Sound screen windshield replacement

[shaundizzle15]

As the title says I got a sweet spiderweb crack that appeared overnight(how awesome is that) and now will be replacing it. I was just wondering if anyone had replaced there's and approx prices. I will be paying out of pocket. Is it worth it to get a new one with the Sound Screen is there a difference. I currently have it but not sure how much the difference is in price, sound etc.
Thanks,
Shaun

[shaundizzle15]

Also, now that I'm searching the interwebs this seems to be a problem others are having, crack started almost right in the middle and formed a T. is there a recall for this?

[StealBlueSho]

I HIGHLY recommend going with an OEM windshield which Is Carlite I believe? Anyway.. I have had 3 aftermarket windshields that have cracked or were defective within the last 1 1/2 years...

[shaundizzle15]

Ew that's unfortunate Steal, I'm planning on going OEM, just didn't know if every SHO had the Sound Screen glass

[FearlessAZ]

The previous owner of my SHO got the non sound screen glass. I can tell it is a little louder. Havent been in another SHO to really compare, just a couple F150s. Doesn't really bug me that much.

What really bugs me is that the person got it without the automatic rain sensor! I have to rotate the knob every time I want them to wipe unless I put it into continuous. Drives me crazy!.

[shaundizzle15]

Ha right on, the sensor is nice so yeah I would replace that as well. thanks for the feedback Fearless

[ZSHO]

I agree with the above and stick with the OEM Sound Screen windshield due to its the sound barrier Properties and to ensure proper fitment for the front camera.
Here is my very own personal thread below and think the windshield can be had for roughly around 300.00 IIRC and hopefully its not on back order. Z
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5305.0.html
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5360.msg85595.html#msg85595

[shaundizzle15]

Thanks Z, 300 installed? Thats not too bad, and what front camera?

[ZSHO]

Thanks Z, 300 installed? Thats not too bad, and what front camera?

Its built in the front winsdshield by rear view mirror.  Z

[shaundizzle15]

What is that camera for?

[TSS]

I also had mine replaced with an oem Carlite sound screen in my MKS. It even has the little Lincoln logo on it. It was $330 installed. So, as mentioned above, it should be in the $300 range.

[ZSHO]

It has a rain sensor built in depending on your Vin number.
Here is a great discussion of my personal findings associated with the Cartlite sound screen windshield and all,hope this helps any. Z
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5360.msg85595.html#msg85595

[r1crusher]

I thought Safelite had an OE equivalent to the Soundscreen when I had mine replaced.  They tried to tell me it was made by carlite just with a safelite logo instead.  I also requested an exact OE replacement as many others have as well regardless of what they told me.

[glock-coma]

As others have said stick with oem. Don't let anyone convince you oee is just as good.
I had a company try to do a bait and switch on me after they confirmed they were installing oem glass.
The oee they put in was like looking through a coke bottle.

[TSS]

To be sure you get the OEM, demand that it have the Ford or Lincoln logo on the windshield itself.