Ford Bronco Sport windshield crack problems

Filed Aug 13, 2026 · Body · 31,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood independently unlatched and flew open. The front windshield was cracked, and other damage to the vehicle was sustained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with similar vehicles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that an inspector had inspected the vehicle. The contact was informed that the failure was not a manufacturer defect and the case was denied. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2025 · Visibility · 3,500 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, the front windshield cracked. The front windshield had a long horizontal crack. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the crack had started from the inside of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected. The contact was informed that the windshield had cracked due to stress from sun exposure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500.

Filed Apr 16, 2025 · Visibility · MI

The windshield on this vehicle is faulty. On online forms, others have commented on the same thing I am experiencing: the integrity of this windshield is so weak that within a couple months (sometimes just a few days) of having the vehicle, you can get multiple chips or cracks. On my last chip, I was driving on a Michigan highway at least 30 yards from other vehicles when something chipped my windshield. I've had the windshield chip while going 65mph on the high way, and also while my vehicle was at a standstill at a red light and the car in front of me pulled away quickly, kicking up debris. People often comment that they cannot afford to constantly keep up with the unending number of repairs needed to fix the windshield. As a result, they're driving with reduced visibility which impacts all drivers on the road. ADAS is built into the windshield- if cracks/chips occur in this area, the ADAS can become compromised. The windshield also contributes to the strength of the vehicle in rollovers- lack of stuctural integrtiy due to cracks/chips impacts that. Being an SUV that sits higher, the Bronco Sport is more prone to rollovers that lower sitting vehicles. Because the cost of replacing the windshield through Ford is so high (over $1000) many opt not to replace it or use a non OEM, aftermarket windshield which might not work as well with safety systems. This issue has been inspected by a Safelite auto glass technician - he remarked that this is extremely common with the Bronco Sport, this vehicle is one of the most common models he repairs. This component is available for inspection upon request.

Filed May 22, 2024 · Visibility · 38,956 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact’s daughter’s arm bumped into the passenger’s side windshield, and the windshield was severely cracked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed; however, the windshield was replaced. The contact stated on one occasion while driving 70 MPH, a small object struck the passenger’s side windshield, and a large crack was formed. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 38,956.

Filed Jan 18, 2024 · Visibility · LA

Car was parked and windshield cracked from driver side over half the windshield. No damage indicators.

Filed Jan 18, 2024 · Visibility · VA

I got in my car to find a 12” long crack in the windshield. Upon inspection, I noticed a small chip in the top black part of the windshield that appears to have caused the crack. I had driven it the previous day and was not aware anything had hit the windshield. It has been extremely cold and the vehicle was exposed to snow. The crack is so large that it impedes the drivers line of sight and cannot be repaired. The windshield needs to be replaced and the ADAS needs recalibration. Clearly the part is faulty or the design is faulty, but this windshield is impacting safe driving.

Filed Jul 19, 2023 · Visibility · NJ

My Ford Bronco Sport windshield cracked without a any sign of impact. The crack on the windshield just appeared overnight just below the area of the rearview mirror. There is no sign of a chip that could have explained how the crack would have started to expand. Maybe a stress crack from the factory? After doing a quick online search it appears that similar issue has happened to other 2023 Ford Bronco Sports.

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Visibility · 5,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the front windshield cracked without impact. The contact noticed four cracks. There were several stress lines. The crack extended from the rear-view mirror toward the passenger’s and driver's side. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2023 · Visibility · LA

I purchased my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport in February last year. Approximately two months after purchasing it, my windshield was cracked and it was replaced. Approximately three months after replacing it, a rock hit it while I was driving on the highway and it cracked again. Both times, the crack spread across the whole windshield. My co-worker went to her car at our job, came back into the building and asked me if I knew my car rear window was broken. I went to my vehicle and found my rear window was totally shattered. My supervisor reviewed our video surveillance footage and saw nothing. My rear window just shattered. I replaced it. I filed three auto claims last year with a $500 deductible. My windshield replacement cost's $1,900.00 to $2,100.00 if I pay out of pocket. Today, 03/23/23, I was driving to work, something hit it hard (assuming a rock) and it now has a small chipped hole and a large s shaped crack on it. I will have to replace it again. Can you help with having Ford put better glass (stronger windshield glass) in their vehicles? I'm afraid of having my auto insurance cancelled or not renewed by State Farm for filing too many auto glass claims. I'm waiting for my agent to call me and discuss my concerns.

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · VA

The windshield cracked for no reason starting behind the rear view mirror.