Ford/Lincoln Position Statement: Use Of OEM Glass - UPDATE

Posted on 09 October 2025 Print

Ford/Lincoln has released updated position statements about the use of OEM glass on their vehicles.

The Use Of Ford OEM Glass position statement and Lincoln Use Of OEM Glass position statements, explain the importance of using OEM glass for safety and the functionality of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Per the Use Of Ford OEM Glass position statement:

  • "Ford Motor Company original equipment parts are designed, engineered, and rigorously tested as integral components of the vehicle's overall safety and performance systems."
  • "Bonded windshield glass is a structural member that Lincoln statement helps distribute crash energy. Aftermarket glass has not been tested by Ford Motor Company."
  • "Ford Motor Company, camera-equipped windshields use precise Ford Motor Company original equipment brackets designed to provide optical clarity and alignment. Ford Motor Company has not tested aftermarket glass, which may not provide accurate camera position or distortion-free vision, which could potentially risk improper ADAS function."

You can view Ford Position Statements and Lincoln Position Statements on the RTS website.

For additional Ford/Lincoln position statements, check out the following pages:
Ford Collision Position Statements
Lincoln Collision Position Statements

For additional Ford/Lincoln information, check out the following pages:
Ford OEM Information
Lincoln OEM Information

Additional I-CAR Collision Repair News you may find helpful:

Related I-CAR Courses

Course Ford Collision Repair Overview


Original article published June 3, 2020

  • Your 2025 Favorites: Top Articles Friday, 16 January 2026

    As 2026 rolls in, we can reflect back on what the previous year had to offer. Let's take a look at some of the collision industry information you've been most interested in from this past year....

  • App-Based Connected Services Considerations: Toyota/Lexus Thursday, 15 January 2026

    Have you had the experience where the vehicle notified the owner that it was being moved while it was in your repair facility? App-based connected services are available from many vehicle makers and may...

  • Digital Key Considerations: Toyota/Lexus Thursday, 15 January 2026

    The intermingling of technology and automobiles continues, with digital key offerings from most vehicle makers. Digital keys utilize smartphone technology to expand vehicle access and owner...

  • Nissan/INFINITI Position Statements: Advanced Driver Assistance System Components Thursday, 8 January 2026

    Nissan/INFINITI released position statements on the use of salvaged, aftermarket, and "secondary-market" advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) components.

  • I-CAR Repairers Realm: RTS 2025 Year In Review - Now Available Tuesday, 6 January 2026

    I-CAR had a discussion on the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) 2025 year in review.

  • Ford On Target 2025: Volume 4 Monday, 5 January 2026

    Ford has released the fourth installment of their On Target publication for 2025.

  • Structural Sectioning Procedures: Ford/Lincoln - UPDATE Friday, 19 December 2025

    Ask I-CAR receives many technical inquiries referring to sectioning. The collision repair industry wants to know where can you section, does the OEM have a sectioning procedure, and where can I find the...

  • Body Repair Manual Symbols: Hyundai Wednesday, 17 December 2025

    While looking at repair procedures in a body repair manual (BRM) you may notice that symbols are used to indicate specific operations or parts to be used during the repair process. Most BRMs provide a...

  • Body Repair Manual Symbols: Genesis Wednesday, 17 December 2025

    While looking at repair procedures in a body repair manual (BRM) you may notice that symbols are used to indicate specific operations or parts to be used during the repair process. Most BRMs provide a...

  • App-Based Connected Services Considerations: BMW Wednesday, 10 December 2025

    Have you had an experience where the vehicle notified the owner that it was being moved while it was in your repair facility? App-based connected services are available from many vehicle makers and...