | 1 variant | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £335 — £335 | 1 variant | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £335 — £335 | 1 variant | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £335 — £335 | 1 variant | Price my 1992 |
| 1991 | £335 — £335 | 1 variant | Price my 1991 |
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.
Curious why prices vary so widely? Read our UK windscreen replacement cost guide .
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What to expect during your Ford Explorer windscreen replacement
Booking your Explorer windscreen replacement through UK Car Glass takes just a few straightforward steps.
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Complete the online quote in under a minute using our guided quiz — no registration number needed.
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Review your instant quote and proceed to checkout to confirm your booking.
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Our team carries out a parts check to verify the exact glass variant for your Explorer.
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You're matched with a local specialist equipped for your vehicle's requirements — mobile or workshop based on your variant.
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Your fitter completes the replacement, and if your model has a Co-Pilot360 camera, calibration is carried out on the day.
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You're given a confirmed drive-away time and provided with two years' warranty cover on workmanship and glass quality.
All quotes come with access to Trustpilot-verified fitters and a simple two-year warranty.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Explorer?
Most Explorer windscreen replacements can be carried out at your address via mobile fitting. However, if your model is equipped with the Co-Pilot360 camera system, the recalibration procedure requires a workshop environment with diagnostic equipment and calibration targets.
When calibration is needed, the entire job — replacement and recalibration — is scheduled at one workshop location to ensure the safety-critical system is properly completed and verified before you drive away.
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.
Green3
1991–2026Green 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.
Vin Notch3
1991–2026A printed VIN reference box along the bottom edge of your windscreen helps identify your vehicle's chassis number at a glance.
What it means
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) notch is a small printed or etched box positioned along the lower edge of the windscreen that displays your vehicle's chassis number. This reference marking is a manufacturing and administrative feature, allowing quick visual identification of the vehicle without needing to consult documents. It's particularly useful for service records, insurance claims, and vehicle registration purposes. The notch itself doesn't affect the structural integrity or safety performance of the glass.
How to tell
Look along the bottom edge of your windscreen — typically in one of the lower corners — for a small rectangular box containing printed digits or characters. If you're uncertain, check your vehicle's service handbook or ask your dealership or service centre to confirm whether your model includes this feature.
Replacement impact
When your windscreen is replaced, the new glass will retain the VIN notch printed or etched by the manufacturer. This is a standard feature on replacement windscreens for compatible vehicles and requires no additional work or adjustment. The notch does not affect glass fitting, cure time, or any post-replacement calibration procedures.
Blue Sun Strip2
1991–1997A blue-tinted gradient band across the top of your windscreen that reduces glare without affecting your view of the road.
What it means
A blue sun strip is a tinted gradient band built into the upper edge of your windscreen's laminate layer. It reduces glare from sunlight reflecting off the road and bonnet without darkening your main field of vision. The tint is created during manufacture as part of the glass laminate itself — it cannot be added or removed later. Sun strips are a windscreen-only feature; rear and side windows cannot carry this effect because they use tempered rather than laminated glass.
How to tell
Look at the top of your windscreen from inside the car — you'll see a distinct blue-tinted band running horizontally across the upper portion. Check your vehicle's specification sheet or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen is listed as a 'blue sun strip' or 'tinted sun strip' variant. Your invoice or parts manual will confirm it.
Replacement impact
When replacing a windscreen with a blue sun strip, the replacement must be the sun-strip variant — a standard plain windscreen will not replicate the tinted band. Your replacement glass is sourced as an exact match to your original specification. There are no additional calibration or cure implications beyond a standard windscreen replacement. Fitting and drive-away times remain unchanged.
Camera1
2024–2026Calibration varies by vehicleA camera mounted near the rear-view mirror monitors the road ahead for lane-keep and traffic-sign features.
What it means
A forward-facing camera positioned in the windscreen header area (typically mounted on or near the rear-view mirror bracket) captures video of the road ahead. This camera feeds data to driver-assistance systems such as lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, and traffic-sign recognition. The camera is a core component of modern ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and requires precise alignment after windscreen replacement to ensure these safety features function correctly.
How to tell
Look for a small dark triangular or lens-shaped component mounted in the black plastic trim area above the windscreen, typically centred near the rear-view mirror or slightly to one side. Your vehicle's handbook or infotainment menu may reference 'Lane Assist', 'Traffic Sign Recognition', or 'Autonomous Emergency Braking'. Ask your dealer or service centre directly if your car is equipped with a forward-facing camera system.
Replacement impact
Windscreen replacement on camera-equipped vehicles requires calibration of the camera system after the new glass is fitted. The exact calibration procedure—whether static (using a target board in a controlled environment) or dynamic (road-based)—varies by vehicle make, model, and year. We confirm the precise calibration requirement when we look up your specific vehicle. Calibration ensures lane-keep, sign recognition, and emergency-braking systems function safely. This may extend the fitting schedule and may necessitate workshop-based fitting rather than mobile attendance.
HUD - Head Up Display1
2024–2026No calibration after replacementA Head-Up Display projects your speed, navigation cues and key alerts onto the windscreen so you can read them without looking down.
What it means
A Head-Up Display (HUD) projects driving information — speed, navigation cues, ADAS alerts — onto the windscreen in your line of sight, so you can read it without taking your eyes off the road. The projector is mounted in the dashboard and shines the image upwards onto a special HUD-compatible windscreen that uses a wedge-shaped laminate to prevent a ghost image. Common on premium and sports models, increasingly standard on mid-range cars from the 2020s onwards.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or handbook under 'display features' or 'HUD'. Look for a small projector unit mounted on the dashboard, typically below the steering wheel or in the instrument cluster area. When you start the vehicle, a bright image should appear on the lower windscreen area. Your dealer's service centre can confirm whether your specific model and trim level includes a HUD.
Replacement impact
Your replacement windscreen needs to be HUD-compatible — built with the correct wedge laminate so the projected image stays sharp and double-free. Once the HUD-compatible glass is fitted, the projector itself typically doesn't need recalibration: image position is user-adjustable via your dashboard controls. We confirm your vehicle uses the HUD-compatible windscreen variant when ordering, so the replacement matches the original.
Rain Sensor1
2024–2026No calibration after replacementYour wipers automatically activate when rain falls on the windscreen.
What it means
A rain sensor is a device mounted on or behind the windscreen that detects moisture and triggers the wiper system automatically. The sensor uses infrared light to measure water droplets on the glass surface and signals the vehicle's electrical system to engage the wipers without driver input. This feature improves safety in sudden downpours and reduces driver workload in variable weather conditions.
How to tell
Check your windscreen for a small sensor unit, usually mounted near the top centre behind the glass or at the base of the mirror. Look for a small dark component or lens. If your vehicle has automatic wipers that activate without you toggling the stalk, you have a rain sensor. Ask your dealer or service centre to confirm; they can check your vehicle records or wiper module settings.
Replacement impact
Rain sensors are non-structural elements and do not require recalibration after windscreen replacement. The sensor bracket or mounting may need careful removal and reinstallation to ensure it sits correctly behind the new glass. If the sensor itself is damaged during removal, a replacement unit may be needed. Your fitter will confirm the condition and refit or replace the sensor as part of the standard replacement procedure.
Solar Control1
1995–1997Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Replacement impact
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
About the Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer has been in continuous production since 1991, evolving through multiple generations and becoming a staple of the SUV market. Early models carried straightforward laminated windscreens, whilst later generations from the 2010s onwards began introducing tinted variants and structural refinements.
From the 2020 model year onwards, Explorer models equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance feature a forward-facing windscreen camera for functions such as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping assist. Windscreen replacement on these variants requires camera recalibration after fitting.
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