Auto Glass for Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect Auto Glass

The auto glass and mirrors make up a vital part of your Ford Transit Connect. Selecting the right type of glass for your vehicle will directly affect the performance of the Transit. Here are some questions that may come up in your search for replacement auto glass and mirrors.

Your Ford Transit Connect uses different types of glass depending on where the window is located on your vehicle. Here are some of the different types available.

• Laminated glass is commonly used in the windshield and rear window of your Ford Transit. Laminated glass is designed to be shatter-resistant and is made up of two layers of glass sealed together. One feature of laminated glass is that chips and cracks can be repaired when needed.
• Tempered auto glass is used more commonly in the side windows of your Ford Transit. This type of auto glass is heat-treated and is designed to become rounded not sharp when shattered. Since it’s a single piece of glass, if its damaged, the whole window would need to be replaced.

• Heated mirrors: Some mirrors for your Ford Transit will have a built-in heating system to clear up your mirrors in cold weather. If your Transit Connect already comes standard with this feature, you will want to make sure that you select a replacement with the heated feature as well. This can be good if you’ll be using your Ford Transit in cold weather.
• Auto-dimming rearview mirrors: These can be useful if you use your Ford Transit Connect for nighttime driving. Sensors are used to automatically darken the mirrors to reduce glare. Auto-dimming mirrors can also be used on the side.
• A lane change detection safety feature can be another option to look at for replacement mirrors if you’re driving in high-traffic areas. These systems use camera sensors and an LED to warn you if something enters your blind spot.

Most mirror glass will be made from similar types of glass. The shape of the mirrors can change depending on what your needs are. Here are some of the more common mirror types available.

• Blue mirrors have a blue tint applied to the glass that helps with the brightness of headlights and other bright lights. These can be a good option for your Ford Transit if you’re going to be driving at night.
• Flat mirrors are typically placed on the driver’s side so that there is little to no distortion. One disadvantage of these types of mirrors is that they don’t have the same amount of visibility as other mirrors, and some objects may be in blind spots.
• Convex mirrors are usually found on the passengers side of your Ford Transit. These mirrors are curved to allow the maximum amount of visibility. In exchange for this, distance can be distorted. Some convex mirrors will also have an additional mirror placed on them to help cover blind spots.