wheel FORD BRONCO 2023 Owners Manual

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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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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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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WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of release, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the local Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use datato enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services equipped withyour vehicle or to which you subscribe. Wetake no responsibility for services that thirdparties provide.
Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L coulduse the modem. To disable, turn off theSiriusXM with 360L or Vehicle Connectivitysetting. See Enabling and Disabling theModem (page 483).
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SERVICE DATA
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, for example, your contact information,to offer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to ourservice providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject tolegal requirements in Canada, the UnitedStates and other countries applicable tothem, for example, lawful requirements todisclose personal information togovernmental authorities in thosecountries.
EVENT DATA
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating.
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
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Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe.
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 483).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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STEERING WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH: CRUISE CONTROL,
VEHICLES WITHOUT: LANE KEEPING AID, EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
See Setting the Cruise Control Speed (page 250).A
See Switching Cruise Control On and Off (page 250).B
See Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls (page 126).C
See Using Ford Assistant (page 501).D
See Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls (page 126).E
See Playing or Pausing the Audio Source (page 488).F
See Adjusting the Volume (page 489).G
See Resuming the Set Speed (page 251).H
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STEERING WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL, EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
See Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed (page 255).A
See Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap (page 256).B
See Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off (page 273).C
See Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls (page 126).D
See Using Ford Assistant (page 501).E
See Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls (page 126).F
See Playing or Pausing the Audio Source (page 488).G
See Adjusting the Volume (page 489).H
See Resuming the Set Speed (page 257).I
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STEERING WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH: CRUISE CONTROL/LANE
KEEPING AID, EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
See Setting the Cruise Control Speed (page 250).A
See Switching Cruise Control On and Off (page 250).B
See Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off (page 273).C
See Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls (page 126).D
See Using Ford Assistant (page 501).E
See Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls (page 126).F
See Playing or Pausing the Audio Source (page 488).G
See Adjusting the Volume (page 489).H
See Resuming the Set Speed (page 251).I
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