Flooded Bronco Raptor ... who did it? Fab Rats Bronco Recovery

KDWright5407

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So...which one of you fine folks went and got stuck/water logged and recovered by Fab Rats?



And what did you tell Ford happened when you tried to get this fixed under warranty? Hahaha

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damn that sucks. They were probably so happy when it started up when it got pulled out only for that happiness to be stripped away.

 

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you know that ford off road insurance that just got announced yesterday?

....just sayin.

 

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HotdogThud said:

you know that ford off road insurance that just got announced yesterday?

....just sayin.

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Not sure how that’s going to help this bronco owner if the damage already happened in the past

 

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Not sure how that’s going to help this bronco owner if the damage already happened in the past

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What, you can't insure the barn when it is already burning?

 

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Yikes.

 

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Brand new Raptor--- doesn't even have the plates on it yet.

 

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Hope he has good car insurance

 

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Starting it after sitting in water like that is so goddamn stupid.

 

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I need parts off that

 

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Take it home, fully detail it, and then call the tow to the dealership for service. Might as well put your best foot forward.

 

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After they got it started looks like the owner clasped down the filter box again but the air filter was soaked and the box had water standing in it! Maybe when he gets it home and lets it dry out it may fire back up, if not I'm seeing a new engine and a snorkel upgrade in the owners future!

 

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Oct 6, 2023

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The off-road insurance only covers scratches and dents, windshield small cracks and tires/wheels. Just a gimmick.

 

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This is why you start wheeling with a POS and not a Bronco. Bronco is way to capable and it gives newbies way to much confidence.

 

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Air box is full of water and you run it? Why? I would've taken that intake apart back to the throttle body to see what was really going on. And I still would'nt have srtarted it until I could get eyes on everyhting. Some people have more money then brains.

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