The 2015 ford edge has 14 problems reported for vista roof glass cracked. Mustang s glass roof is made of tinted privacy glass, which reduces both infrared rays and vehicle cooldown time by 50 percent. There is a two 2011 gt500 that i know of that had a dealer install a glass roof after factory. All of the glass shattered and flew everywhere, some of it hitting another. Ford mustang forum ford mustang model specific forums mustang s197 forums 20052014 mustangs 20052010 mustang talk cracked glass roof 2009 mustang closed thread page 1 of 3. I had the roof closed and the shade drawn due to the heat. I always crack the back window if i lower my driver window. Black stripe delete used with 150 mi, recaro seats wo glass roof. The 2009 mustangs glass roof option provides a third choice for buyers and responds to their growing desire for more natural light while driving one of the worlds most beloved automobiles. Also i have heard third hand info that the glass roof may crack if you boost the power. Ford mustang fans with a penchant for the fox body or the maligned mustang ii will more closely associate ttops with the mustang than a sunroof or the s197 glass roof option. Driving around with broken mustang glass not only puts your vision at risk, but the cracked mustang glass could also present a major security risk. Regarding the convertible and fastback door glass being shaped differently the 196566 roof has a separate interior mold that will accept fastback door glass.
Nothing damaged the roof, there are no impact spots and the crack seems to be in one area towards back of glass roof. Glass roof mustang sunshade removal and repair duration. Ford helps buyers see the light with glass roof option for. Jun 18, 2009 glass roof option added to 2010 ford mustang. The glass panel is a doublelayer of glass that is laminated with a solarabsorbing laminate, and after crushing a mustang for rollover testing yes, we crunched a car, it has been proven to be stronger than the factory mustang roof. Ford mustangs glass roof option reappears for 2010, joined.
Not sure how much labor is but i know the glass is about 2k. So i was able to find out that my husbands coupe is 1 0f 71 with a glass roof race red and my convertible is 1 out of 91 race red convertibles with a 6 speed transmission. Shop our selection of 20152020 mustang roof decals. As for breakin fears with your glass roof mustang, for what its worth ford is offering a new antitheft security package for the gt that includes a wheel locking kit.
Ford mustang in shelby used ford mustang shelby glass roof. This video was shot about a month after the car was delivered to me from the dealership. The latest 2017 ford mustang glass roof refresh brings forth a multitude of updates and upgrades that car brands hopes will help cement its position at the helm of the segment. Carglass is one of the most lucrative sectors of the sometimes obscenely lucrative auto service business. Is full panoramic glass top good or bad the mustang source. Unsurprisingly, fomoco has added a glass roof option to the 2010 ford mustang, offering sun worshipers with an aversion to cowl shake a panoramic view of. The growth is driven, in part, by consumers daily commute time. This high quality americanmuscle graphics solid black vinyl roof decal will fit any 1994 to 2004 ford mustang coupe, including the v6, gt, bullitt, mach 1 and svt cobra models. Wheel independent suspension glass rear window illuminated entry leather. Seems cool to me, the one thing that came from that. Whats crazy is the previous gen had an option for a glass roof. Mar 25, 2012 showing the operation of the shade for my 2012 mustang gtcs that has the glass roof option.
Ford mustangs glass roof option reappears for 2010. There are no apparent stone chips or marks indicating damage anywhere on its travel. Regarding making the glass panel flush if we sank the glass into the roof, it would affect the roof. Get the look and utility you need with new roof decals at. American muscle graphics americanmuscle windshield banner white 0514 all american muscle graphics black lemans stripes 12 in. When your roof is damaged or rusted beyond repair, this steel panel can be used for a total replacement or as. Find the best deals for used ford mustang shelby glass roof. Discuss your dream mustang on our ford mustang forum. A rock chipped the front edge, and the crack spread quickly.
A manual roller blind is built in, allowing owners to further. One problem is that modern designs are more threedimensional and often involve bending glass to the curvature of the roof, notes rob vandal, senior director of research and development with. Jul 24, 2007 glass roof mustang sunshade removal and repair duration. The 2009 ford glass roof mustang provides a third roof option for customers and responds to their growing desire for more natural light. Its thicker than the windshield glass so id assume itll crack but not shatter. Ford mustang forum view single post cracked glass roof 2009 mustang. As you may know with the glass on the windows of your house or office, it does not take much for glass to crack, and once it does, the broken glass quickly turns into hazardous material. Mine has broken and i was wondering if anyone else had the same problem. Texas direct auto find a car sell us your car finance make money why tda. Poor ben did not know what to think about the glass roof cracking. I actually ended up on facebook a site set up for california specials and they had a build sheet for the entire year of 2014 on site.
Standard equipment on the premium models has been expanded to now include a satin aluminum instrument panel, ambient lighting, and satellite radio, and a new security package with wheel locks and an upgraded alarm system is now available on the gt. As they are made from a type of automotive safety glass, instead of cracking, they. This might mark the return of the glass roof that many mustang fans have. Unsurprisingly, fomoco has added a glass roof option to the 2010 ford mustang, offering sun worshipers with an aversion to cowl shake a panoramic view of the skies. Tesla roof glass crack and how joe scott pivoted from stand up to youtube interview teslanomics with ben sullins.
Convertible roof lining driver door bin driver vanity mirror dual front impact. Ford mustang wikipedia, the ford mustang is an american automobile manufactured by ford. Luckily for you, cj pony parts offers a wide variety of mustang roof panels, as well as mustang roof braces for first generation muscle cars. The glass was tinted but tesla rep did not say anything about.
The 2010 ford glass roof mustang offers consumers convertiblelike driving without the need for sunscreen. My glass roof has developed a circular crack from one edge. Production of large sunroofs has increased nearly 200 percent in north america since 2003, according to justauto. It available as an option on both the v6 mustang and mustang gt. Their eyes glaze over when purveyors of pristine panes talk about a new trend in car design. The tighter the roof, the more chance of paint damage. Wondering what everybody else thinks about the glass roof option on the upcoming 09 mustang. Aug 07, 2008 as for breakin fears with your glass roof mustang, for what its worth ford is offering a new antitheft security package for the gt that includes a wheel locking kit. You may remember when the ford mustang had a glass roof by way of. Ford windshield patent gives the mustang a receding hairline. I know you can order the parts and had a ford dealer install it.
See good deals, great deals and more on a ford mustang, including sunroof. A small stress crack developed in the rear roof glass after owning the car for 11 months. The ford mustang glass roof will be available as an option for the v6 mustang and mustang gt beginning from next summer. I hope there is someone nearby that has done one i dont wanna be the guinea pig for this. Ford mustang forum view single post cracked glass roof2009 mustang. Tesla roof glass crack and how joe scott pivoted from. Lincolns new mkz shines new light on carmakers attempts to turn cars into true glasshouses. American muscle graphics mustang black solid roof decal. The 2016 ford edge has 6 problems reported for vista roof glass cracked. The 2009 mustang s glass roof option provides a third choice for buyers and responds to their growing desire for more natural light while driving one of the worlds most beloved automobiles. If youre considering purchasing a vehicle with a panoramic roof, think again. I am thinking about attempting to fix it myself, but i dont have any resources on how the part is put together.
The phenomenon is also attributed to the growing popularity of sunroofs and panoramic glass roofs. The ford mustang was first offered in 1964, with its first model year being 1965. It is renowned for having a great engine, thats capable of highrevving acceleration, sharp and grippy take on the road, especially up on those hard to muster winding roads, and sleek interior and exterior looks. Dec 12, 2007 ford announced that a new ford mustang glass roof is available as a top option for the 2009 ford mustang. Featuring a large, friendly mustang enthusaist community with message forums, chat, classified ads, a performance analyzer, and the ability to post your own mustang on our users rides section and. The internets largest ford mustang forum for all generations of ford mustangs, from classic mustangs to late model mustangs. Mar 30, 2016 whats crazy is the previous gen had an option for a glass roof. I drove around my home airport toronto pearson yyz. It starts on one side under the mounting travels roughly circular returning to the start point. Ive also thought of doing a sun roof that was on a sema mustang that looks really cool. A sunroof was an option in some fox body models i owned a 1987 mustang lx 5.
After a few days, when i opened the shade, the roof was cracked in a pattern that started near the front of the window and then worked its way back for about 12 inches, headed right another 12 inches, then back to the front of the window. A new glass roof option, optional on the v6 and gt mustang coupe models, is the big news in the mustang lineup for 2009. Ford mustang forum view single post cracked glass roof. Showing the operation of the shade for my 2012 mustang gtcs that has the glass roof option. Has anyone had to replace their glass roof sun shade. Jul 01, 20 the design of the modified 2014 mustang gt 5. Ford is giving potential mustang buyers a third choice alongside its coupe and convertible in the form of a glass roof option that will be available on 2009 v6 and gt models. Just as mustangs of years past, the 2010 model is available as a 4passenger coupe or convertible, with a choice of v6 or v8 engines. Off the top of my head, the ones that dont are the cayman, frsbrz, and the u. This is a video i put together of my brand new 2011 mustang v6 premium with some interior videos showing what the glass roof option looks like.
Hopefully the contents of postings articel 2018 ford, we write this you can understand. According to ford, the glass reduces the amount of infrared rays entering the vehicle and cuts the interior cooling time by 50%. Also, has anyone else had issues with the sun shade. The roof is made up of several panels of specially made tinted privacy glass. Date recent pricehighest first pricelowest first on page. This mustang gt is equipped with the rare panoramic glass roof, butwhat really stand out is the host of addons including. It may be possible to modify it but we feel itll change the look of the convertible. For 2009, ford has designed a new glass roof option for the mustang that should clear up that problem. A roof decal is a great way to cover the faded, cracked, or discolored paint on the roof of your mustang with out an expensive trip to the paint shop. They also confirmed that there was no safety issue with driving the car with the crack. Just about every performance oriented car offers a sunroof option. Just about every performance oriented car offers a. Ford announced that a new ford mustang glass roof is available as a top option for the 2009 ford mustang.
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