Hey all,

2023 PowerBoost owner and living in Houston I’m always concerned about high water/street flooding. Is a substantial lift-kit the only answer to safely navigate those situations? Would a snorkel help? Is the hybrid battery sealed?

The dealership wasn’t helpful and I’m not reckless but I wouldn’t mind spending some $ if needs be.

23 Platinum “Spluschetta”

 

If your street is that flooded---stay home!

 

Your best defense is good insurance.

 

Uh...stay out of flooded areas? Where vehicles aren't meant to go, perhaps? It's not a boat. Why would you even think about driving into high water? Makes no sense at all. What's your depth you are wanting to navigate? 3 foot? 4 foot? More?

 

I'm pretty sure the hybrid battery is sealed, it is liquid cooled so I'm assuming that it is a closed loop system isolated from the outside. The air intake for these trucks is up above the grill on the driver side so unless you have water above the hood I don't think a snorkel is necessary.

That being said, I wouldn't drive in water deeper than the wheel hubs and I would never drive into water where I'm not 100% sure of the depth and 100% sure what the bottom is like.

 

Wheel hubs. Got it. Thanks all

 

And the internet says. How deep of water can a f150 drive through?
Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel hubs. Slowly proceed and avoid splashing water any more than is necessary. Be aware that obstacles and debris may be under the water's surface. Keep the doors fully closed during the water crossing.Aug 15, 2023

 

At my old place in Tijuana, we rearranged the big wooden blocks on our front yard so that if it was flooded, we could add the ramps from our garage and put the car up there. It was about 2 feet high, but we never go to use it.

 

If water was that big of a concern in your area then nearly every car and truck would be getting totalled out regularly due to water damage. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

If it were that big of a concern.. I would move..