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Old 12-26-2012, 09:03 PM
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Well we are getting a big snow storm tonight. I got a 2013 fx4 Ecoboost. Anybody drive in the snow when it is falling any effects on the intercooler
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2nd winter with mine so far so good.
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I have been driving in the sideways snow yesterday (North wind 30-40mph all day) and in the slushy after effects today.. Whole front of the truck was frozen over yesterday and she ran like a champ. I have noticed no ill effects what so ever. (2012 FX4 Eco)

My red truck now looks white from all the salt, sand, dirt, road grime thrown up on it today.
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I see alot of snow out there. I'm actually a little nervous venturing out as I've never driven a 2 wheel drive truck in the winter. Actually, this is my first truck. I'm going to have to go out and see how it handles in the snow.
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No snow here. 75 degree weather in south Florida. I am sure the ECO will do fine in any kind of weather.
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drove in it today...pulled 4 or so people out...went down a flooded construction entrance...both sides of my truck are ice, the whole grill and most of the hood are ice...ran like a champ. pulled out a plow truck...good day.
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OP,
A frozen intercooler would be most people's dream.
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I've been out in the snow most of the day with the truck and zero issues.
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^^^^^^

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I don't see why it would cause isssue. The intercooler on my old vw jetta was about 8 inches from the ground and exposed. I would throw on a set of winter tires and plow through some deep snow. Fun times.


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