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Ford Transit
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Ford Transit windscreen replacement — booked online.
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Prices from £260 to £823
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Ford Transit windscreen price, by year
Price variation across Transit variants reflects generation differences, ADAS equipment, and glass feature options. Earlier models without cameras and heated elements are typically the most affordable; later Co-Pilot360-equipped variants with thermal and optical refinements carry higher costs due to calibration complexity.
Encapsulated trim (pre-bonded rubber gasket) and solar-control coatings also affect pricing. Specialists on our network source glass matched to your factory specification.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £434 — £809 | 7 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £434 — £809 | 7 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £434 — £792 | 6 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £434 — £744 | 5 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £434 — £744 | 5 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £434 — £744 | 5 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £434 — £744 | 5 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £434 — £744 | 5 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £317 — £823 | 18 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £317 — £823 | 18 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £317 — £823 | 19 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £317 — £823 | 17 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £317 — £823 | 17 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £260 — £496 | 7 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £260 — £496 | 7 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £260 — £496 | 7 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £260 — £496 | 7 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £260 — £496 | 7 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £260 — £496 | 7 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £260 — £496 | 7 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £260 — £496 | 7 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £308 — £454 | 3 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £308 — £454 | 3 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £308 — £454 | 3 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £308 — £454 | 3 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £308 — £454 | 3 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £297 — £598 | 6 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £297 — £598 | 6 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £297 — £598 | 6 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £297 — £598 | 6 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £297 — £598 | 6 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £297 — £598 | 6 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £297 — £598 | 4 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £297 — £598 | 4 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £297 — £598 | 4 variants | Price my 1992 |
| 1991 | £297 — £598 | 4 variants | Price my 1991 |
| 1990 | £297 — £598 | 4 variants | Price my 1990 |
| 1989 | £297 — £598 | 4 variants | Price my 1989 |
| 1988 | £297 — £598 | 4 variants | Price my 1988 |
| 1987 | £297 — £598 | 4 variants | Price my 1987 |
| 1986 | £297 — £598 | 5 variants | Price my 1986 |
| 1985 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1985 |
| 1984 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1984 |
| 1983 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1983 |
| 1982 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1982 |
| 1981 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1981 |
| 1980 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1980 |
| 1979 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1979 |
| 1978 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1978 |
| 1977 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1977 |
| 1976 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1976 |
| 1975 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1975 |
| 1974 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1974 |
| 1973 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1973 |
| 1972 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1972 |
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| 1969 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1969 |
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| 1966 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1966 |
| 1965 | £524 — £524 | 1 variant | Price my 1965 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Ford Transit models can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Ford Transit windscreen replacement
Booking your Transit windscreen replacement is straightforward and guided from start to finish.
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Use our online quiz to identify your exact variant — generation, features, and trim options are confirmed in under 60 seconds.
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You'll receive an instant quote and can book your preferred date and time (mobile at your location or workshop, depending on ADAS calibration needs).
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A few days before your appointment, our parts team performs a final check to confirm the exact glass specification.
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On the day, your matched specialist arrives with the correct windscreen and adhesive, completes the fit (typically 45–90 minutes for the technician's active time), and confirms your drive-away time.
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If your Transit requires camera calibration, the specialist completes this after the glass has cured — sometimes mobile, sometimes at a workshop depending on the calibration type.
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Your replacement carries a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
You're supported from quote to aftercare — call UKCG with any questions once your Transit is back on the road.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Transit?
Most Transit windscreen replacements can be completed mobile at your location. However, if your variant carries a forward-facing camera as part of Ford Co-Pilot360, static camera calibration may be required after the glass is set — this typically needs a workshop environment with controlled conditions and calibration target boards.
When calibration is required, the entire job (replacement plus calibration) is scheduled at a workshop so you don't have a split appointment. Your specialist confirms the location before booking.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Transit 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.
Green34
1986–2026On the Ford Transit: fitted on 34 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (85%); model years 1986–2026.
What it means
A subtle tint applied to around 90% of Transit windscreens — barely visible but reduces glare and heat from the sun.
On your Ford Transit
Confirmed during the quote; most Transit models carry this as standard, especially newer commercial variants.
Vin Notch30
2006–2026On the Ford Transit: fitted on 30 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (75%); model years 2006–2026.
What it means
A small box or indent moulded into the bottom edge of the windscreen displaying the vehicle's VIN (chassis number) for identification.
On your Ford Transit
Standard on most Transit generations from the 1990s onwards; confirmed during your quote.
Heated Windscreen24
1986–2026On the Ford Transit: fitted on 24 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (60%); model years 1986–2026.
What it means
A mesh of thin wires integrated into the glass that heats up quickly to clear frost and condensation in winter — optional on many Transit trims.
On your Ford Transit
Typically available as an option on higher-spec or comfort-focused Transit variants; confirmed during the quote.
Solar Control24
2014–2026On the Ford Transit: fitted on 24 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (60%); model years 2014–2026.
What it means
A solar-coated windscreen that absorbs infrared rays from the sun, keeping the cab cooler and reducing air-conditioning load — common on newer Transit models.
On your Ford Transit
Often fitted to newer Transit variants (2015+) as part of thermal comfort packages; confirmed during the quote.
Rain Sensor17
2006–2026No calibration after replacementOn the Ford Transit: fitted on 17 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (43%); model years 2006–2026; no calibration after replacement.
What it means
Automatic wiper activation triggered by moisture on the windscreen — on newer Co-Pilot360 Transits, this function integrates with the forward-facing camera rather than a standalone sensor.
On your Ford Transit
Present on many mid-2010s+ Transit variants with driver assistance features; confirmed during your quote.
Bracket For Safety Features9
2014–2026Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Ford Transit: fitted on 9 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (23%); model years 2014–2026; calibration varies by vehicle.
What it means
A moulded trim shroud surrounding the camera and sensor cluster at the top of the windscreen, near the rear-view mirror — typically transferred from the old glass or supplied with the replacement.
On your Ford Transit
Found on Ford Co-Pilot360-equipped Transit models from 2020 onwards; your specialist confirms presence during booking.
Calibration mix across our Ford variants
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We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.
Dynamic Camera Calibration Process7
2014–2026Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Ford Transit: fitted on 7 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (18%); model years 2014–2026; calibration varies by vehicle.
Dynamic calibration uses road driving to recalibrate your camera after windscreen replacement.
What it means
Dynamic camera calibration is a procedure in which a technician drives the vehicle on marked roads at set speeds after the windscreen has been fitted and the adhesive has cured. During this drive, the forward-facing camera relearns its reference points — lane markings, road signs, road edges and surrounding traffic patterns — so it can resume accurate operation of camera-dependent safety and driver-assistance systems. This recalibration is necessary because any windscreen replacement, even with precision fitting, can introduce small shifts in the camera's optical alignment relative to the road.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's handbook or contact your dealer to confirm whether your car has a forward-facing camera system. If it does, ask the dealer whether your specific model requires dynamic (road-drive) or static (target-board) calibration after windscreen replacement. You can also ask your fitter — they will establish this when they look up your vehicle's specification.
Replacement impact
After your windscreen is fitted and the bonding has cured, a technician will drive the vehicle on marked roads at controlled speeds to allow the camera to relearn its environment. This extends the overall job duration beyond the glass-fitting time alone. Depending on your vehicle, calibration may be performed during the same visit or scheduled separately. We confirm the exact procedure and location (mobile or workshop) when we look up your specific vehicle.
Calibration mix across our Ford variants
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We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.
Mono Camera7
2014–2018Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Ford Transit: fitted on 7 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (18%); model years 2014–2018; calibration varies by vehicle.
A single camera mounted near the rear-view mirror that helps with lane-keeping and collision avoidance.
What it means
A mono camera is a single-lens camera positioned behind the windscreen, typically in the upper centre area near the rear-view mirror. It captures the road ahead and uses computer vision to detect lane markings, vehicles, and road hazards. The camera feeds data to driver-assistance systems such as lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision warning. It forms the visual foundation of these safety features, allowing the vehicle to monitor road position and surrounding traffic automatically.
How to tell
Look in the black trim area above the windscreen, centred behind the rear-view mirror — you will see a small triangular lens assembly or dark lens cover. Check your vehicle handbook or ask your dealer's service department to confirm your model has lane-assistance or collision-warning features; vehicles with these systems almost always have a mono camera. Dashboard warning symbols related to lane or collision systems also indicate the presence of this camera.
Replacement impact
When the windscreen is replaced, the camera bracket and lens assembly must be removed and carefully repositioned on the new glass. The camera may require calibration after fitting to ensure accurate road detection and lane recognition. Calibration needs vary by vehicle — we confirm the exact procedure when we look up your specific vehicle. The job may take longer than a standard windscreen replacement, and workshop facilities may be required if calibration demands a controlled environment.
Calibration mix across our Ford variants
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We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.
Clear6
1965–2013Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Ford Transit: fitted on 6 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (15%); model years 1965–2013; calibration varies by vehicle.
Clear windscreen glass has no tint; most cars have a slight tint as standard.
What it means
A clear windscreen contains no added tint layer. Most modern windscreens incorporate a subtle tint (typically blue, green, grey or bronze) as standard to reduce glare, provide UV protection, and improve cabin comfort. A genuinely clear windscreen is the absence of this tint. Clear glass is less common than tinted variants and is sometimes specified for aesthetic or operational reasons, though the tint difference is usually imperceptible to the naked eye.
How to tell
Lower your side window halfway and hold a white piece of paper behind it. If you see a noticeable colour cast (blue, green, grey or bronze) in the side glass, your windscreen has the same tint. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre to confirm the windscreen specification in your service records.
Replacement impact
Clear windscreen replacement uses the same installation process as any other windscreen. No special calibration or extended cure time applies. Sourcing is straightforward — clear glass is widely available as an aftermarket replacement. Installation time and drive-away restrictions follow standard windscreen replacement timings. If your vehicle has ADAS features (forward-facing camera or radar), calibration may be required after replacement depending on your specific vehicle; we confirm this when we look up your car details.
Calibration mix across our Ford variants
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We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.
Camera5
2014–2026Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Ford Transit: fitted on 5 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (13%); model years 2014–2026; calibration varies by vehicle.
A camera mounted near the rear-view mirror monitors the road ahead for lane-keep and traffic-sign features.
What it means
A forward-facing camera positioned in the windscreen header area (typically mounted on or near the rear-view mirror bracket) captures video of the road ahead. This camera feeds data to driver-assistance systems such as lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, and traffic-sign recognition. The camera is a core component of modern ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and requires precise alignment after windscreen replacement to ensure these safety features function correctly.
How to tell
Look for a small dark triangular or lens-shaped component mounted in the black plastic trim area above the windscreen, typically centred near the rear-view mirror or slightly to one side. Your vehicle's handbook or infotainment menu may reference 'Lane Assist', 'Traffic Sign Recognition', or 'Autonomous Emergency Braking'. Ask your dealer or service centre directly if your car is equipped with a forward-facing camera system.
Replacement impact
Windscreen replacement on camera-equipped vehicles requires calibration of the camera system after the new glass is fitted. The exact calibration procedure—whether static (using a target board in a controlled environment) or dynamic (road-based)—varies by vehicle make, model, and year. We confirm the precise calibration requirement when we look up your specific vehicle. Calibration ensures lane-keep, sign recognition, and emergency-braking systems function safely. This may extend the fitting schedule and may necessitate workshop-based fitting rather than mobile attendance.
Calibration mix across our Ford variants
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- 1Dynamic
We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.
Vehicle Emergency Messaging4
2014–2018On the Ford Transit: fitted on 4 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (10%); model years 2014–2018.
Emergency messaging systems alert the emergency services immediately after a serious crash, reducing response time.
What it means
An emergency messaging system (sometimes called a 'Mayday' system) is an in-vehicle safety feature that automatically detects a serious collision and transmits emergency location data to the relevant emergency services. When a major impact is detected, the system sends the vehicle's precise GPS coordinates and other crash details to emergency responders, reducing the critical time between the accident and the arrival of medical assistance. This technology is designed to save lives by ensuring rapid response, particularly in situations where the occupants may be unconscious or unable to make a call themselves.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's user manual or infotainment system for emergency call or 'eCall' settings. Many vehicles display an emergency services icon in the dashboard menu or settings. You can also ask your dealership or service centre directly whether your model includes this feature — they'll confirm it's present and explain how to register or activate it if needed.
Replacement impact
Emergency messaging systems typically involve a control module or sensors in the vehicle structure, but do not require calibration or special handling during windscreen replacement. The system remains fully functional after glass replacement. No cure-time implications or OE-only glass sourcing is triggered by this feature. Standard replacement procedures apply.
Blue Sun Strip2
1986–2000On the Ford Transit: fitted on 2 of the 40 windscreen variants we list (5%); model years 1986–2000.
A blue-tinted gradient band across the top of your windscreen that reduces glare without affecting your view of the road.
What it means
A blue sun strip is a tinted gradient band built into the upper edge of your windscreen's laminate layer. It reduces glare from sunlight reflecting off the road and bonnet without darkening your main field of vision. The tint is created during manufacture as part of the glass laminate itself — it cannot be added or removed later. Sun strips are a windscreen-only feature; rear and side windows cannot carry this effect because they use tempered rather than laminated glass.
How to tell
Look at the top of your windscreen from inside the car — you'll see a distinct blue-tinted band running horizontally across the upper portion. Check your vehicle's specification sheet or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen is listed as a 'blue sun strip' or 'tinted sun strip' variant. Your invoice or parts manual will confirm it.
Replacement impact
When replacing a windscreen with a blue sun strip, the replacement must be the sun-strip variant — a standard plain windscreen will not replicate the tinted band. Your replacement glass is sourced as an exact match to your original specification. There are no additional calibration or cure implications beyond a standard windscreen replacement. Fitting and drive-away times remain unchanged.
About the Ford Transit
The Ford Transit has been in continuous production since 1965, evolving through multiple generations as the UK's workhorse commercial van. Earlier models carry straightforward laminated windscreens with minimal trim complexity, while later generations from the mid-2010s onwards introduced rain sensors, heated glass options, and solar-control coatings.
From around 2020, newer Transit variants equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance feature forward-facing windscreen cameras for functions including automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping assist. These camera-equipped models require recalibration of the image processing module after windscreen replacement, typically handled at a workshop.
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Frequently asked questions
The questions customers ask us most often.
You don't need to know. Our online widget asks a few quick questions — make, model, year, and a couple of feature details — to narrow the variant down. Once booked, our parts check team verifies the exact specification against your VIN before the job is dispatched.
Almost always, yes, where a forward-facing camera is fitted. The technicians in our network include ADAS-calibration-certified specialists — we confirm whether your job needs a workshop or can complete on your driveway when we book.
Your replacement glass matches your original factory specification — same size, features and trim fitment as the glass the car left the factory with. It's UK-approved for the road and typically supplied by tier-1 manufacturers like Pilkington, Saint-Gobain, and AGC.
OEM-branded glass (with the vehicle-maker logo) is available on request at a higher price.
Most windscreen replacements happen at your chosen location — home, office, or car park. Some jobs are better suited to a workshop — for example, windscreens with ADAS cameras needing static calibration, or where access to power, shelter, or controlled conditions makes the work safer indoors. We let you know when we confirm your booking.
Most windscreen replacements take 45–90 minutes of the technician's time. ADAS calibration extends the technician's time on the job, but cure time runs in parallel — so it doesn't usually delay when you can drive. Your technician will confirm exact timings on the day.
Most UK comprehensive policies include glass cover, typically with an excess of £75–£100. If your insurer is on our approved list, the specialist you're matched with bills them directly and you just pay the excess.
Otherwise you can pay UK Car Glass directly and claim back from your insurer — our all-inclusive price is often lower than the excess anyway, so paying direct can work out cheaper.
Two years on workmanship defects — water leaks, wind noise, bonding failures — from the date of replacement. If the specialist's work isn't right, we arrange to put it right under the warranty process.
If your Transit is equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360 (forward-facing camera for automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, or lane keeping), the image processing module typically requires recalibration after the windscreen is replaced. Some variants support dynamic self-calibration during a road drive; others need a static workshop procedure. Your specialist confirms the exact process during the parts check and schedules the appointment accordingly.
Encapsulated windscreens arrive with a pre-bonded rubber gasket already attached to the glass edges — your specialist replaces the glass and trim together as one unit. Non-encapsulated glass uses a separate trim that is typically transferred from your old windscreen. Encapsulated replacements are more common on newer Transit models and simplify the installation process.
The specialist's active work time is typically 45–90 minutes, depending on the variant and whether ADAS calibration is needed. For non-ADAS models, 45–60 minutes is standard. Camera-equipped variants take longer because calibration is completed after the glass has cured. Your specialist confirms the exact timeline and minimum drive-away time on the day before you leave.
Heated windscreens and solar-control glass do cost more than standard clear glass because they involve additional manufacturing layers and specialist sourcing. Price variation depends on your Transit's generation and which features are fitted. The quote you receive accounts for all these factors — there's no hidden upcharge during the replacement.