Gen3 Mexican Uboat commander

[AutoXRacer]

Why?
It's like Jeep owners when they see water...immediately dive...errr drive right in...many hydro lock. If I wanted to be in the water, I'd buy a jet ski.

 

[Badgertits]

Why?
It's like Jeep owners when they see water...immediately dive...errr drive right in...many hydro lock. If I wanted to be in the water, I'd buy a jet ski.

Be different if it had a snorkel

 

[Booth9999]

Impressive

 

[CodeOrangeGen3]

As I commented on YouTube….dumb move, but damn impressive (esp considering moving current)

I’ve watched this video probably 20 times across different posts. With water that high over the hood how does it not get into the intake? Is there a drain somewhere to help with this? I hit a fat mud puddle last week and it covered the engine with mud. After that I probably wouldn’t have the balls to attempt a crossing like this. Looks fun though!!!

 

[AutoXRacer]

What people don't take into consideration is the driveline... sure worry about ingesting water through the intake, but the transmission and rear axle are not water tight... water gets in through breather tubes, sometimes axle seals, and engine PVC connections...a factory vehicle is not prepared / equipped for water crossings.

After a crossing like that you need to drain all fluids to remove any water.

 

[AxelR]

I’ve watched this video probably 20 times across different posts. With water that high over the hood how does it not get into the intake? Is there a drain somewhere to help with this? I hit a fat mud puddle last week and it covered the engine with mud. After that I probably wouldn’t have the balls to attempt a crossing like this. Looks fun though!!!

Maybe that way you could clean your engine

 

[AxelR]

What people don't take into consideration is the driveline... sure worry about ingesting water through the intake, but the transmission and rear axle are not water tight... water gets in through breather tubes, sometimes axle seals, and engine PVC connections...a factory vehicle is not prepared / equipped for water crossings.

After a crossing like that you need to drain all fluids to remove any water.

… I don’t know about the Raptor, probably should look into it, but Land Rover and others are actually ready from the factory for water. The main water deity limitation coming from ECUs and other electronic components that are often located under the front seats…
Obviously this looks a little excessive but he’s got warranty after all.

 

[AutoXRacer]

… I don’t know about the Raptor, probably should look into it, but Land Rover and others are actually ready from the factory for water. The main water deity limitation coming from ECUs and other electronic components that are often located under the front seats…
Obviously this looks a little excessive but he’s got warranty after all.

You think Ford would cover a vehicle used outside normal use?

I don't think Ford would cover it...

I've seen Jeep revoke warranty due to hydrolock and or water found in the driveline.

 

[JasonSTL]

I think our Raptors can ford 32” of water if I remember correctly. Looks like he was in water shallower than the tires so I think he’s ok. I wouldn’t do it, but don’t think he hurt anything.