Rock climbing fail - flipover

[jwhitecarolina]

Sorry if this was already posted, I hadn't seen it anywhere. Things didn't go so well...

Should have used that assent assist feature which brakes when you're not on the accelerator. I did the Off rodeo in Nevada Wednesday this week and this is exactly what that is designed to prevent. And it works like a champ. Too bad.

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[atm0706]

If that's true... Does Ford cover the damage?

I mean, if the engine dies while doing something like this. It's not the owner's fault technically.

What if the engine died while driving on the highway, in the rain or something, and it caused an accident?

Just asking...

There no way Ford, or any manufacturer, would cover that. Warranties are only for "normal operating conditions". He's also running 40" tires among other things. Once he even filled them half full of water lol. That's like 200lb per corner at least.

This guy is wild. Never seen a post or video where he didn't break something.

 

[FLOBBRONCO]

I've watched a few of his videos and all I can think of is.... How NOT to customize nor how to drive my Bronco.​

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Glad he is well.​

 

[staylormade]

Sorry if this was already posted, I hadn't seen it anywhere. Things didn't go so well...

Dang. Are there any after photos of this; as in the damages?

 

[CJtoJLU]

Isn’t this the guy who really only has videos of himself damaging his Broncos? Then making chintzy stuff to try to “fix the weaknesses he finds”

 

[Aaonter]

Should have used that assent assist feature which brakes when you're not on the accelerator. I did the Off rodeo in Nevada Wednesday this week and this is exactly what that is designed to prevent. And it works like a champ. Too bad.

On a simple obstacle it would work but on something like this that is a must make situation if you lose forward progress on anything super steep sometimes the best thing you can do it put it in neutral and try loosely using the brakes to control downhill speed but do not lock them up because you are never going to be able to stop. Sounds like he is still in Drive that that was the angry snap sounds with the transmission slipping.

 

[jwhitecarolina]

On a simple obstacle it would work but on something like this that is a must make situation if you lose forward progress on anything super steep sometimes the best thing you can do it put it in neutral and try loosely using the brakes to control downhill speed but do not lock them up because you are never going to be able to stop. Sounds like he is still in Drive that that was the angry snap sounds with the transmission slipping.

Point taken. I am, admittedly, a rank amateur at off roading. But, I'm looking forward to getting my Bronco and learning a lot more.

 

[murphtron]

I believe it. The same thing happened to me at an off-road event here in Colorado Springs. I was going up a very steep incline (2-door OBX w/2.7) and the engine stalled near the top. It was the weirdest thing and it took a few moments for my brain to register what had happened. I rolled backwards into a rut, but I didn't topple over. Still, unexpected and unnerving.

So I’m curious. If the engine stalls in that situation what is the correct way of handling it? My gut says to brake / parking brake. And then re-start the engine and continue? Of course you may need to back down a bit. Asking cause I want to learn. Thx.

 

[Felix808]

So I’m curious. If the engine stalls in that situation what is the correct way of handling it? My gut says to brake / parking brake. And then re-start the engine and continue? Of course you may need to back down a bit. Asking cause I want to learn. Thx.

On steep incline like that your brakes aren't going to hold you and you will slide. Feather the brakes (don't lock them up) try to steer the best you can & hope. If you have the presence of mind & time try to start the engine.

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