Challenges of Extreme Cold: Testing the Ford Super Duty Far Below Freezing [Video] - The Fast Lane
Northern United States and Canada (as well as many other regions) see extreme cold temperatures over the winter months. It’s not uncommon for Colorado to see temperatures below 0F. The high altitudes of the Rocky Mountain can get well below zero degrees. What happens when temperatures go below -20F. This is when it’s critically important for your truck or any vehicle to be a reliable and warm refuge. Ford goes to the McKinley Climatic Lab at Eglin Air Force base in Florida for extreme cold temperature testing. Ford tests a variety of models (Ford Explorer and Ford Focus were also on hand) in the lab. Diesel fuel starts to gel at cold temperatures and it’s critical to keep the system warm and enable cold starts. This is another critical test. The Climatic Lab was conceived and developed during WWII to study affects of cold temperatures on war planes. And this space can rented for vehicle testing as well. This lab also has chambers for altitude testing. Watch the full video for all the details, but try not to get cold. Source: www.tfltruck.com
