four wheel drive FORD BRONCO 2023 Owners Manual

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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CENTER CONSOLE - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 160).A
See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 197).B
See Shifting Into Reverse (page 186). See Recommended Shift Speeds(page 187). See Using Crawler Gear (page 186).C
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 116).D
See Opening and Closing the Windows (page 113).E
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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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Drive Modes
See G.O.A.T. Mode Control(page 260).
Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page195).
Note:Some indicators will appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 68).
Front Fog Lamp
See Using the Front FogLamps (page 106).
Headlamp High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 104).
Hill Descent
See Hill Descent Control (page235).
Lane Keeping System
See Lane Keeping System(page 272).
One Pedal Drive
See Trail One Pedal Drive(page 223).
Parking Lamps
See Exterior Lighting (page104).
Pre-Collision Assist
See Pre-Collision Assist (page286).
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Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page195).
Note:Some indicators appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 68).
Front Fog Lamp
See Using the Front FogLamps (page 106).
G.O.A.T Modes
See G.O.A.T. Mode Control (page 260).
Baja mode.
Normal mode.
Off-road mode.
Rock crawl mode.
Slippery mode.
Sport mode.
Tow/Haul mode.
Headlamp High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 104).
Lane Keeping System
See Lane Keeping System(page 272).
MyMode
See Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode(page 261).
One Pedal Drive
See Trail One Pedal Drive(page 223).
Parking Lamps
See Exterior Lighting (page104).
Pre-Collision Assist
See Pre-Collision Assist (page286).
Stability Control and TractionControl
See Stability Control (page219). See Traction Control(page 217).
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If it flashes, engine misfire could beoccurring. Increased exhaust gastemperatures could damage the catalyticconverter or other vehicle components.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates apowertrain or four-wheel drivefault. If it flashes when you are driving,immediately reduce the vehicle speed.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engineis running, stop your vehicle as soon as itis safe to do so. Continuing to drive yourvehicle could cause reduced power or theengine to stop. Switch the ignition off andattempt to restart the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannotattempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot startthe engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-diately checked.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctlycoded key. The system has detected a fault that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.No Key Detected
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WHAT IS START IN GEAR
Crank in gear allows the driver to restartthe engine and launch the vehicle afterstalling in four-wheel drive low (4L). Usethe instrument cluster display to direct youwhen to apply the brake and push the startbutton. While driving off road, it is possibleto stall the engine trying to maneuverterrains. Trying to restart your vehicle byusing the clutch or shifting into neutral torestart the engine can be difficult andcause potential roll back situations whendriving uphill.
Note:Crank in gear is an alternate namefor the feature.
START IN GEAR
PRECAUTIONS
Always press the brake pedal whenstarting the vehicle to prevent unwantedvehicle movement, and release afterstarting to drive away. Start in gear is onlypossible with the brake pedal pressed.
START IN GEAR LIMITATIONS
You can only use start in gear in four-wheeldrive low (4L).
USING START IN GEAR
When driving difficult terrains in four-wheeldrive low (4L), it is possible to stall theengine when your vehicle is not able tomaintain speed. To easily start the engineand launch your vehicle, perform thefollowing steps:
1.After the vehicle stalls an informationmessage displays in the cluster,Tostart in gear select YES and pressOK.
2.Firmly press the brake pedal when ingear and press and hold the Startbutton.
3.When the engine starts and yourvehicle begins to move, release thebrake pedal.
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START IN GEAR –
TROUBLESHOOTING
START IN GEAR – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
ActionMessage
After stalling yourvehicle, a messagecan displayprompting you startin gear is now avail-able.
Do you want tostart in gear?
For use with pushbutton vehicles,press the brakepedal and press thepush to start buttonto begin start ingear.
Press Brake andHold Start Buttonto Start in Gear
After stalling infour-wheel drivelow (4L), if yourvehicle does notmeet all therequirements or youmake any otherinputs, a messagecan display in theinstrument cluster.
Start in GearCanceled
After stalling infour-wheel drivelow (4L), amessage candisplay if you haveincorrectlyattempted a startin gear situation orhave attemptedtoo many times.
Start in Gear LimitReached NormalStart Available
START IN GEAR – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use start in gear in reverse?
You can use start in gear in anyforward or reverse gear.
Will this start my vehicle?
Upon following the maneuvers, theengine starts, runs and launches thevehicle in gear.
If my vehicle stalls, do I have to usestart in gear?
After your vehicle stalls in four-wheeldrive low (4L), you do not have to usestart in gear. You can still start yourvehicle normally with use of the clutch.
How hard does the brake need pressingfor start in gear?
The brake requires a hard press at thetime you press the push button, andthen you need to release it to allow thevehicle to move.
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HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - 4X4 WITH PART
TIME ENGAGEMENT
Bronco 4x4 Systems
4x4 With Part Time Engagement (If
Equipped)
This system offers the driver two-wheeldrive high, four-wheel drive high, andfour-wheel drive low as available modesof operation. When you select eitherfour-wheel drive high or four-wheel drivelow, the system provides mechanicallylocked four-wheel drive power to both thefront and rear wheels for use in off-road orslippery conditions such as deep snow,sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drivelow also provides additional gearing forincreased torque multiplication forconditions like deep sand, steep slopes, orpulling heavy objects.
Additionally, the system is capable ofrecreational flat towing by putting thetransfer case into neutral (N). SeeRecreationally Towing Your Vehicle(page 338).
HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - ADVANCED 4X4
WITH 4A MODE (IF EQUIPPED)
Bronco 4x4 Systems
Advanced 4x4 With Automatic OnDemand Engagement
This system monitors various vehiclesensory inputs to provide an increasedlevel of performance. This system offerstwo-wheel drive high, four-wheel driveauto, four-wheel drive high, and four-wheeldrive low as available modes of operation.When you select four-wheel drive auto, thesystem continuously varies power to the
front wheels for optimum performance forall on-road conditions. When you selecteither four-wheel drive high or four-wheeldrive low, the system provideselectronically locked power to the frontand rear wheels for use in off-road orslippery conditions such as deep snow,sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drivelow also provides additional gearing forincreased torque multiplication forconditions like deep sand, steep slopes, orpulling heavy objects.
Additionally, the system is capable ofrecreational flat towing by putting thetransfer case into neutral (N). SeeRecreationally Towing Your Vehicle(page 338).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not becomeoverconfident in the ability of four-wheeldrive vehicles. Although a four-wheeldrive vehicle may accelerate better thana two-wheel drive vehicle in low tractionsituations, it won't stop any faster thantwo-wheel drive vehicles. Always driveat a safe speed.
WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS
Do not use four-wheel drive high orfour-wheel drive low mode on dry, hardsurfaced roads. Doing so can produceexcessive noise, increase tire wear and candamage driveline components. Four-wheeldrive high or four-wheel drive low mode isonly for use on consistently slippery orloose surfaces. Use of four-wheel drive lowmode on these surfaces could producesome noise, such as occasional clunks, butshould not damage driveline components.
For vehicles with an electronicshift-on-the-fly transfer case, the drivelinecould become mechanically blocked whenattempting to shift out of a four-wheeldrive mode on dry, hard surfaced roads.
Note:When your vehicle comes with the4x4 part-time selectable engagementtransfer case and you are transitioning fromconsistently loose or slippery surfaces, besure the four-wheel drive system is notmechanically blocked once you are on dry,hard surfaced roads in two-wheel drive high.
Note: In certain scenarios, where thefour-wheel drive system has difficultyengaging, a To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPHor To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/hmessage could appear in the instrumentcluster. You can also see this messagewhen engaging the four-wheel drive systemin extreme cold climates at the beginningof the drive cycle. Once the driveline warmsup, shifting to four-wheel drive can resumeas normal.
Operating Four-Wheel Drive witha Spare or Mismatched Tires
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size ofthe spare tire can affect the four-wheeldrive system.
If there is a significant difference betweenthe size of the spare tire and the remainingtires, you could have limited four-wheeldrive functionality, added noise, discomfortand driveline damage.
Due to normal tire wear, your spare tire isnot necessarily the same size as youron-road tires, which makes your spare tirea dissimilar size. Use the spare tire on alimited basis only.
When driving with a dissimilar wheel andtire assembly do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) whenoperating in a four-wheel drive mode.
•Select a four-wheel drive mode unlessthe vehicle is stationary.
•Use a four-wheel drive mode on drypavement.
You could have limited four-wheel drivefunctionality when driving with a dissimilarwheel and tire assembly, especially whendriving in a mechanically locked four-wheeldrive mode. You can experience thefollowing:
•Additional noise from the transfer caseor other drive components.
•Difficulty shifting in and out of amechanically locked four-wheel drivemode.
•Driveline component damage.
Mechanical Shift Blocking
On vehicles with an electronicshift-on-the-fly transfer case, the transfercase distributes torque to the front wheelsby mechanically interlocking the front andrear driveshafts together. Various externalfactors can affect shifting performance ofthis type of system including, but notlimited to:
•Vehicle acceleration.
•Dissimilar tire sizes.
•High steering input.
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