Ford Bronco II 1987 - Driving in Sand; Driving in Mud; Driving Through Water

Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and
cause the vehicle to become stuck to the
point that assistance may be required from
another vehicle. Remember, you may be
able to back out the way you came if you
proceed with caution.
Mud
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even four-wheel drive vehicles can
lose traction in slick mud. As when you
are driving over sand, apply the
accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your
wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in
the direction of the slide until you gain
control of the vehicle. After driving through
deep mud, clean off residue stuck to
rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud
stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts
causes an imbalance, which could
damage vehicle components.
Water
Before you drive through water, determine
the depth. Avoid water deep enough to
completely submerge the wheel hubs.
Proceed slowly to avoid splashing — if the
ignition system gets wet, the vehicle could
stall. Once you are through the water, be
sure to test the brakes. Wet brakes do not
stop the vehicle as effectively as dry
brakes. You can dry the brakes faster by
driving the vehicle slowly with light
pressure on the brake pedal.
Deep Snow
Four-wheel drive vehicles are unique in
that they can be driven in deep snow that
would stop a conventional two-wheel drive
vehicle. Shift to a low gear and maintain
steady pressure on the accelerator. This
will help you avoid spinning the wheels
while maintaining sufficient momentum to
keep from bogging down. Using tire
chains will also help.