Is Ford looking to try to control the repair market? It seems ridiculous they would be applying for a patent on the age old windshield… “Why did Ford apply for the patent on its windshield design? One possible reason is that it’s the automotive industry’s latest attempt to control the market for repair. If the shape of your windshield is patented by Ford, then no one else can replace it without risking costly patent litigation…” [ Read more here ]