Max fording depth/wading depth?
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shane_th_ee
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Owners manual says wheel hubs due to transmission wiring. I know at least one member who has exceeded that without any apparent electrical problems. Keep in mind the axle/differential vents are not ported, so if you get water up to/above the differentials you'll want to replace the fluids.
aggiegrad05
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I think I may be that other member...I have gone through water up to about 3/4 way up the wheel. That was 15k miles ago and all is still well.
(Results may vary...haha)
shane_th_ee
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There are no vent tubes!
This can’t be... for real?
I should have read your first post better. Wow, thought it would have tubes like the F-150. This could cause some issues at a few shallow grade boat ramps I've used in the past.
shane_th_ee
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I haven't looked to verify, but that's strongly implied by the owners manual which states: "When driving through water, determine the depth and avoid water higher than the bottom of the hubs." and "Before driving through standing water, check the depth. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel hubs"
And "The rear axle is filled with synthetic rear axle lubricant, and it is considered lubricated
for life. Do not check or change the lubricant unless you suspect a leak or submerge the
axle in water." Which is another way of saying "we didn't port the vents, so you'll get water in your differentials if you submerge them).
That said, parts.ford.com does list a rear axle vent assembly and front axle vent assembly. So now I'm going to have to crawl under mine when I get the chance...
And "The rear axle is filled with synthetic rear axle lubricant, and it is considered lubricated
for life. Do not check or change the lubricant unless you suspect a leak or submerge the
axle in water." Which is another way of saying "we didn't port the vents, so you'll get water in your differentials if you submerge them).
That said, parts.ford.com does list a rear axle vent assembly and front axle vent assembly. So now I'm going to have to crawl under mine when I get the chance...
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