All years and trims covered — 2011 through 2025. OEM & aftermarket glass options. Ford Co-Pilot360™ recalibration included on 2020+ models. Free mobile service throughout Los Angeles. Same-day appointments available.
The most important things to know before you call, regardless of your Explorer's year or trim.
Your year and trim determine your glass type, whether calibration is required, and your total cost. Select your generation below.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Co-Pilot360™ / ADAS | Not Available — No calibration needed on any 5th gen Explorer |
| Forward Camera | Not present — no windshield-mounted camera on any 5th gen trim |
| Platform | Unibody (first Explorer generation to switch from body-on-frame) |
| Glass Type | Standard laminated windshield — same glass for Explorer and Explorer Sport |
| Acoustic Glass | Not standard on this generation |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | Available on upper trims — sensor strip on inside glass surface, must be transferred or matched |
| HUD | Not available on 5th gen Explorer |
| Typical Cost | $250 – $470 total (glass + labor + moldings) |
| Installation Time | 60–90 minutes · Drive-away in 60 min |
| Our Glass Recommendation | Quality aftermarket (Pilkington or Fuyao Ohio) — OEM not required |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Co-Pilot360™ / ADAS | Standard on ALL trims — Every 2020–2025 Explorer requires calibration |
| Calibration Type | Static only — vehicle stationary, manufacturer-spec targets at precise distances. 1.5–2.5 hours |
| Platform | Rear-wheel-drive based (CD6) — completely different from 5th gen's front-wheel-drive platform |
| Safety Features Affected | Pre-Collision Assist with AEB, Lane-Keeping System, Blind Spot Information System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Evasive Steering Assist |
| Explorer ST | Same windshield as other 6th gen trims — sport-tuned suspension does not change glass spec |
| Explorer Timberline | Same windshield as other 6th gen trims — off-road body cladding does not change glass spec |
| Explorer Hybrid | Same windshield as standard Explorer — hybrid powertrain does not affect glass |
| Acoustic Glass | Standard on Platinum and King Ranch — replacement glass must match acoustic spec |
| HUD (Platinum trim) | Available — requires HUD-spec windshield. Do NOT install standard glass on a HUD-equipped Platinum. We confirm by VIN |
| Cost — With Co-Pilot360™ Calibration | $640 – $1,350 total · Insurance often covers this fully |
| Installation Time | 60–90 min glass only · 3–4 hours with calibration |
Every cost component broken out. No surprise charges on your bill. 6th gen Explorer replacements include mandatory Co-Pilot360™ calibration.
For any 2020+ Explorer where the total reaches $640–$1,350, your comprehensive coverage almost certainly covers the full job — glass and calibration — with little or no out-of-pocket cost. Co-Pilot360™ calibration is a covered expense under virtually all comprehensive policies. We handle claims directly with GEICO, State Farm, Progressive, Allstate, Farmers, and USAA.
📋 Start Your Insurance Claim →The 6th gen Explorer's Co-Pilot360™ system and HUD option on Platinum make glass selection critical. Glass quality directly affects ADAS calibration reliability.
| Factor | OEM | OEE | Quality Aftermarket | Generic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost vs. OEM | Baseline | ~20% less | ~35% less | ~50% less |
| Ford logo etched? | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Optical clarity | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★ |
| ADAS compatible? | ✓ Guaranteed | ✓ Usually | ✓ Top brands only | ⚠️ Failure risk |
| HUD-spec available? | ✓ Yes | ✓ Select sources | ⚠️ Confirm first | ✗ Do not use |
| Best for 5th gen Explorer | Not required | ✓ Good value | ✓ Recommended | ⚠️ Avoid |
| Best for 6th gen Explorer | ✓ Ideal | ✓ Best value | ✓ Reputable only | ✗ Do not use |
| Brand | Our Status | ADAS Safe? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilkington | Our First Choice | Yes | Consistent optical quality; acoustic interlayer spec matches OEM; our default choice on Co-Pilot360™-equipped Explorers |
| Fuyao / FYG (Ohio plant) | Our First Choice | Yes | Ohio-plant Fuyao meets OEE standard; tightest quality control among aftermarket sources; reliable calibration results on 6th gen Explorers |
| Vitro / PGW | Approved | Yes | Solid backup when Pilkington/Fuyao are on back order; always OEE-grade for ADAS Explorers |
| XYG / Benson | Rare / Last Resort | Non-ADAS only | Used only on 5th gen non-ADAS Explorers when preferred brands are unavailable. Never used on ADAS-equipped models. Always disclosed upfront. |
Co-Pilot360™ is standard on all 6th gen Explorers (2020–2025). Here's exactly what it means for your windshield replacement.
| Co-Pilot360™ Feature | Uses Windshield Camera? | Affected by Replacement? |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with AEB | Yes | Camera angle may shift |
| Lane-Keeping System | Yes | Camera angle may shift |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Camera angle may shift |
| Evasive Steering Assist | Yes | Camera angle may shift |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Radar + camera | Camera angle may shift |
| Blind Spot Information System | Rear sensors (not windshield) | Not affected |
| Heads-Up Display (Platinum) | Windshield projection zone | Wrong glass = HUD distortion |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | Windshield sensor | Not Affected by Camera Cal |
Ford's documentation requires calibration any time the windshield is removed on a Co-Pilot360™-equipped Explorer. That's the official position and we always inform customers of it clearly.
Unlike some Ford models where ADAS was phased in gradually across trims, the 6th gen Explorer launched with Co-Pilot360™ standard on every trim. There is no 2020+ Explorer without it. If your Explorer is a 2020 or newer, calibration is required — no trim-level exceptions.
Our recommendation for Explorers: If you have comprehensive insurance, always calibrate — the cost is fully covered. If paying out of pocket and you have a 5th gen (2011–2019), no calibration is needed or possible. For any 6th gen, calibration is non-negotiable — Co-Pilot360™ is too deeply integrated into the Explorer's driving systems to skip.
📋 Using Insurance? Start Your Claim →For most Explorer owners — especially 2020+ models with Co-Pilot360™ — full replacement is the right call. Here's why.
From $250 · Same-day mobile available throughout LA
$95–$150 · We'll always tell you if replacement makes more sense
A chip repair on a 6th gen Explorer runs $95–$150 with no warranty and no guarantee. A full replacement with Co-Pilot360™ calibration through insurance typically costs you nothing out of pocket. The math overwhelmingly favors replacement — especially on ADAS-equipped models where a repaired chip near the camera zone can cause intermittent system warnings.
For 5th gen Explorers (2011–2019): A small chip repair is a reasonable option if the chip is small, not in the driver's line of sight, and not near a windshield edge. No calibration is needed on 5th gen models regardless of repair or replacement. We'll give you an honest assessment either way.
Your VIN is critical on the Explorer — it's the only way to distinguish the incompatible 5th gen and 6th gen windshields and confirm HUD spec on Platinum.
The 17-character VIN on your dashboard (driver's side, visible through the windshield) or door jamb tells us everything — generation, glass spec, Co-Pilot360™ configuration, HUD availability, and acoustic glass requirement. One number, one call, done.
📞 Call with Your VIN: (626) 689-7975Don't have your VIN handy? These also work:
No driving a cracked Explorer windshield across Los Angeles. We come to your home, office, or anywhere that works.
We come to your home, office, or any location throughout Los Angeles — always included, never an add-on charge. No need to drive a cracked Explorer across town.
Every installation backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty. Water leaks, air leaks, fitting issues — covered as long as you own the vehicle.
We know the 5th gen / 6th gen Explorer break inside and out. We never mix up the incompatible windshield profiles — every Explorer is confirmed by VIN before glass is ordered.
In-house Ford Co-Pilot360™ static calibration with printed completion report. We never subcontract your safety systems. If lights return, we redo the calibration at no charge.
We handle the full paperwork with all major carriers. On a 6th gen Explorer, insurance coverage is especially valuable — Co-Pilot360™ calibration adds significant cost that insurance absorbs entirely.
Call before noon and we can often schedule service throughout greater Los Angeles that same day. The Explorer is one of our most frequently serviced Ford models — parts are always in stock.
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