Glass for the Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect is a type of commercial vehicle that has plenty of storage room inside. Because it’s designed for hauling things rather than people, the Transit has a limited number of windows. You can find glass to replace type of window that has been broken or damaged on your Transit.
Where does the glass go in the van?Though the Ford Transit Connect features less openings than other types of vans, it still has several. Replacements are available for the front windows on both the passengers side and the drivers side. Both sides also have something called a vent window. This is a window that you crank and push on to open. Some call this corner window glass. Replacements can also fit on the back windows. The Transit Connect has two doors that each have a small window on the top. Companies make new windshields for this vehicle as well, and auto glass comes in both clear and tinted styles. You may find glass available for Transit models that have side windows also.
What is power glass?The Ford Transit Connect is a larger van that necessitates using your mirrors to help you see anything around your Ford Transit Connect before backing in or pulling out of a spot. Power glass is a type of reflective glass designed for use on your mirrors. It typically comes with one large piece of glass and a smaller piece in the upper right or left corner. You can use the buttons in your Transit to adjust the mirror to get a better view. Similar mirrors have a manual design and work on models that lack power buttons.
What is a fitment type?Fitment refers to the way in which the glass actually fits in the opening. There are two different fitment types that will work with your Ford Transit Connect.
- Direct replacement: A direct replacement window is one designed to fit the exact specifications of the original window. When looking at this type, you need to know the model year and trim level of the Transit that you drive. This ensures that you buy a replacement designed specifically for your van.
- Custom window: Custom windows also go by the name of performance windows. This is one designed for owners who want to personalize their Transit vans. These may come in different colors or have decorations on the glass.
A window tint kit, also called a glass tint kit, is a kit that comes with everything you need tinting the windows in your vehicle. You typically get detailed instructions and a roll of plastic with adhesive on one side. This adhesive helps the tinting stick to the glass, but it also lets you peel the tinting off later. Though your Ford Transit Connect will have dark windows, you can still easily see out. The tinting limits what people can see when looking into your windows. Most kits come with enough material for tinting and darkening all the windows on your Transit.