With late model vehicles ever increasing glass areas and Australia's harsh climate, Ford
felt it necessary to protect the vehicle occupants by adding solar control glass to it's
EL Falcon range in 1996. This "Smart Tint Glass" as Ford's brochures called it, was
fitted to all side and rear glass on the EL Falcon reducing UV transmissions into the vehicle
by 40% over previous levels. A reduction of 20.3% in total solar transmissions also helps
keep the vehicle cabin cooler - with Ford claiming a 8% reduction in the time taken to reduce
cabin temperatures to a comfortable level. All in all this adds up to an equivalent of
SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 15 - recognised from most sun screens providing a high level
of protection from skin damage.
