2023 FORD BRONCO suspension

Stabilizer Bar Disconnect
See Stabilizer Bar Disconnect(page 229).
Steering Modes
See Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode (page261).
Normal mode.
Comfort mode.
Off-road mode.
Sport mode.
Suspension Modes
See Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode (page261).
Normal mode.
Off-road mode.
Sport mode.
Trail Control
See Trail Control (page 222).
Trail Turn Assist
See Trail Turn Assist (page227).
Turn Signal Lamps
See Exterior Lamps (page 105).
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HOW DOES STABILITY
CONTROL WORK
WARNING: Vehicle modificationsinvolving braking system, aftermarketroof racks, suspension, steering system,tire construction and wheel and tire sizemay change the handling characteristicsof your vehicle and may adversely affectthe performance of the electronicstability control system. In addition,installing any stereo speakers mayinterfere with and adversely affect theelectronic stability control system.Reducing the effectiveness of theelectronic stability control system couldlead to an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
WARNING: Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot defy thelaws of physics. It's always possible tolose control of a vehicle due toinappropriate driver input for theconditions. Aggressive driving on anyroad condition can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the riskof personal injury or property damage.Activation of the electronic stabilitycontrol system is an indication that atleast some of the tires have exceededtheir ability to grip the road; this couldreduce the operator's ability to controlthe vehicle potentially resulting in a lossof vehicle control, vehicle rollover,personal injury and death.
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
If a driving condition activates either thestability control or traction control you mayexperience the following conditions:
•The stability and traction control lightflashes.
•Your vehicle slows down.
•Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has severalfeatures built into it to help you maintaincontrol of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control enhances yourvehicle’s ability to prevent skids or lateralslides by applying brakes to one or moreof the wheels individually and, if necessary,reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
Roll stability control enhances yourvehicle’s ability to prevent rollovers bydetecting your vehicle’s roll motion andthe rate at which it changes by applyingthe brakes to one or more wheelsindividually.
Curve Control
Curve control enhances your vehicle’sability to follow the road when corneringseverely or avoiding objects in the roadway.Curve control operates by reducing enginepower and, if necessary, applying brakesto one or more of the wheels individually.
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STEERING – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
Why does it seem that the steering iswandering or pulling?
Check your vehicle for an improperlyinflated or uneven tire, loose or wornsuspension or steering components,or improper vehicle alignment.
The system is functioning properly andthe components have been checked,why is the steering system continuingto pull or wander?
A high crown in the road or crosswindscould make the steering system feellike it is wandering or pulling.
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WHAT IS G.O.A.T. MODE
CONTROL
Your vehicle has several goes overany-type of terrain (G.O.A.T.) modes thatyou can select for different drivingconditions. Depending on the mode thatyou select, the system adjusts variousvehicle settings.
HOW DOES G.O.A.T. MODE
CONTROL WORK
Each selectable mode changes variouselectronic and mechanical settings withinyour vehicle to tailor its performance anddriving characteristics to on-road oroff-road driving conditions. The systemmay alter steering feel and effort, tractioncontrol, stability control, chassis controls,powertrain response, transmission shiftpoints, four-wheel driveline setting,exhaust noise level and suspensiondampening to predetermined settings,depending upon the mode that you select.
The system reverts to the normal modeeach time you start your vehicle. At startupthe system also displays a prompt on theinstrument cluster display that gives youthe option to return to the previouslyselected drive mode during the last ignitioncycle. If you select yes, the system returnsto the last selected drive mode and thedefault driveline settings associated withthat mode. If you select no or do not makea selection within a short time, the systemremains in normal mode and the drivelinesettings remain the same as selected inthe prior ignition cycle.
Note:Your vehicle has diagnostic checksthat continuously monitor all systems forproper operation. If a mode is unavailabledue to a system fault, your vehicle defaultsto normal mode and the driveline remainsin the four-wheel drive setting that you lastselected prior to the system fault.
SELECTING A G.O.A.T. MODE -
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
Bronco 4x4 Systems
To select a mode, use the consolemounted controller.
Note:Mode changes will not be availablewhen the ignition is off or when the engineis not running.
Note:Button icons may vary.
Note:Do not perform this operation whencruise control or trail control (if equipped)is selected and active. The mode changemay not occur as expected.
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•Comfort – Slightly more assist fordriver preference and daily driving ease.
•Off-road – Similar assist to Normalwith added damping for improvedcontrol during off-road driving.
After selecting the desired setting, you mayfeel a soft feedback bump in the steeringwheel when the changeover occurs.
Note:If you disconnect or remove thebattery, the steering system defaults tonormal.
Selecting a Suspension Mode
To change the suspension feel,press the button on the steeringwheel. The first press displays apop-up message in the instrument clusterdisplay for the selected mode andsubsequent presses changes the selectedmode.
Modes:
•Normal – Default factory setting.
•Sport – Slightly stiffer suspension withemphasis on handling and control.
•Off-road – Maximizes shockperformance in extreme off-roadenvironments.
Selecting an Exhaust Mode
To change the exhaust sound,press the button on the steeringwheel. The first press displays apop-up message in the instrument clusterdisplay for the selected mode andsubsequent presses changes the selectedmode.
Modes:
•Normal – Default setting provides abalance of comfort and feedback.
•Sport – Slightly louder than normal forspirited driving.
•Baja – Loudest setting for off-road useonly. Maximum exhaust noise under alldriving conditions.
•Quiet – Quietest setting for maximumcomfort under all driving conditions.
Quiet Start
Quiet start allows you to schedule whenthe exhaust mode turns on the quietsetting. The time window can be from 1 to24 hours
Enabling and disabling quiet start:
1.Press Settings.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Quiet Start.
4.Press Quiet Start.
5.Press Settings.
Setting quiet time:
1.Press Settings.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Quiet Start.
4.Press Set Quiet Time.
5.Set your desired start and end times.
MyMode
You can use MyMode to createone custom vehicleconfiguration based on thecurrent state of your vehicle.
When you have your vehicle configured toyour desired settings, you can press andhold the button for a few seconds to saveas MyMode.
Double-pressing the button activates yoursaved MyMode.
You can check the saved MyMode settingswith a single press of the button.
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You can save the following settings asMyMode:
•Drive mode.
•Steering mode.
•Suspension mode.
•Exhaust mode.
•Four-wheel drive mode.
•Stop and start on or off.
•Front electronic locking differential onor off.
•Rear electronic locking differential onor off.
Note:MyMode settings can only be madewith configurations that are available toeach individual drive mode.
Note:You can save or view MyMode at anytime, regardless of your vehicle's speed ortransmission selection, as long as yourvehicle is running and it meets systemconditions.
Note:When activating MyMode, yourvehicle must meet all preconditions for thedrive mode and various settings before itactivates. A message appears if it does notmeet system conditions.
G.O.A.T. MODES
BAJA - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
For high speed off-road driving.Baja mode optimizes the throttlecontrol for better response andtorque delivery.
Four-wheel drive high (4H) is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel driveauto (4A) is not selectable in baja mode.
The front electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h) whenin four-wheel drive low (4L). The rearelectronic locking differential is availableat any speed in all selectable four-wheeldrive modes.
The stabilizer bar disconnect is availablein four-wheel drive high (4H) or four-wheeldrive low (4L).
Note:Depending on the four-wheel drivemode selected when using Baja mode ondry/hard pavement, your vehicle couldexperience vibration, driveline bind up,damage and potential excessive tire andvehicle wear.
BAJA - RAPTOR
For high speed off-road driving.Baja mode optimizes the throttlecontrol for better response andtorque delivery.
Four-wheel drive high (4H) is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode but two-wheeldrive high (2H) is available. Four-wheeldrive auto (4A) is not available in bajamode.
Off-road is the default steering andsuspension mode. All steering andsuspension modes are available.
Baja is the default exhaust mode. Allexhaust modes are available. The systemtunes the engine, transmission, stabilityand traction controls to baja mode.
The rear electronic locking differential isavailable at all speeds in four-wheel drive,and the front electronic locking differentialis available in four-wheel drive low (4L).See Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 203).
The stabilizer bar is connected by defaultbut can be disconnected up to 50 mph(80 km/h).
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Two-wheel drive high (2H) is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode. All four-wheel drivemodes are selectable when in normalmode. Normal is the default for thesteering, suspension and exhaust modes.Off-road steering mode is not available.All suspension and exhaust modes areavailable.
The system tunes the engine andtransmission controls and the stability andtraction controls to normal mode.
The rear electronic locking rear differentialis available below 25 mph (40 km/h), andboth locking differentials are availablebelow 25 mph (40 km/h) when four-wheeldrive low (4L) is selected in the transfercase. See Switching the ElectronicLocking Differential On and Off (page203).
The stabilizer bar can be disconnected atspeeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). Trail onepedal, trail control, and trail turn assist arealso available.
OFF-ROAD - RAPTOR
For off-road driving throughsand, loose gravel, mud or mixedoff-road terrain.
This mode optimizes accelerator pedalresponse, traction and stability controls toenhance vehicle performance in off-roadenvironments. If your vehicle becomesstuck in deep conditions, this mode maybe preferred.
Four-wheel drive high (4H) is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drivelow (4L) is selectable, but two-wheel drivehigh (2H) and four-wheel drive auto (4A)are not available. Off-road is the defaultsteering and suspension mode. Sport is thedefault exhaust mode, but all steering,suspension, and exhaust modes areavailable.
The system tunes the engine, transmission,stability and traction control to off-roadmode.
The rear electronic locking differentialengages when you select this mode at anyspeed, and you can disengage it at anytime using the button. The front electroniclocking differential can be engaged in 4L.See Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 203).
The stabilizer bar can be disconnected atspeeds below 50 mph (80 km/h). Thecamera system also turns on.
Note:Do not use this mode when drivingon pavement or packed snow. This couldcause driveline bind up and damage thesystem depending on the four-wheel drivemode selection. See Four-Wheel Drive(page 195).
ROCK CRAWL - EXCLUDING:RAPTOR
For off-road driving andoptimum rock-climbing ability.Rock crawl mode optimizes thethrottle and transmission response toprovide you additional control of yourvehicle.
Four-wheel drive low (4L) is the onlydriveline configuration available in rockcrawl, the system prompts you to put yourvehicle into four-wheel drive low (4L) uponselection.
The front electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h) whenin four-wheel drive low (4L). The rearelectronic locking differential is engagedwhen in rock crawl mode and is availableat any speed.
The stabilizer bar disconnects when in rockcrawl mode.
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Note:When using rock crawl mode ondry/hard pavement, your vehicle couldexperience vibration, driveline bind up,damage and potential excessive tire andvehicle wear.
ROCK CRAWL - RAPTOR
For off-road driving andoptimum rock-climbingcapability.
Rock crawl mode has the followingfeatures:
•Engages both front and rear electroniclocking differentials.
•Disconnects the stabilizer bar.
•Turns on the cameras.
•Optimizes throttle response.
•Adjusts transmission shift points toprovide additional control of yourvehicle.
Four-wheel drive low (4L) is the onlytransfer case option available in rock crawlmode. Off-road is the default steeringsetting, but all steering modes areavailable. Off-road is the defaultsuspension mode, and Normal is thedefault exhaust mode. The system tunesthe engine and transmission controls torock crawl mode.
The electronic locking differentials engagewhen you select this mode, and you candisengage them at any time using thebuttons. See Switching the ElectronicLocking Differential On and Off (page203).
The stabilizer bar can be disconnected atspeeds below 50 mph (80 km/h).
Note:When using rock crawl mode ondry/hard pavement, your vehicle couldexperience vibration, driveline bind up,damage and potential excessive tire andvehicle wear.
SAND - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
For off-road driving on soft, drysand or deep snow. This modemay help get your vehicleunstuck from deep snow or sand.
Four-wheel drive high (4H) is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drivelow (4L) is selectable in sand mode.
The front electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h) whenin four-wheel drive low (4L). The rearelectronic locking differential is engagedwhen in sand mode and is available at anyspeed in all selectable four-wheel drivemodes.
The stabilizer bar disconnect is availablein four-wheel drive high (4H) or four-wheeldrive low (4L).
Note:The front camera system switcheson when you are in sand mode and yourspeed is less than 15 mph (24 km/h). If youexceed 15 mph (24 km/h), the camera shutsoff until your vehicle speed is below 12 mph(20 km/h).
Note:When using Sand mode on dry/hardpavement, your vehicle could experiencevibration, driveline bind up, damage andpotential excessive tire and vehicle wear.
Note:Sand mode is not intended for useon firm, slippery surfaces, such as pavedroads covered with snow or ice. For slippery,firm surfaces use slippery mode.
SLIPPERY - ADVANCED 4X4 WITH4A MODE, EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
For less than ideal roadconditions, you can use thismode for crossing terrain wherea firm surface is covered with loose orslippery material, such as snow or ice.Slippery mode lowers throttle responseand optimizes shifting for slippery surfaces.
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