service FORD BRONCO 2023 Owner's Manual

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.
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 479).
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.
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1.Close the driver door.
2.Shift into gear.
3.Press the accelerator pedal and pullaway in a normal manner.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when the parking brake is on andyour vehicle is moving. If the warning tonecontinues after you have released theparking brake, this indicates a malfunction.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IF THE
VEHICLE BATTERY HAS RUN
OUT OF CHARGE
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
Connect a booster battery to the vehiclebattery to release the electric parking brakeif the vehicle battery has run out of charge.See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page330).
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –WARNING LAMPS
Brake System
It illuminates red when you applythe parking brake and yourvehicle is on. If the lamp flasheswhen the parking brake has beenreleased, this indicates theparking brake system requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
Electric Parking Brake
When the lamp illuminatesyellow, it indicates a malfunctionin the electric parking brake.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The electric parking brake has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Park Brake MalfunctionService Now
The electric parking brake has not released. Manually releasethe electric parking brake. If the message continues to appear,have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake has not applied. Apply the electricparking brake. If the message continues to appear, have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Not Applied
The electric parking brake has not automatically released.Manually release the electric parking brake.Park Brake Use Switch toRelease
You have not pressed the brake pedal. Press the brake pedalto release the parking brake.To Release: Press Brakeand Switch
The electric parking brake has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Park Brake Limited Func-tion Service Required
The electric parking brake system has been put into a specialmode that is used to allow service of the brakes. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake maintenancemode
The electric parking brake has overheated. Wait for the elec-tric parking brake to cool down.Park Brake System Over-heated
The electric parking brake is released.Park Brake Off
The electric parking brake has not released. Manually releasethe electric parking brake. If the message continues to appear,have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is applied.Park Brake On
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TRAIL TURN ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRAIL TURN ASSIST –INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
Switch to four-wheeldrive low (4L) or four-wheel drive high (4H) toactivate trail turn assist.See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode(page 197).
Trail TurnAssist Avail-able in 4L or4H
Trail turn assist systemmalfunction could bepresent. If this conditionpersists, have yourvehicle serviced.
Trail TurnAssist NotAvailable SeeManual
You have activated trailturn assist.Trail TurnAssist ON
You have switched trailturn assist off.Trail TurnAssist OFF
TRAIL TURN ASSIST –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does Trail Turn Assist not activateafter unlocking the rear differential?
The rear differential may not be fullydisengaged. When possible, turn offthe rear axle locker while drivingstraight before using trail turn assist.If you are already in a tight turn whenyou encounter this situation, drivingthe vehicle for a short distance inreverse could allow the differential tofully disengage.
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WHAT IS THE STABILIZER BAR
DISCONNECT
Stabilizer bar disconnect is a feature thatallows the front stabilizer bar to bedisconnected for off-road use. This allowsfor increased front wheel articulation toimprove capability and comfort on off-roadterrain.
STABILIZER BAR DISCONNECT
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If the stabilizer bardisconnect warning lamp illuminates red,a fault could be detected and thestabilizer bar could not be connected.Do not drive your vehicle above 20 mph(32 km/h) and have the system checkedas soon as possible. Driving your vehicleabove 20 mph (32 km/h) could reducevehicle stability.
WARNING: Do not get under avehicle that is switched on as thestabilizer bar disconnect could activateand the vehicle could unexpectedly drop.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
If an amber warning message appears inthe cluster indicating that the systemrequires service, the stabilizer bardisconnect will not be available. Have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
SWITCHING THE STABILIZER
BAR DISCONNECT ON AND
OFF - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
Bronco 4x4 Systems
Switching the Stabilizer BarDisconnect On
Stabilizer bar disconnect switch.A
Switch the system on bypressing the button on theinstrument panel. The stabilizerbar disconnects when the vehicle speed isbelow 20 mph (32 km/h). An amberindicator illuminates to show that thestabilizer bar disconnected.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph(32 km/h), the stabilizer bar reconnectsand a gray indicator illuminates, indicatingthe system is in standby mode. Thestabilizer bar disconnects again once thevehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h).
If the vehicle speed is above 20 mph(32 km/h) and the system is on, therequest is stored and a gray indicatorilluminates to indicate the system is instandby mode. When the vehicle speedfalls below 20 mph (32 km/h), thestabilizer bar disconnects and the amberindicator illuminates, indicating thestabilizer bar has disconnected.
Note:The gray indicator stays on untileither the vehicle speed reduces and thestabilizer bar disconnects, or the systemturns off.
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ActionMessage
The selected 4WDmode does notallow you to turn onthe stabilizer bardisconnect feature.
Sta-Bar DisconnectAvailable in 4L or4H
ActionMessage
Stabilizer bardisconnect is notavailable. SeeStabilizer BarDisconnect –Frequently AskedQuestions (page233).
Sta-Bar DisconnectNot Available SeeManual
Stabilizer bardisconnect faultdetected, drivebelow 20 mph(32 km/h). Haveyour vehiclechecked by anauthorized dealeras soon as possible.
Sta-Bar DisconnectDrive Below 32km/h Service Now
Sta-Bar DisconnectDrive Below 20MPH Service Now
STABILIZER BAR DISCONNECT –INFORMATION MESSAGES -RAPTOR
ActionMessage
The selected drivemode does notallow you to switchon the stabilizer bardisconnect feature.See G.O.A.T.Mode Control(page 260).
Sta-Bar DisconnectNot Available InSelected DriveMode
The stabilizer barhas been discon-nected.
Sta-Bar Discon-nected
The stabilizer bardisconnect is avail-able below 30 mph(48 km/h).
Reduce Speed toDisconnect Sta-Bar
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ActionMessage
The selected 4WDmode does notallow you to turn onthe stabilizer bardisconnect feature.
Sta-Bar DisconnectAvailable in 4L or4H
Stabilizer bardisconnect is notavailable. SeeStabilizer BarDisconnect –Frequently AskedQuestions (page233).
Sta-Bar DisconnectNot Available SeeManual
Stabilizer bardisconnect faultdetected, drivebelow 30 mph(48 km/h). Haveyour vehiclechecked as soon aspossible.
Sta-Bar DisconnectDrive below 48km/h Service now
Sta-Bar DisconnectDrive below 30MPH Service now
STABILIZER BAR DISCONNECT –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The engine is turned off and needs tobe turned on.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle is not in four-wheel drivelow (4L) or four-wheel drive high (4H),and needs to be switched to eithermode.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
Vehicle speed is above 20 mph(32 km/h) and needs to be reduced inorder for the stabilizer bar todisconnect.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle is on a very significantlateral incline, and needs to be movedto more level ground.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle's battery charge is low andneeds to be changed or charged.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
There is a fault active in anothersystem on the vehicle, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle is in a drive mode thatdoes not allow the stabilizer bar todisconnect and needs to be switchedto a different drive mode.
STABILIZER BAR DISCONNECT –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- RAPTOR
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The engine is turned off. Switch theengine on.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
Your vehicle is not in four-wheel drivelow (4L) or four-wheel drive high (4H),switch it to either mode.
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STEERING – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected acondition that requires service. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working.Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected acondition that requires service. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Assist Fault Service Required
The steering system has detected a condi-tion that could prevent you from startingyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now
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PARKING AID INDICATORS
The system provides object distanceindication through the information display.
•As the distance to the objectdecreases, the indicator blocksilluminate and move toward the vehicleicon.
•If there is no object detected, thedistance indicator blocks are gray.
Visual indication remains on when thetransmission is in reverse (R). When youstop your vehicle, visual indication turnsoff after four seconds.
If the system is not available, the sidedistance indicator blocks do not display.
PARKING AIDS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
PARKING AIDS – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
If a fault is present in the parking aids, awarning message appears in theinstrument cluster or the touchscreen.
Note:When the front or rear park aidpresents a fault message, the side parkingaid also disables.
ActionMessage
The system detects a condition thatrequires service. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Check Front Park Aid
The system detects a condition thatrequires service. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition thathas caused the system to be temporarilyunavailable.
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition thatrequires you to clean the windshield in orderfor it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunction Service Required
The system requests that you keep yourhands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
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