Driving in water?
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Driving in water?
I have a 2013 F150 long box, extended cab, 4x4, 302 V8.
How deep of water can the front end go in before I may start to experience problems?
There is a river that is about 3 feet deep or less. I know that water may come in the cab, and I know water may wet the outside of the engine, but, as long as the air intake is dry, should I have a problem?
How deep of water can the front end go in before I may start to experience problems?
There is a river that is about 3 feet deep or less. I know that water may come in the cab, and I know water may wet the outside of the engine, but, as long as the air intake is dry, should I have a problem?
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You definitely want to keep water out of the air intake. Do not discount the possibility of 3 feet of water finding its' way though the exhaust which would hydrolock the engine if the water was at or above the level of the exhaust ports. Keep it running...worse if you stall.
Don't make a habit of it. If you need to regularly cross this river, perhaps lifting the truck and modifications to your air intake and exhaust are in order.
Don't make a habit of it. If you need to regularly cross this river, perhaps lifting the truck and modifications to your air intake and exhaust are in order.
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Also.......
1. Water in the electronics - You'll probably never overcome this.
2. Water in the transmission and differential - Drain, flush, and change fluids.
3. Water in the crankcase - Change the oil.
4. Water in the interior - Really hard to get the carpet and padding dried out.
1. Water in the electronics - You'll probably never overcome this.
2. Water in the transmission and differential - Drain, flush, and change fluids.
3. Water in the crankcase - Change the oil.
4. Water in the interior - Really hard to get the carpet and padding dried out.
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When you say River, it seems to me that this is a flowing body of water. And it doesn't take a lot of flow to move your vehicle down stream, just from the weight of the water pushing you along. If it were me, I would avoid it at all cost.
Flowing water is your enemy.
Flowing water is your enemy.
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Also.......
1. Water in the electronics - You'll probably never overcome this.
2. Water in the transmission and differential - Drain, flush, and change fluids.
3. Water in the crankcase - Change the oil.
4. Water in the interior - Really hard to get the carpet and padding dried out.
1. Water in the electronics - You'll probably never overcome this.
2. Water in the transmission and differential - Drain, flush, and change fluids.
3. Water in the crankcase - Change the oil.
4. Water in the interior - Really hard to get the carpet and padding dried out.
2,3) I willl check the oil after I am home from the run, any milky colouring, I will change it.
4) That is what a shop vac is for.
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It is a meandering part of the river. Easy enough to walk across. However, where I want to go, is up the road on the otherside. It is maybe 20-30 feet wide, and the truck is 20 feet long.
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Get a different rig if you're going to flood it.
What you're describing constitutes "water fording". Your truck wasn't designed for it.
What you're describing constitutes "water fording". Your truck wasn't designed for it.
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Gee, you bought an F150... not an amphibious attack vehicle.
It's your truck, do with it what you want. However, it's quite likely that you will void the warranty on anything that you submerge. You will end up with water in various electrical connections which will cause odd issues over time. Ford will recommend that you change the fluid in the differentials, transmission, and oil. You may splash water into the intake on accident. Water may make it up the exhaust far enough to hydrolock the engine.
Does this sound like a good idea?
Find another way around, buy a vehicle that's designed to ford rivers, modify your truck to be capable of fording, or take your chances and hope for the best.
It's your truck, do with it what you want. However, it's quite likely that you will void the warranty on anything that you submerge. You will end up with water in various electrical connections which will cause odd issues over time. Ford will recommend that you change the fluid in the differentials, transmission, and oil. You may splash water into the intake on accident. Water may make it up the exhaust far enough to hydrolock the engine.
Does this sound like a good idea?
Find another way around, buy a vehicle that's designed to ford rivers, modify your truck to be capable of fording, or take your chances and hope for the best.
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You might want to read through this thread.....
Fording depth of 4wd vehicles.
Unimogs, FJ40s and the conventional Hummers (forget the model designation) are closer to what you need to ford through up to 30" of water regularly. The F150 simply is not suited for it.
Fording depth of 4wd vehicles.
Unimogs, FJ40s and the conventional Hummers (forget the model designation) are closer to what you need to ford through up to 30" of water regularly. The F150 simply is not suited for it.
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You might want to read through this thread.....
Fording depth of 4wd vehicles.
Unimogs, FJ40s and the conventional Hummers (forget the model designation) are closer to what you need to ford through up to 30" of water regularly. The F150 simply is not suited for it.
Fording depth of 4wd vehicles.
Unimogs, FJ40s and the conventional Hummers (forget the model designation) are closer to what you need to ford through up to 30" of water regularly. The F150 simply is not suited for it.
So, now to go to a ford dealer to find out exactly how deep I can go before voiding my warrantee. I know people back their trucks into the water to launch boats.
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I could just fell a bunch of logs and build a bridge that should support the truck enough to keep me dry...