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Ford Galaxy rear window replacement — booked online.
Rear window replacement for Ford Galaxy across 8 variants, quoted in under 60 seconds and booked through approved fitters in your area.
Prices from £406 to £635
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- OEE glass, factory-spec match
- 2-year workmanship warranty
Ford Galaxy rear window price, by year
Rear-window pricing varies primarily by generation and the presence of factory-fitted hardware or encapsulation. Early-2000s models with basic toughened glass are the most affordable, whilst newer variants with heated glass, integrated trim moulding, or safety features carry higher costs. Your specific variant is confirmed during the online quote process.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2023 | £635 — £635 | 1 variant | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £635 — £635 | 1 variant | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £635 — £635 | 1 variant | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £635 — £635 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £635 — £635 | 1 variant | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £635 — £635 | 1 variant | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £635 — £635 | 1 variant | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £635 — £635 | 1 variant | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £635 — £635 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £504 — £551 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £504 — £551 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £504 — £551 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £504 — £551 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £504 — £551 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £504 — £551 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £504 — £551 | 2 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £504 — £551 | 2 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £406 — £551 | 3 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £406 — £406 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £406 — £406 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £406 — £406 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £406 — £417 | 2 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £406 — £417 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £321 — £417 | 4 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £321 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £321 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £321 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £321 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £321 — £358 | 2 variants | Price my 1995 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Galaxys can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Ford Galaxy rear window replacement
Booking your rear-window replacement is straightforward and takes about two minutes online.
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Answer a short quiz about your Galaxy (year, trim, and features) to identify your exact variant.
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Receive an instant quote matched to your specification.
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Complete your booking and choose your preferred fitting date and location (mobile or workshop).
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Your local technician will contact you to confirm the appointment and answer any questions.
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On fitting day, your technician removes the shattered glass, clears accessible shards, and bonds your new rear window — typically taking 30–60 minutes of their time.
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After the job, we recommend a professional interior valet to ensure thorough shard cleanup in areas the technician cannot easily reach.
All replacements come with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality, giving you peace of mind.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Galaxy?
Most Galaxy rear-window replacements are completed mobile at your home or workplace — your technician brings everything needed to remove the shattered glass and fit the replacement safely. A workshop visit is rarely required for rear-window jobs because there is no ADAS calibration involved (unlike windscreen replacements).
Your technician will confirm the best location during booking based on access and weather conditions. Either way, shard cleanup is part of the job, though a professional interior valet afterwards is recommended to reach shards that lodge in less-accessible areas.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Galaxy have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Heated Rear Windscreen7
1995–2023On the Ford Galaxy: fitted on every one of the 7 rear window variants we list; model years 1995–2023.
Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Green4
1995–2014On the Ford Galaxy: fitted on 4 of the 7 rear window variants we list (57%); model years 1995–2014.
What it means
A subtle tint applied to the rear glass, difficult to see but present on about half of Galaxy variants.
On your Ford Galaxy
Standard on most Galaxy generations from the mid-2010s onwards; your variant's tint is confirmed at the quote stage.
Grey Privacy2
2006–2023On the Ford Galaxy: fitted on 2 of the 7 rear window variants we list (29%); model years 2006–2023.
Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Brake Light1
1995–2000On the Ford Galaxy: fitted on 1 of the 7 rear window variants we list (14%); model years 1995–2000.
What it means
An integrated brake light pattern in the rear-window glass itself, requiring the replacement to carry the same design so the lighting circuit reconnects properly.
On your Ford Galaxy
Present on select later-model Galaxy variants; your technician ensures your replacement glass matches this feature.
Green Privacy1
2000–2006On the Ford Galaxy: fitted on 1 of the 7 rear window variants we list (14%); model years 2000–2006.
Dark green tint on rear and side windows is a factory colour choice, not a safety or performance feature.
What it means
Dark green is a factory tint applied to the glass during manufacture. It's purely aesthetic — a colour variant chosen by the vehicle designer to complement the body paint and interior trim. Unlike some tints that reduce solar heat or glare, dark green is decorative. Most vehicles have standard or light green glass; dark green is less common and typically found on specific trim levels or model years.
How to tell
Look at your rear and side windows from outside the car in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker or more saturated green than the front windscreen, you likely have dark green glass. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet from the dealer or original documentation — tint colour is sometimes listed under 'glass' or 'exterior finishes'. If uncertain, ask your local dealership service centre.
Replacement impact
Dark green replacement glass must match the original tint colour exactly — a standard or light green windscreen will look visibly mismatched against dark green rear windows. Sourcing the correct variant can take slightly longer than standard glass, as it's less common. No calibration is involved with tinted glass itself. Fitting and cure time are unaffected.
Solar Control1
2006–2014On the Ford Galaxy: fitted on 1 of the 7 rear window variants we list (14%); model years 2006–2014.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Replacement impact
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
Vehicle Emergency Messaging1
2006–2014On the Ford Galaxy: fitted on 1 of the 7 rear window variants we list (14%); model years 2006–2014.
What it means
A Mayday or emergency communication system integrated into the rear window, enabling automatic vehicle-to-service contact in a collision.
On your Ford Galaxy
Found on premium Galaxy models from around 2015 onwards; your quote process confirms whether your variant is equipped.
About the Ford Galaxy
The Ford Galaxy has been a family MPV staple since 1995, evolving through multiple generations with increasingly sophisticated rear-window glass options. Earlier models featured straightforward toughened rear glass, whilst later generations from the 2010s onwards introduced heated variants, privacy tinting options, and integrated hardware for enhanced safety and comfort.
From around 2015 onwards, some Galaxy variants began carrying fitted hardware or encapsulated trim as factory standards, meaning the replacement glass arrives ready to bond as a complete unit. Newer models may also feature Vehicle Emergency Messaging integration, adding a communication layer to the rear panel.
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