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windshield replacement - go with Ford? or aftermarket?

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Yeah, the de-icer was standard on the ST in 2020, then ford started their typical de-contenting and it disappeared in 21 and not only did they remove the heating element but they removed the entire harness that it plugged into.
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The de-contenting' started mid 2020 as my 2020 does not have the windshield deicer, my friend's 2020 does. The games car manufacturers play - get the options boxes checked at new model launch, then slowly decontent or make as options...
 

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The de-contenting' started mid 2020 as my 2020 does not have the windshield deicer, my friend's 2020 does. The games car manufacturers play - get the options boxes checked at new model launch, then slowly decontent or make as options...
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My 2020 has the de-icer windshield
 

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I have to have the windshield replaced on my 21 ST. When you guys had yours replaced, did the oem replacement have the tinted strip at the top? All the ST's I've seen have this. Is this oem or a dealer add on? I really like having this so I want to make sure it's on the replacement
 

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no tint on my OEM replacement, it does have the explorer image on the passenger side though...

will need to put a new tint strip on
 

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The windshields have to be calibrated for the various sensors in the overhead panel. Safelite did a quick correct replacement for me and did the calibration test drive in about an hour with appointment.
 

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Always OEM.
 

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My 2020 has the de-icer windshield
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Where is the switch to activate it? I'm thinking mine doesn't because it was actually built in '19.
 

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There is no switch they come on when you turn on your defrosters. Look at the bottom of your windshield you will see the heater strips like you have on your rear window.
 

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I have to replace mine as well.
OEM is 750.00 installed
or aftermarket who I am told by the same manufacturer is 550.00'
The only difference would be the small explorer image on the lower part of the window.
 

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I have to replace mine as well.
OEM is 750.00 installed
or aftermarket who I am told by the same manufacturer is 550.00'
The only difference would be the small explorer image on the lower part of the window.
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The heated wipers were removed after the first or second year along with a slew of other features I like like front camera washer, etc.
 

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Only the 20's got the heated windshield. My 21 did not come with it. If you would like to have that feature, pay the extra for the OEM glass, and tell them you have a 20 with the heated windshield so you will get the correct one. Ford also removed the wiring for the heated windshield so you will have to run your own circuit, but it can be done.
 

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The heated wipers were removed after the first or second year along with a slew of other features I like like front camera washer, etc.
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After 2020.
 

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ARC said:
I have to replace mine as well.
OEM is 750.00 installed
or aftermarket who I am told by the same manufacturer is 550.00'
The only difference would be the small explorer image on the lower part of the window.
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$750 is an exceptional price.
 

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