Hydroplaning Hybrid vs AWD EcoBoost?

[Daisy22]

After much reading of this useful forum, I acquired a AWD 4k tow Lariat and also have on order a Hybrid Lux 360.

We live most often in rainy Florida and drive the interstate most often. Average speeds of traffic flow here often over 80 mph

Has anyone noted any hydroplaning on the AWD Maverick?

This forum had a post of somebody had a Hybrid hydroplaning a few times.

Looking to understand any significant hydroplaning differences between the two.

Thanks

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[Bushpilot]

No significant difference.

The factors involved in hydroplaning are tire pressure, tire tread, speed, and weight. Number of driven wheels doesn't matter.

 

[itch455]

I live in South Florida and I have not had any issues with hydroplaning, I also own a Maverick hybrid.

 

[Maverick2023]

hydroplaning has more to do with physics. An object in motion will remain in motion until it crashes into something else. Albert Einstein once told me back in the day.

 

[Lou'sBluMav]

Hydroplanning, at equal weather conditions and speeds is much more a function of the tires, and their condition, than the vehicle. Compare wet stopping specs of tires to get some idea.

 

[paneubert]

Albert Einstein once told me back in the day.

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[Maverick2023]

"Don't believe everything you read on the internet."
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[OrangeBlue]

Bingo!

No significant difference.

The factors involved in hydroplaning are tire pressure, tire tread, speed, and weight. Number of driven wheels doesn't matter.

 

[OrangeBlue]

Hello Brevardian!

Please don't drive 80 on I-95 in the rain. There is nothing gong on in Brevard county worth getting hurt over by trying to arrive 2 minutes faster.

After much reading of this useful forum, I acquired a AWD 4k tow Lariat and also have on order a Hybrid Lux 360.

We live most often in rainy Florida and drive the interstate most often. Average speeds of traffic flow here often over 80 mph

Has anyone noted any hydroplaning on the AWD Maverick?

This forum had a post of somebody had a Hybrid hydroplaning a few times.

Looking to understand any significant hydroplaning differences between the two.

Thanks

 

[MinntoMich]

Has anyone noted any hydroplaning on the AWD Maverick?

This forum had a post of somebody had a Hybrid hydroplaning a few times.

Looking to understand any significant hydroplaning differences between the two.

Thanks

I can't speak to the handling of a Maverick, AWD or Hybrid as I'm waiting on mine but I do own an AWD vehicle. I'm thinking hydroplaning has more to do with the quality of your tires and the speed your driving. Speed is almost always a mitigating factor in an accident.

 

[CG - All the way]

So, is the wet/slippery mode just related to skidding/losing traction from non-tire causes and of no consequence in reference to hydroplaning? Would it not possibly be helpful when the tires reestablish contact with the road??

 

[thevol]

Not likely to help much but all wheels pulling is always better than 2 for traction. The problem with hydroplaning is that you typically lose the steering which is going to be a problem either way.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

"Don't believe everything you read on the internet."
- Abraham Lincoln -

I believe he was referring to the inner net AKA "Don't believe claims of things seen on the net closest to the ship".

 

[ejouie]

If anything, the FWD Eco-Boost might be the most resistant to hydroplaning.

I would think that its weight balance would have the most front wheel bias.

More weight on the front wheels helps the friction equation.

 

[Old Ranchero]

I can't speak to the handling of a Maverick, AWD or Hybrid as I'm waiting on mine but I do own an AWD vehicle. I'm thinking hydroplaning has more to do with the quality of your tires and the speed your driving. Speed is almost always a mitigating factor in an accident.

wouldn't that be an aggravating factor?

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