Well, she wouldn't move outta the way.

[iimagine]

2016 EL XLT vs Deer.

 

[JExpedition07]

Well that sucks but..... relatively light damage you got lucky. Important thing is nobody got hurt. You hit a deer fast enough and the damage will be crazy. @Big Brian had some good damage as I recall. Just look at his avatar lol.

 

[iimagine]

Well that sucks but..... relatively light damage you got lucky. You hit a deer fast enough and the damage will be crazy. @Big Brian had some good damage as I recall. Just look at his avatar lol.

Yea, I'd just picked up my son and had just got back on the road, not even up to speed. THERE they were 2 does, the one I got was bounced to the ditch, got up and ran off in the woods. I'll have to check out Big Brian's avatar.

 

[iimagine]

Just saw Big Brian's avatar, I got NOTHING to complain about.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Just saw Big Brian's avatar, I got NOTHING to complain about.

Still probably $2000 - $3000 dollars damage.

 

[mossback]

2016 EL XLT vs Deer.

That is unfortunate but like JExpedition07 said, at least you guys were not hurt. With some cash and TLC she'll be back as good as new.

Just curious, can't quite tell from the photos, any damage to the headlight housing or hood?

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

++ on no one being hurt.
I've seen many "deer" sliding on roads and splayed out as they have little to no traction on asphalt; a bit more on concrete.

 

[jeff kushner]

Had 1 smack into my drivers door a while back....took two weeks and huge amounts of $$ to get right again....the rental alone was over 800 bucks....thankfully, I keep a low deductible....so I paid my 500 bucks and didn't get twisted over it.

Glad no one was hurt of course!!

jeff

 

[iimagine]

That is unfortunate but like JExpedition07 said, at least you guys were not hurt. With some cash and TLC she'll be back as good as new.

Just curious, can't quite tell from the photos, any damage to the headlight housing or hood?

Surprisingly not, I thought for sure there would be. I got a quick glance at the scene and checked it out fully in the daylight. Our speed was under about 30 mph and she (from the flash view I got) looked to be about a yearling. The fact she jumped right up and ran off leads me to the conclusion that she might not have been badly injured. God was with us for sure.

 

[iimagine]

View attachment 23630 View attachment 23631 2016 EL XLT vs Deer.

UPDATE:
Almost $3400.00ish estimate. Turning it in on Monday for repairs. Thanks Guys!!!

 

[Habbibie]

I thought u were talking about your mother-in-law,

 

[Big Brian]

Mine was about $7500

Both front airbags deployed so that means not only they had to be replaced but the air bag module, the sensors, and the 2 front seat belts had to also (Ford Motor requirement when the air bag goes)

 

[FRD88]

Although mine is a 2nd Gen I feel your pain. We smacked a doe last November doing around 50 mph. Estimate came out around $3600. Insurance sent me a check minus the 500 deductible. Just got my Rancho quicklifts in yesterday and I am having a custom bumper made for it soon. All bolt on stuff I am replacing myself which is basically just the plastic inner fender, grill, header panel, and headlights. So when all said and done it will be better than before. I am thankful nobody was hurt and that I don't need to take it to a body shop. Hope your repair process goes smooth.

 

[iimagine]

Mine was about $7500

Both front airbags deployed so that means not only they had to be replaced but the air bag module, the sensors, and the 2 front seat belts had to also (Ford Motor requirement when the air bag goes)

Ouch!!!
Those are pricy items, but they should be. Our lives depend on them. It's amazing we lived through the 70's and 80's with no airbags or seat belt requirements. Glad everyone is safe, being a retired (medically) LEO, I've unfortunately seen when folks didn't and had to make the death notification. It's crushing.
Thanks Guys!!!

 

[iimagine]

Although mine is a 2nd Gen I feel your pain. We smacked a doe last November doing around 50 mph. Estimate came out around $3600. Insurance sent me a check minus the 500 deductible. Just got my Rancho quicklifts in yesterday and I am having a custom bumper made for it soon. All bolt on stuff I am replacing myself which is basically just the plastic inner fender, grill, header panel, and headlights. So when all said and done it will be better than before. I am thankful nobody was hurt and that I don't need to take it to a body shop. Hope your repair process goes smooth.

View attachment 23660

Thanks, I'm hoping it will go smoothly. I wish I was able to do some of the work myself and a custom bumper sounds like a good thing. I see a lot of guys around here with them incorporating brush guards/winches and I like the look, but sadly my days of off-road, back woods encounters is past. Meeting up with the yearling doe I did is a rarity these days around here.
Thanks Guys!!!

 

[slenser]

I got lucky. I hit a little one last summer and all it did was knock the fog light out of place and scratch the paint just a little. Sorry your is a bit more severe. It didn't seem to even break her stride...she just kept running! LOL! Tough buggers, aren't they?

 

[iimagine]

Update: Got it back today, shop did a good job. Just not sure about the front license bracket. They left it off for me to decide. To drill or not to drill, that is the question.

 

[deweysmith]

Don’t do it! Unless it’s required, then maybe do it.