My Ford Ranger was in a flood a couple weeks ago, the water was up to the bottom of the doors. No water got inside the truck luckily. I am wondering what fluids/parts I should change from being submerged in water. I am planning on doing the oil and front and rear diff, but anything else? I haven't driven it since because the starter is out, but I am confident it will start when new starter is installed.
2006-08-19 18:31:29 · 7 answers · asked by jcramer1998 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
If it was fresh water, you probably have to do nothing. If it was salt water or brackish water, I would advise to clean your braking system with fresh water and then brake clean and rinse the underside of the vehicle with fresh water to remove all salt so as not to inhibit any more corrosion than normal wear and tear, spray your starter with a water repellant like crc or silicone spray to help from corroding the armature.
2006-08-19 23:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by orgrmichael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your on top of it ,you will be fine, been there done that ,do what you said and it will run for Manny years to come its a Ford, note water cannot get into the wheel bearings if it has the inner seal and the dust cap , the rear is oiled Thur the gear oil when you change the diff fluid it will be fine rain, moist fog, is the same to the air filter, if stock, if anything will be under the air filter that's all don't worry, minimal water will evaporate while running ,just change the fluids don't worry about the trans to much the vent is higher than the doors but if any fluid is white(or milky) oil turns White with water but even minimal water or condensation will do this and if minimal water it will evaporate at normal running temps, your good
2006-08-21 19:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before starting check that there is no water trapped in air filter housing as if sucked into engine it could bend the connecting rods.service the transmission and transfer cases as well then inspect rear brakes for debris [sand dirt mud salt] and wash with clean water and re- assemble then clean mud and debris from fronts, lube all grease fittings if was flooded in salt water pressure wash the entire underside of truck be careful jacking and blocking as it is seriously hard to breath with a truck on your chest.
2006-08-20 03:02:30 · answer #3 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the transmission oil, front and rear differential oil and put new grease on the front hub. after the starter is installed, take it out for a friday night ride lol. nice ride. i love fords.
2006-08-19 18:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by shongo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any parts of it that were underwater such as axles transmission transfer case(if4x4) will need the fluids changed. You may also want to have the brakes power-flushed as they are critical. Wheel-bearings will also need to be repacked and don't forget to grease the steering components and drive-shaft.
2006-08-20 01:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a manual transmission, you might have to replace the clutch in addition to all the fluids and regreasing.
2006-08-19 18:53:19 · answer #6 · answered by mcmustang1992 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably fine. No water would have gotten into the engine.
2006-08-19 18:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋