Ask a group of Bronco owners about windshields and you'll hear some version of "a pebble looked at it and it cracked." The Bronco's upright windshield takes rocks head-on, and NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Bronco include owners saying small stones caused big cracks, and some saying cracks started with nothing hitting the glass. Whatever the reason, the fix is the same, and it's not cheap once camera calibration gets added.
What a Bronco windshield costs
| Item | What owners reported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OEM windshield glass | About $545-$565 | Two Bronco6G owner invoices (2021 and 2025 Broncos) |
| Installation labor and kit | About $146-$295 | Varies a lot by shop and region |
| ADAS camera calibration | About $250-$325 | Needed when the forward camera is behind the glass |
| Total | About $960-$1,165 | Before tax, OEM glass |
These are real invoices from the Bronco6G owner forum, not national averages, so your local price can differ. One owner's 2021 First Edition job came to about $961 (and about $100 out of pocket after insurance). A 2025 Heritage owner paid about $1,165 in Virginia, with the shop doing the calibration in-house.
Why calibration matters
Broncos with Ford Co-Pilot360 features use a forward-facing camera mounted at the top of the windshield. Swap the glass and that camera has to be re-aimed (calibrated), or lane keeping and automatic emergency braking may not work right. Owners reported dynamic calibration costs of $250-$325 and got a certificate of recalibration afterward.
The 2022 Bronco windshield recall (22C12)
Ford recalled 39,063 2022 Broncos (and 24,321 2022 Rangers) built December 2021 to April 2022 at the Michigan Assembly Plant because the windshield bonding may be inadequate. Ford's filing says testing questioned whether some trucks met the federal windshield retention standard (FMVSS 212). Signs can include extra wind noise or water leaks, and in a crash the windshield could detach. The fix: dealers remove the windshield and reinstall it correctly at no cost.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332. While you're there, 2021-2022 Bronco owners with the Molded-In-Color hard top should also check recall 26S32, which covers hard tops that can crack or delaminate.
Chip or crack? What you can do first
- Fix chips fast. A small chip can often be filled with resin if it's caught early. Once it spreads into a long crack, replacement is usually the only option.
- Keep it out of sudden temperature swings. Blasting the defroster on a freezing morning can make a chip run.
- Call your insurer before a glass shop. Bronco owners in Florida reported $0 deductibles for glass, and one owner said Geico offered a $50 deductible through Safelite. Your policy may differ.
- Ask for OEM glass. Both owner invoices above used OEM glass. If you go aftermarket, ask the shop whether that glass works with your camera calibration.
- Give it time. Most shops tell you not to drive for a short window after install so the urethane can cure. Follow their timing.
What to ask the glass shop
- "Is the quote for OEM or aftermarket glass?"
- "Is ADAS calibration included, and is it done in-house or sent out?"
- "Will I get a calibration certificate?"
- "Can you bill my insurance directly?"
- "What's the safe drive-away time?"
Is it worth fixing?
Yes. A cracked windshield is a safety part, not a cosmetic one. It helps the roof hold up in a rollover and gives the passenger airbag something to push against. Handle it through insurance if you can, insist on calibration, and if your 2022 Bronco falls in the recall window, get the free reinstall done.
More Bronco info lives on the Ford Bronco page. Bouncy ride or leaky rear shocks? See our Bronco rear shock recall guide. Prices and recalls checked October 14, 2026.
