P. A. Schilke
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- First Name
- Phil
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- GV Arizona
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- 2019 Ranger FX4 Lariat 4x4, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, 2005 Alfa Motorhome
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- Engineer Retired
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Hi Folks,
A very disturbing incident yesterday back from the hospital with my darling little wifelet post heart nuclear stress test. We hit a wall of water coming into Green Valley...not unexpected as we are used to these winter rains but new experience in the Ranger... Freeway speed of 75mph. I lifted off but felt that the vehicle was on top of the water with sever hydroplaning kept foot off the gas until about 55 mph. Felt the tires again grab the wet pavement. I am really concerned about this poor wet weather performance. I felt it was just like my race car at speed when the car was dancing on the pavement. Loved that feeling at 160mph on the race track, but not on the freeway...
Anyone else notice this???
Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired
A very disturbing incident yesterday back from the hospital with my darling little wifelet post heart nuclear stress test. We hit a wall of water coming into Green Valley...not unexpected as we are used to these winter rains but new experience in the Ranger... Freeway speed of 75mph. I lifted off but felt that the vehicle was on top of the water with sever hydroplaning kept foot off the gas until about 55 mph. Felt the tires again grab the wet pavement. I am really concerned about this poor wet weather performance. I felt it was just like my race car at speed when the car was dancing on the pavement. Loved that feeling at 160mph on the race track, but not on the freeway...
Anyone else notice this???
Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired
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