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Drive slowly when crossing water. Start
very slowly when entering, then build
momentum. Proceed with a constant slow
speed lightly pressing on the accelerator.
Ease off the accelerator as you reach the
other side to diminish the front wave. Apply
the accelerator slowly and as necessary
to climb out of the other side
Note: Do not try to accelerate through the
water crossing.
When driving too fast in water or through
deep water, the engine, transmission,
transfer case, axles, electrical components
or vehicle interior could ingest water.
Muddy waters can reduce the cooling
system effectiveness by depositing debris
into the radiator. The vehicle warranty does
not cover water damage. See below for
your vehicle's capabilities.
Model
Vehicles without
Tremor or XL Off-
Road Packages
XL Off-Road
Package
Tremor Package
1
Bottom of the doors.
Note: When you are driving through water
do not exceed 4.3 mph (7 km/h)
Never stop or shut a vehicle off when
crossing deep water unless your vehicle
ingested water into the engine air intake.
If the engine stalls, do not attempt to
restart it. Keep the doors fully closed during
a water crossing. Take extra care crossing
any type of water. Do not drive into water
unless necessary. Only drive through areas
that are designated and approved.
2024 Ranger (TRD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202304, DOM
Off-Road Driving
Maximum Wading
Capability
1
22 in (560 mm)
30 in (762 mm)
33 in (838 mm)
Determine exit points that are downstream
of your entry point to allow for drifting. If
there are other vehicles ahead, wait until
they have left the water. Unsettled water
can make a safe passage more
challenging.
High currents even in shallow water can
wash the dirt out from around your tires or
push your vehicle across slippery rocks or
surfaces. Never attempt to cross flowing
water that is deeper than your vehicle's
ground clearance. Even in low currents your
vehicle's body surface area can be pushed
downstream and out of control. Do not
cross any body of water that is fast flowing
and rising, wait for the flow rate to reduce.
Vehicles used to cross water regularly
should be periodically inspected for signs
of water ingestion in all of the vehicle's
fluids. If water is found inside your vehicle
fluids, service your vehicle or see an
authorized dealer.
After driving through water and as soon as
it is safe to do so, check the brakes, horn,
lights, and steering wheel to make sure
everything is still in working order.
WATER WADING - EXCLUDING:
RAPTOR
WARNING: Do not attempt to
cross a deep, fast flowing body of water.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
As the water depth increases, you must
reduce your vehicle speed to avoid
potential vehicle damage.
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