automatic transmission FORD BRONCO 2023 Owners Manual
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About Us - Raptor
SVT......................................................................15
Team RS............................................................15
Ford Performance..........................................15
Contacting Us
Contacting Us..................................................16
Introduction
About This Publication................................18
Using This Publication.................................19
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle................20
Data Privacy
Data Privacy....................................................23
Service Data....................................................24
Event Data.......................................................24
Settings Data..................................................25
Connected Vehicle Data.............................25
Mobile Device Data.......................................26
Emergency Call System Data...................26
Environment
Protecting the Environment......................27
Visual Search
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: CruiseControl, Vehicles Without: LaneKeeping Aid, Excluding: Raptor............28
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control, Excluding: Raptor.......29
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: CruiseControl/Lane Keeping Aid, Excluding:Raptor...........................................................30
Steering Wheel - Raptor, Vehicles With:Adaptive Cruise Control...........................31
Steering Wheel - Raptor, Vehicles With:Cruise Control.............................................32
Instrument Panel...........................................33
Center Console - Manual Transmission..........................................................................34
Center Console - AutomaticTransmission...............................................35
Vehicle Interior - 4-Door, Excluding:Raptor...........................................................36
Vehicle Interior - Raptor..............................37
Vehicle Interior - 2-Door.............................38
Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top, Excluding: Raptor.................39
Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top........................................................40
Front Exterior - Raptor.................................41
Front Exterior - 2-Door................................42
Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top, Excluding: Raptor.................43
Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top........................................................44
Rear Exterior - Raptor..................................45
Rear Exterior - 2-Door.................................46
Unique Features
Unique Features.............................................47
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions...........................49
Child Restraint Anchor Points..................50
Child Restraints...............................................51
Installing Child Restraints..........................53
Booster Seats..................................................57
Child Safety Locks........................................59
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions....................................61
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts..........................................................................62
Sensitive Locking Mode..............................62
Automatic Locking Mode...........................63
Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy....................................................63
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................63
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Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................97
Security – Troubleshooting.......................97
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel..................99
Horn...................................................................99
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off..................................................99
Wipers and Washers
Wipers.............................................................100
Switching the Rear Window Wiper Onand Off........................................................100
Reverse Wipe................................................100
Checking the Wiper Blades......................101
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........101
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades..........102
Washers..........................................................102
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting.........................................................................103
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control...........................104
Headlamps....................................................104
Headlamps – Troubleshooting..............104
Autolamps.....................................................105
Exterior Lamps.............................................105
Exterior Zone Lighting................................107
Automatic High Beam Control..............108
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.......................................110
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................111
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................111
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................111
Interior Lamp Function................................111
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness....................................................112
Ambient Lighting..........................................112
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting........112
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows.......113
Global Opening.............................................113
Window Bounce-Back................................114
Locking the Rear Window Controls.......114
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions.........................115
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror..........................................................................115
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...................115
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors...................116
Folding the Exterior Mirrors.......................116
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................117
Instrument Cluster Overview - Raptor..........................................................................118
Tachometer....................................................118
Speedometer.................................................118
Fuel Gauge......................................................118
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........................................................................119
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge..........................................................................119
Turbo Boost Gauge - 2.3L EcoBoost™..........................................................................119
What Is the Information Bar.....................119
What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps.........................................119
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps......120
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators.....................................................121
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Heated Seats................................................146
Rear Seats
Manual Seats................................................147
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................150
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................150
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................150
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................150
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off.................................................150
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators..........................................................................151
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings......................................................151
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction.........152
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies...............................................152
Programming the Garage Door Opener.........................................................................153
Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance..................................................155
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports.............................156
Playing Media Using the USB Port.......156
Charging a Device........................................156
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:120V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................158
Power Outlet Precautions........................158
Locating the Power Outlets.....................158
Power Outlet Indicators............................158
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet........................160
Power Outlet Precautions.......................160
Locating the Power Outlets....................160
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger..........................................................................161
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions..........................................................................161
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger..........................................................................161
Charging a Wireless Device......................161
Storage
Glove Compartment..................................162
Center Console.............................................162
Under Floor Storage...................................163
Glasses Holder.............................................163
Map Pocket....................................................163
Starting and Stopping theEngine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................164
Push Button Ignition Switch...................164
Starting the Engine.....................................165
Engine Block Heater...................................166
Stopping the Engine...................................167
Automatic Engine Stop.............................168
Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition.......................................................169
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting......................................169
Start in Gear - ManualTransmission
What Is Start in Gear...................................172
Start in Gear Precautions..........................172
Start in Gear Limitations...........................172
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Using Start in Gear.......................................172
Start in Gear – Troubleshooting.............173
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................174
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions - ManualTransmission.............................................174
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions -Automatic Transmission.......................174
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off.........................................................................174
Stopping the Engine - ManualTransmission.............................................174
Stopping the Engine - AutomaticTransmission.............................................175
Restarting the Engine - ManualTransmission.............................................175
Restarting the Engine - AutomaticTransmission.............................................176
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................176
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting.........................................................................176
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............179
Fuel Quality...................................................180
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel...............180
Running Out of Fuel....................................181
Refueling.........................................................182
Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................183
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.........................................................................184
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter.............185
Catalytic Converter Precautions............185
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........................................................................185
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Precautions.......186
Shifting Into Reverse..................................186
Crawler Gear.................................................186
Recommended Shift Speeds..................187
Checking the Manual Transmission FluidLevel.............................................................188
Checking the Clutch Fluid Level............188
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................188
Clutch Fluid Capacity and Specification........................................................................188
Manual Transmission – Troubleshooting........................................................................189
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................190
Automatic Transmission Positions......190
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear...............191
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators.....................................................191
Manually Shifting Gears.............................191
Brake Shift Interlock...................................193
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................194
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - 4x4with Part Time Engagement...............195
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode.............195
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............195
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................196
Switching Four-Wheel Drive On and Off.........................................................................197
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode - 4x4with Part Time Engagement...............197
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode.............198
Four-Wheel Drive Modes.........................199
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators..................200
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................200
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.......................................................................200
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Electronic Locking Differential
What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential................................................203
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Excluding:Raptor.........................................................203
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off........................205
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators.......................................................................206
Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting......................................207
Brakes
Brake Precautions......................................209
Anti-Lock Braking System......................209
Brake Over Accelerator............................209
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir - 2.3LEcoBoost™..............................................209
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™..........209
Checking the Brake Fluid.........................209
Brake Fluid Specification..........................210
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................210
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake........213
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......213
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency.................................................213
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake.............................................................213
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake............................................213
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................................214
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge..........................................................214
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................................................214
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist............................216
How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........216
Hill Start Assist Precautions....................216
Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Manual Transmission.............................216
Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Automatic Transmission......................216
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.......216
Traction Control
What Is Traction Control...........................217
How Does Traction Control Work..........217
Switching Traction Control On and Off..........................................................................217
Traction Control Indicator.........................217
Traction Control – Troubleshooting......218
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work..........219
Switching Stability Control On and Off........................................................................220
Stability Control Indicator.........................221
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control..................................222
Trail Control Limitations...........................222
Switching Trail Control On and Off......222
Setting the Trail Control Speed.............222
Canceling the Set Speed.........................223
Trail Control Indicators..............................223
Trail One Pedal Drive.................................223
Trail One Pedal Drive – Troubleshooting........................................................................225
Trail Control – Troubleshooting............226
Trail Turn Assist
What Is Trail Turn Assist...........................227
Trail Turn Assist Precautions...................227
Trail Turn Assist Limitations....................227
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Canceling the Set Speed.........................257
Resuming the Set Speed.........................257
Overriding the Set Speed.........................257
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators.......257
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.....................................258
Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting......................................258
G.O.A.T. Mode Control
What Is G.O.A.T. Mode Control..............260
How Does G.O.A.T. Mode Control Work.......................................................................260
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - Excluding:Raptor........................................................260
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - Raptor.......261
G.O.A.T. Modes.............................................263
G.O.A.T. Mode Control – Troubleshooting........................................................................269
Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System........272
How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork.............................................................272
Lane Keeping System Precautions.......272
Lane Keeping System Limitations........272
Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off........................................................273
Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode............................................................273
Alert Mode.....................................................273
Aid Mode........................................................274
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................274
Lane Keeping System Indicators...........275
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting........................................................................276
Blind Spot InformationSystem
What Is Blind Spot Information System........................................................................279
How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work............................................279
Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions...............................................279
Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations................................................279
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - Manual Transmission........................................................................279
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - AutomaticTransmission...........................................280
Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off...............................280
Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors - Excluding: Raptor.......................................................................280
Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors - Raptor.....................281
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators....................................................281
Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting......................................282
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert......................283
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work......283
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions..............283
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations...............283
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off........................................................................283
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors- Excluding: Raptor................................284
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors- Raptor......................................................284
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators..................284
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting........................................................................285
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist...................286
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work........................................................................286
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions..........286
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Pre-Collision Assist Limitations............287
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff.................................................................287
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors........................................................................288
Distance Indication....................................289
Automatic Emergency Braking.............290
Evasive Steering Assist............................290
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting.........................................................................291
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................293
How Does Driver Alert Work...................293
Driver Alert Precautions...........................293
Driver Alert Limitations.............................293
Switching Driver Alert On and Off........294
Driver Alert Indicators...............................294
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting..............294
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions......................295
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels...............................296
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating........................................................................296
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........................................................................296
What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight........................................................296
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................296
Calculating Payload...................................297
Calculating the Load Limit......................298
Roof Rack......................................................299
Fender Anchor Points...............................303
Rear Cargo Area
Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points............304
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions.........305
Connecting a Trailer..................................305
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting.......................................................................306
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................307
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................307
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................308
Loading Your Trailer..................................308
Trailer Towing Hints - ManualTransmission...........................................308
Trailer Towing Hints - AutomaticTransmission...........................................309
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft...............................310
Towing Weights and Dimensions...........311
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting.......312
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.........................................................................313
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........313
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff.................................................................313
Winching - Everglades
Winching Overview.....................................314
Winching Precautions................................314
Winching Requirements............................315
Winching Limitations.................................316
Winching Your Vehicle...............................316
Winching - Troubleshooting.....................317
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving..........................................318
Cold Weather Precautions......................326
Breaking-In....................................................326
Driving Economically.................................326
Floor Mats......................................................327
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Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................328
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................329
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................329
Post-Crash Alert System..........................331
Post Impact Braking...................................331
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................332
Recovery Towing.........................................332
Transporting the Vehicle..........................335
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions..........337
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Manual Transmission............................337
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Automatic Transmission.....................338
Emergency Towing....................................340
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting.......................................................................340
Fuses
Fuse Precautions.........................................341
Under Hood Fuse Box................................341
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............345
Identifying Fuse Types.............................348
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................348
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................349
Opening and Closing the Hood.............349
Opening and Closing the Hood - Raptor........................................................................350
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.........................................................................351
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................................................352
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................353
Engine Oil......................................................354
Checking the Coolant...............................355
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/2.7L EcoBoost™...........359
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0LEcoBoost™..............................................360
Changing the Fuel Filter............................361
12V Battery.....................................................361
12V Battery – Troubleshooting..............364
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................365
Exterior Bulbs...............................................367
Interior Bulbs................................................369
Drive Belt Routing - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................................................369
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.....................................370
Removable VehicleComponents
Removable Windows.................................371
Removable Doors.......................................376
Removable Roof Panels..........................384
Removable Hard Top................................392
Removable Soft Top.................................393
Removable Fenders...................................397
Removable Running Boards - Raptor.......................................................................399
Removable Front Bumper End Caps -Raptor.........................................................401
Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels -4-Door, Excluding: Raptor...................407
Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels -Raptor..........................................................414
Storing the Roof Panels - 2-Door..........419
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products.......................................421
Cleaning the Exterior.................................422
Cleaning the Interior..................................424
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............427
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................427
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Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage......428
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage........................................................................429
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label..............................430
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades...............................430
Information on the Tire Sidewall...........431
Glossary of Tire Terminology.................436
Tire Replacement Requirements..........437
Using Snow Chains....................................439
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures....................441
Inflating the Tires.........................................441
Inspecting the Tire for Wear...................442
Inspecting the Tire for Damage............442
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems......443
Tire Rotation.................................................443
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem
What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.......................................................445
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview....................................................445
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions..............................................446
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations................................................446
Viewing the Tire Pressures......................447
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting......................................447
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding: Raptor.......................................................................449
Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.................453
Wheel Nuts - Excluding: Raptor...........458
Wheel Nuts - Raptor.................................459
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.........................................................................461
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................................................462
Engine Specifications - 3.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................463
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™.....464
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.....465
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L EcoBoost™....466
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.3L EcoBoost™.....................................467
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™.....................................468
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.0L EcoBoost™.....................................470
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......472
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0LEcoBoost™...............................................473
Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................474
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.0L EcoBoost™......475
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™/2.7LEcoBoost™...............................................476
Washer Fluid Specification.....................476
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................477
Clutch Fluid Capacity and Specification........................................................................478
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification...................................478
Brake Fluid Specification.........................478
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................479
Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Excluding: Raptor.....480
Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor..........................480
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CENTER CONSOLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 160).A
See Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear (page 191).B
See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 197).C
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 116).D
See Opening and Closing the Windows (page 113).E
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