Vicky
Trustpilot14 Apr 2023
Very efficient and on time
Very efficient and on time. Great job and very tidy.
Instant quote across Ford Kuga rear window variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by local technicians — booked in under two minutes.
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
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Prices vary with generation, trim specification, and optional features like heated glass and integrated antenna systems. Later models with these additions carry higher replacement costs; earlier Kuga rear windows without heating or antenna are the most straightforward to replace.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £477 — £528 | 4 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £477 — £528 | 4 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £477 — £528 | 4 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £477 — £528 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £477 — £528 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £477 — £528 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £477 — £528 | 4 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £477 — £528 | 2 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £477 — £528 | 2 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £477 — £528 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £477 — £528 | 2 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £477 — £528 | 2 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £477 — £528 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £477 — £528 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £498 — £620 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £498 — £620 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £498 — £620 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £498 — £620 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £498 — £620 | 2 variants | Price my 2008 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Kugas can still be booked.
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Rear window replacement is a straightforward process that typically takes a couple of hours from start to finish.
Book your quote through our online widget by answering a few quick questions about your Kuga's year and trim.
Our parts team checks your specification and confirms the exact glass variant needed for your vehicle.
You're matched with a local technician in your area who arranges a fitting time that suits you.
The technician arrives with your replacement glass and carefully removes the shattered rear window, clearing accessible shards during the fit.
Your new rear window is bonded in place; the adhesive cure runs in the background while you're free to use your car.
We recommend a professional interior valet afterwards to remove any glass particles that may have lodged in hard-to-reach places like seat mechanisms or trim channels.
Your replacement is backed by a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Most Ford Kuga rear window replacements are fitted mobile at your home or workplace. Because the rear window doesn't carry any driver assistance cameras or safety-critical sensors, there's no need for workshop calibration after replacement.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
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 windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
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.
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 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.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
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.
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.
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.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
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.
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.
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.
The Ford Kuga has been in continuous production since 2008, evolving through three generations with increasingly sophisticated trim and technology options. Earlier Kuga models carry straightforward toughened rear glass, while later variants from the mid-2010s onwards may feature heated rear windows, integrated antenna systems for improved reception, and solar-control coatings on select trims.
From around 2020, some Kuga variants introduced Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance features, though these typically involve windscreen-mounted cameras rather than rear-window systems. Rear window replacement across the Kuga range is generally mobile-friendly and doesn't require workshop calibration.
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