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Roys
27-10-2007, 05:54 PM
I was thinking of buying a BT-50 following the recent tests. But have just read where the BT-50 went into 'limp mode' after going through some muddy water. I think the Ford Ranger has the same problem.

Can anyone shed any light on this matter?

A potentially serious issue for those of us who want an outback tourer.
Urshtnme
27-10-2007, 06:45 PM
Perfect solution for that is to buy a new Triton instead! :thumb:
sudso
27-10-2007, 08:10 PM
Mazda musta borrowed the technology from Rover lol.
mimmo_gsr
27-10-2007, 08:33 PM
Hi Roys,

Well my Ranger has been through a stream or two and has not suffered any issues.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2316/1647381009_63ec13cd7b_o.jpg

Unless the Mazda got water into something that it shouldn't have?

Did they go into what exactly happened with the Mazda?

Mimmo
Bazza_rips
28-10-2007, 08:15 AM
new diesel engines have just as much electricery as petrol engines. I'd be getting under the bonnet with some lanotec or something similar.
arcticwolf
29-10-2007, 10:17 PM
I am the one that started the thread on diesel contamination maybe you should read that
Roys
30-10-2007, 08:16 PM
The vehicles detected a fault with the EGR. Mazda said it was an electrical shielding issue, Ford said it was water. This came from another 4WD mag report after going through muddy water. Either way, I could not trust this system for touring.
edd
08-11-2007, 09:14 PM
i have been throu water up to the top of my wheels i didint have any problems i do have a snorkel but
Phil H
06-12-2007, 05:35 PM
Mazda BT50 and Water Problem
We probably made 50 river crossings in our BT50 in the Vic. High Country some up to the bottom of the headlights with no ill effects.Our group did discuss the limp home mode and someone suggested,as a last resort, to disconnect the battery for a few seconds and then try again. You may need to recode your radio but I'm not sure .
TAZZY
30-01-2008, 03:32 PM
hi i have a ford ranger to and have had the same problem with mine. ford said it was water in the motor but i have a snorkle. one person said it could be a conection but dont know how to find out so let me know how u went.
thanks
dragn88
02-02-2008, 12:12 AM
Ive done a number of crossings i the Ranger and no probs at all:thumb:
calv
13-02-2008, 01:13 AM
Haven't heard of anything as yet but a good thing to look into.
Thanks

Calv
calv
13-02-2008, 01:18 AM
Mazda musta borrowed the technology from Rover lol.

Lol roll over rover the bt's coming through:D
:truck:
Old GrowlerII
07-04-2008, 06:29 PM
Has anyone heard anymore about the problem with water causing the motor to shut down to limp mode.
westvictoriaHILUX
24-05-2008, 01:10 PM
Has anyone heard anymore about the problem with water causing the motor to shut down to limp mode.

You need to talk to TAZZY of here. His had the water problem but ford has worked out what it is. Went away with him last weekend in it and went through water he would have never been able to go through and it was fine. Problem fixed.
Aquahead2001
26-05-2008, 08:59 AM
You need to talk to TAZZY of here. His had the water problem but ford has worked out what it is. Went away with him last weekend in it and went through water he would have never been able to go through and it was fine. Problem fixed.

Any chance you could get TAZZY to write up what the issue was and how it was solved please?
westvictoriaHILUX
03-08-2008, 07:40 PM
Hey TAZZY (daz) You told me there are other people on here wanting to kno how to fix the water problem. They must be PMing you. How about you put it on this page for some assistance for them. Yours isn't perfect but at least you can drive though water now. Post your info on here not in PM