Built Tough?

[Wolf Man]

Who says Ford Trucks aren't built tough?

Maybe windshields not so much

From: Miami Herald

‘That’s crazy!’ Take a look at the damage a lightning strike in Florida caused

A car ride in stormy weather turned terrifying Monday morning in Florida’s Panhandle.

According to the Walton County Fire Rescue’s Facebook post, a truck was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near DeFuniak Springs around 7:30 a.m., when lightning struck the highway — causing a chunk of asphalt from the road to fly into the windshield.

“Both occupants of the truck were transported with injuries to the hospital,” the post said. “Walton County Fire Rescue urges driver to be cautious and keep an eye out for any potential storm damage.”

A photo from the rain-slicked scene showed a huge hole in the Ford’s windshield as well as a completely shattered rear window. Orange paint covers the vehicle to mark the accident.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office told the Miami Herald Monday afternoon that the driver and passenger only suffered “minor lacerations.”

Full Story:
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article251292359.html

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[Swegner99]

You'd be hard pressed to find a vehicle manufacturer anywhere on the planet (aside from an upfitter) that has glass that can handle a chunk of asphalt.

 

[flatag]

Ford will them then that is normal and doesn’t affect the longevity of the vehicle.

 

[Vulnox]

Yeah this is a weird post, windshields are just thin glass and a thin piece of lamination (or a couple), the concrete that hit it was probably 10+lbs and the truck would have been traveling at a decent rate of speed. As was mentioned I don't think there is a vehicle made for civilian use that would fare any better from a windshield strike.

 

[Lippy]

That's a Gen13. I hear the 2021s are far tougher.

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