transmission FORD BRONCO 2022 Owner's Guide

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or propertydamage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds will limit engine performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the transmission in park(P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the vehicle battery has run out ofcharge. See Jump Starting the Vehicle(page 302).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown. See Fuses (page 312).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply when the transmission selector is inpark (P). See Automatically Releasing theElectric Parking Brake (page 198).
REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R)only when your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) yourvehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted tothe driven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position forthe best fuel economy, and allowsautomatic upshifts and downshifts throughall available gears.
MANUAL (M)
In manual (M) you can select a specificgear. See Manually Shifting Gears (page179).
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Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 283).
SPORT (S)
In sport (S) your vehicle holds gears longer.
Note:We recommend using this mode fora sportier feel or when driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
1.Fully press down on the brake pedal.
2.Press the front button on the shifterand move the gearshift lever into thedesired gear.
3.When you finish driving, come to acomplete stop.
4.Press the front button on the shifter,move the gearshift lever and securelylatch it in park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS
SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONSON THE SELECTOR LEVER
Your vehicle has a SelectShift Automatictransmission gearshift lever. This gives youthe ability to change gears up or down,without a clutch, as preferred.
To prevent the engine from running at toolow an RPM, which could cause it to stall,SelectShift still makes some downshiftsif it determines that you have notdownshifted in time. Although SelectShiftmakes some downshifts for you, it stillallows you to downshift at any time if itdetermines that damage to the enginefrom over-revving does not occur.
Note:SelectShift does not automaticallyupshift, even if the engine is approachingthe RPM limit. Shift manually by pressingthe + button.
Note:Engine damage could occur if youmaintain excessive engine revving withoutshifting.
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BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK
WHAT IS BRAKE SHIFTINTERLOCK
Brake shift interlock prevents you fromshifting out of park (P) when you haveswitched the ignition on and not pressedthe brake pedal.
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCKPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle until you verify that thestoplamps are working.
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) whichmeans your vehicle can roll freely. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement,apply the parking brake prior to doingthis procedure. Use wheel chocks ifappropriate.
WARNING: If the parking brake isfully released, but the brake warninglamp remains illuminated, the brakesmay not be working properly. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
USING BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK
1.Insert a screwdriver between the shifterboot material and trim ring to accessthe retainer tabs from the top paneltrim ring.
2.Lift the shifter boot upward.
3.Locate the release lever on the side ofthe transmission selector lever.
4.Using a screwdriver, move the releaselever toward the front of thetransmission selector lever.
5.When holding the release lever in theforward position, move thetransmission selector lever out of thepark (P) position and into another gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park(P)Audible Warning
Sounds if any of the following occur:
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•You switch your vehicle off beforeshifting into park (P).
•You open the driver door before shiftinginto park (P).
•You unlatch your seatbelt beforeshifting into park (P) when the driverdoor is removed. See RemovableWindows (page 338).
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For vehicles with an electronicshift-on-the-fly transfer case, whenshifting into two-wheel drive high on dry,hard surfaced roads, we recommend thatyou follow the following procedure toreduce the likelihood of a mechanical shiftblock:
1.When driving straight, come to acomplete stop on a flat, horizontalsurface.
2.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, shift into park (P). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,press the clutch.
3.Select 2H and wait for the 2H LED tobecome solid.
4.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, shift into reverse (R). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,select reverse (R) and release theclutch. Let the vehicle roll backward upto 3 ft (1 m) and press the brake.
5.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, shift into drive (D). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,press the clutch in again, select aforward gear and release the clutch.Let the vehicle roll forward up to 3 ft(1 m).
If the system is mechanically blocked, oneor more of the following actions can relievethe mechanical shift block:
•Momentary acceleration.
•Momentary braking.
•Bringing the vehicle to a stop.
•Shifting the transmission to neutral andback to drive.
•Shifting the transmission to reverseand back to drive.
•Driving the vehicle around a tight turnat a slow speed.
SWITCHING FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE ON AND OFF
A vehicle that comes with four-wheel drive,when selected, has the ability to use allfour wheels to power itself. This increasestraction, which may enable you to safelydrive over terrain and road conditions thata conventional two-wheel drive vehiclecannot.
On some four-wheel drive models, theinitial shift from two-wheel drive tofour-wheel drive while the vehicle ismoving can cause a momentary clunk andratcheting sound. These sounds are normalas the front drivetrain comes up to speedand are not cause for concern.
SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE - 4X4 WITH PART
TIME ENGAGEMENT
To select a four-wheel drive mode, pushthe button.
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•2H - Two-wheel drive high.
•4H - Four-wheel drive high. SeeFour-Wheel Drive High (page 186).
•4L - Four-wheel drive low. SeeFour-Wheel Drive Low (page 186).
Shifting to or from Four-WheelDrive Low
Note:Do not perform this operation if therear wheels are slipping or when applyingthe accelerator pedal or when driving in atight turn.
Note:Momentarily releasing the acceleratorpedal when a shift in progress messagedisplays can improve engagement ordisengagement performance.
1.Bring your vehicle to a speed of 0 mph(0 km/h).
2.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, place in neutral (N). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,fully depress the clutch pedal.
3.Push the 4L on the four-wheel drivemode selector.
Note: A 4x4 Shift in Progress messageappears in the information display indicatingthe shift is in progress. If any of the previousshift conditions are not met, the shift shouldnot occur and the information display canguide the driver through the proper shiftingprocedures.
Note:If Shift Delayed Drive Forwarddisplays in the information display, placethe transmission in a forward gear, moveyour vehicle forward approximately 5 ft(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back toneutral (N) to allow the transfer case tocomplete the range shift.
Note:When the light is solid, the systemhas achieved the desired four-wheel drivemode. When a selected four-wheel drivemode light is blinking, the system isattempting to shift to that specificfour-wheel drive mode.
Note:When you achieve recreationaltowing, all lights are off and the instrumentcluster displays Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral.
SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE - ADVANCED 4X4
WITH 4A MODE
To select a four-wheel drive mode, pushthe button.
•2H - Two-wheel drive high.
•4A - Four-wheel drive Auto. SeeFour-Wheel Drive Auto (page 186).
•4H - Four-wheel drive high. SeeFour-Wheel Drive High (page 186).
•4L - Four-wheel drive low. SeeFour-Wheel Drive Low (page 186).
Shifting to or from Four-WheelDrive Low
Note: Do not perform this operation if therear wheels are slipping or when applyingthe accelerator pedal.
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1.Bring your vehicle to a speed of 0 mph(0 km/h).
2.For vehicles with an automaticTransmission, place in neutral (N). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,fully depress the clutch pedal.
3.Push the 4L on the four-wheel drivemode selector.
Note: A 4x4 Shift in Progress messageappears in the information display indicatingthe shift is in progress. If any of the previousshift conditions are not met, the shift shouldnot occur and the information display canguide the driver through the proper shiftingprocedures.
Note:If Shift Delayed Drive Forwarddisplays in the information display, placethe transmission in a forward gear, moveyour vehicle forward approximately 5 ft(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back toneutral (N) to allow the transfer case tocomplete the range shift.
Note:When the light is solid, the systemhas achieved the desired four-wheel drivemode. When a selected four-wheel drivemode LED is blinking, the system isattempting to shift to that specificfour-wheel drive mode.
Note:When all lights are blinking have yourvehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Note:When you achieve recreationaltowing, all lights are off and the instrumentcluster displays Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODES
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
Two-wheel drive high is for generalon-road driving. Power is sent to the rearwheels only.
Note:Two-wheel drive high can turn on oroff based on Drive Mode selection SeeG.O.A.T. Mode Control (page 242).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTO (If
Equipped)
Four-wheel drive auto provideselectronically controlled four-wheel drivepower to both the front and rear wheels,as required, for increased traction in varyingon-road conditions. The four-wheel driveauto tuning varies based on selected DriveMode. See Selecting a Four-Wheel DriveMode (page 184).
Note:Four-wheel drive auto can turn on oroff automatically based on Drive Modeselection. See Selecting a Four-WheelDrive Mode (page 184).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
Four-wheel drive high provideselectronically or mechanically lockedfour-wheel drive power to both the frontand rear wheels for use in off-road orwinter conditions such as deep snow, sandor mud. This mode is not for use on drypavement.
Note:Four-wheel drive high can turn on oroff automatically based on Drive Modeselection.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW
Four-wheel drive low provideselectronically or mechanically lockedfour-wheel drive power to both the frontand rear wheels for use on low tractionsurfaces, but does so with additionalgearing for increased torque multiplication.This mode is only for off-road conditionssuch as deep sand, steep slopes, or pullingheavy objects.
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Note:Four-wheel drive low can turn on oroff automatically based on drive modeselection.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
INDICATORS
Two-wheel Drive High
Illuminates briefly whentwo-wheel drive high is selected.
Four-wheel Drive Auto (If Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive auto is selected.
Four-wheel Drive High
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive high is selected.
Four-wheel Drive Low
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive low is selected.
TRANSFER CASE FLUID
CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION
See Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification (page 413).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – WARNINGLAMPS
Illuminates when a four-wheeldrive or power train fault ispresent.
Note:When a system fault is present, thesystem can typically remain in whichevermode was selected prior to the faultcondition occurring. It does not default totwo-wheel drive in all circumstances. Whenthis warning is displayed, have your vehicleserviced by an authorized dealer.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
Displays when the driver attempts to shift into four-wheel drive low when traveling at too high of a speed.For 4L slow to a stop
Displays when the driver attempts to shift into four-wheel drive low without the transmission in neutral(N).
For 4L Shift to N
Displays when the driver attempts to shift into four-wheel drive low without the clutch pedal pressed.For 4L press Clutch
Displays when the driver attempts to shift out of four-wheel drive low when traveling at too high of a speed.To exit 4L slow to a stop
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DetailsMessage
Displays when the driver attempts to shift out of four-wheel drive low without the transmission in neutral(N).
To Exit 4L Shift to N
Displays when the driver attempts to shift out of four-wheel drive low without the clutch pedal pressed.To exit 4L Press Clutch
Displays when the four-wheel drive system is shiftinginto and out of two-wheel drive high or between highand low ranges.
4x4 Shift in Progress
Displays when the four-wheel drive system detects adriving condition which temporarily requires greaterfour-wheel drive performance. The system resumesnormal function after the system no longer detectsthese driving conditions.
4X4 Temporarily Locked
Displays when the four-wheel system detects elevatedsystem temperature and temporarily stops providingpower to the front wheels. The system resumes normalfunction when the system temperature returns tonormal.
4x4 Temporarily Disabled
Displays when the four-wheel drive system resumesnormal function.4x4 Restored
Displays when the transfer case is not able to completea shift and requires forward motion to complete theshift.
Shift Delayed Drive Forward
Displays when the system has become disabled dueto mismatched tires or an external fault.4x4 OFF
Displays when neutral tow mode has been successfullyengaged.Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral
Displays when neutral tow mode has been successfullydisengaged.Neutral Tow Disabled
Displays when the driver selects a four-wheel drivemode that is disallowed in the currently selected drivemode.
Selected 4x4 Mode Not Avail-able in Current Drive Mode
Displays when the system is unable to engage four-wheel drive high and requires the driver to slow downbefore attempting to engage.
To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH
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BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Driving your vehiclewith the warning lamp on is dangerous.A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
Wet brakes result in reduced brakingefficiency. Gently press the brake pedal afew times when leaving a car wash ordriving from standing water to dry thebrakes.
Note:Depending on applicable laws andregulations in the country for which yourvehicle was originally built, the stoplampscould flash during heavy braking. Followingthis the hazard warning flashers could alsoturn on when your vehicle comes to a stop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
The anti-lock braking system does noteliminate the risk of crash when:
•You drive too closely to the vehicle infront of you.
•Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
•You take corners too fast.
•The road surface is poor.
Note: If the system activates, the brakepedal could pulse and travel further.Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR
In the event the accelerator pedalbecomes stuck or entrapped, apply steadyand firm pressure to the brake pedal toslow the vehicle and reduce engine power.If you experience this condition, apply thebrakes and bring your vehicle to a safestop. Move the transmission to park (P),switch the engine off and apply the parkingbrake. Inspect the accelerator pedal forany interference. If none are found and thecondition persists, have your vehicle towedto the nearest authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BRAKE FLUID
RESERVOIR - 2.3L
ECOBOOST™
•See Under Hood Overview (page 321).
LOCATING THE BRAKE FLUID
RESERVOIR - 2.7L
ECOBOOST™
•See Under Hood Overview (page 322).
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
WARNING: Do not use any fluidother than the recommended brake fluidas this will reduce brake efficiency. Useof incorrect fluid could result in the lossof vehicle control, serious personal injuryor death.
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