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Ice buildup in front undercarriage

JvdMaat

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Is anyone else experiencing excessive ice buildup underneath the truck between the front wheels?
It's so bad that the truck is making noises when we try to make turns. This is mostly road slush that gets kicked up and gets stuck underneath the truck and then freezes into a solid mass.
Left side:
Ford F-150 Lightning Ice buildup in front undercarriage 1740497889068-f3

Right side:
Ford F-150 Lightning Ice buildup in front undercarriage 1740498211769-0w

This is after taking it through a carwash. We do not have a garage available to park it in to warm up.
Spring is here now, so for this year it probably won't matter much as the temps are above freezing daily. But is there anything we can do for next year?
Without the ICE engine, this area stays cold and I don't want it to get so bad as to make it a safety hazard.
 

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Perhaps a visit to a hot water car wash?

Golden Nozzle, Flash Car Wash, and Friendly Car Wash
 

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Ya, it can build up all over the place. Don't try knocking it out, there are sensitive components in there. It will melt out eventually.
 
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Perhaps a visit to a hot water car wash?

Golden Nozzle, Flash Car Wash, and Friendly Car Wash
This was after a Golden Nozzle visit. We may have to visit a manual one where we can just aim the spray nozzle underneath there for a few minutes.
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