Refer to chart below for the maximum
allowable speeds when driving through
water.
Note:
Failure to follow the recommended
speeds may result in vehicle damage.
Maximum Allow-
able Vehicle Speed
Water Depth
40 mph (65 km/h)
6 in (150 mm)
31 mph (50 km/h)
8 in (200 mm)
19 mph (30 km/h)
10 in (250 mm)
8 mph (12 km/h)
12 in (300 mm)
4 mph (7 km/h)
18 to 32 in (450
mm to 810 mm)
Less than 6 mph
(10 km/h)
Reverse – up to 30
in (760 mm)
High Speed Off-Roading
The off-road driving discussed thus far has
focused on the type of events typically
encountered during slow speed off-road
driving conditions. Your vehicle provides
excellent performance in a full size pick-up
truck during these slower speed conditions,
but truly excels at higher speed baja style
off-road driving. High speed off-roading
presents a unique challenge, but extra care
and caution should be taken before
engaging in this type of driving.
If you plan on using the truck for severe,
high speed off-road use, the following is
recommended:
•
Equip your truck with the safety
equipment used for the Stock-Full
Class as defined in the rule books for
SCORE International Off-Road Racing
(www.score-international.com).
•
Use personal safety equipment
including a SNELL SA certified helmet
and approved neck restraint device.
•
Before venturing off-road in unfamiliar
areas at high speeds, do a low speed
reconnaissance run (prerun) to
become aware of any obstacles that
you will encounter.
Ford Performance has engineered your
vehicle for off-road use beyond what is
normal for a F-150. However, it can incur
damage if driven beyond its capabilities.
Skid plates, shock guards and running
boards were designed to help limit damage
to vital components and exterior finishes,
but cannot prevent all damage if driven in
extreme off-road conditions. Damage to
skid plates, shock guards, running boards
and exterior finishes as well as bent,
cracked or broken body, frame and chassis
components may not be covered by
warranty.
It is important that you take the time to
become familiar with the controls and
dynamics of your vehicle before
attempting higher speed off-roading.
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F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing
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