Bronco ForScan Thread

[Sldavid]

I mean it works. My ass sweated before I realized I hit the driver one accidentally when trying to press the Audio button instead lol

Hahahaha

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[DirtyLuke]

Still need to do a ton of research before dipping my feet into the Forscan world and how to do it successfully (and back it out for warranty work). But there's one feature in particular I want and haven't found in this forum yet. Has anyone messed with the police dark car mode? I want to kill all my exterior lights.

 

[Cursed Bronco]

It seems like this thread started cool, but then the things I wanted to do ended up being questionable or confusing

• A lot of talk about heated steering wheel in the beginning, but now seeing the Big Bend doesn't contain the heating element so it would be useless?
• Really wanted to change the blinker flash to 5 instead of 3, but now looks like someone is saying that no longer is an option?

Is there a better thread on here or another forum for this somewhere with more information, or is our vehicle just not researched enough yet? A lot of questions with people asking how to maybe do certain things, but no solid answers.

 

[cprcubed]

You "might" find some useful information in the FORScan.org forums, but it might take some time-consuming searching through it all. Cheers!

 

[Dude]

It seems like this thread started cool, but then the things I wanted to do ended up being questionable or confusing

• A lot of talk about heated steering wheel in the beginning, but now seeing the Big Bend doesn't contain the heating element so it would be useless?
• Really wanted to change the blinker flash to 5 instead of 3, but now looks like someone is saying that no longer is an option?

Is there a better thread on here or another forum for this somewhere with more information, or is our vehicle just not researched enough yet? A lot of questions with people asking how to maybe do certain things, but no solid answers.

You are in the right thread and I believe FORScan items work for bronco sports.

You are correct that if the bronco sport does not contain the necessary hardware (e.g. the heated steering wheel), FORScan cannot enable when the hardware is non-existent.

You are correct that this thread is not well organized, often is cryptic and rarely do people provide step by step instructions and often leave details for the reader to figure out. Just the nature of this specific forum topic.

Backup your configuration as discussed earlier in this thread then try a simple change to make sure your FORScan setup is working for you. Good luck!!

 

[DAWiens]

I just tried on my 2021 Bronco sport badlands with B&O and the settings are definitely different. Adjusted the rear speakers and there was a slight improvement. Has anyone else had any luck with the B&O system?

 

[Kratz17]

So let's say I change a bunch of things on my 23 BS OB and I want to reset everything to factory default but I don't remember, how can I do that ??

Thanks!

 

[CaptainNedVT]

So let's say I change a bunch of things on my 23 BS OB and I want to reset everything to factory default but I don't remember, how can I do that ??

Thanks!

Save all of your settings to the laptop before changing anything, then reload as necessary.

 

[Trist0n]

Just curious if anyone has looked into additional GOAT modes on non-badlands trims. There is a reasonable chance it's possible despite missing some of the hardware; the 6G bronco boys are able to do it on trims that dont have the hardware, and the Maverick guys are able to enable off-road modes with the additional traction logic for FX4 models (see https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/forscan-mod-enable-all-drive-modes-eco-sport-mud-and-snow-confirmed-working.10229/). Heck, they're able to do it on FWD hybrid models!

I know people in this thread have ticked on the option on the BS's without an effect. Do we have any thoughts about whether this is tied to the GOAT mode selector? The ranger truck guys are able to add terrain management modes by adding the buttons and enabling it in forscan (https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/terrain-management-upgrade.4901/page-4).

The GOAT mode module is pretty self contained, what happens if you swap one in and enable the modes in forscan?? Obviously it's not going to magically add a locking diff, but something like trail control or some mud modes on non badlands would be interesting, since it all leans heavily on ABS magic anyway

For anyone curious, the difference in part numbers appears to be M1PZ-14B596-AA (Badlands Switch with more buttons), and M1PZ-14B596-BA (Non badlands, without buttons). The modules themselves look identical in their hookups

 

[Dude]

Just curious if anyone has looked into additional GOAT modes on non-badlands trims. There is a reasonable chance it's possible despite missing some of the hardware; the 6G bronco boys are able to do it on trims that dont have the hardware, and the Maverick guys are able to enable off-road modes with the additional traction logic for FX4 models (see https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/forscan-mod-enable-all-drive-modes-eco-sport-mud-and-snow-confirmed-working.10229/). Heck, they're able to do it on FWD hybrid models!

I know people in this thread have ticked on the option on the BS's without an effect. Do we have any thoughts about whether this is tied to the GOAT mode selector? The ranger truck guys are able to add terrain management modes by adding the buttons and enabling it in forscan (https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/terrain-management-upgrade.4901/page-4).

The GOAT mode module is pretty self contained, what happens if you swap one in and enable the modes in forscan?? Obviously it's not going to magically add a locking diff, but something like trail control or some mud modes on non badlands would be interesting

See my prior post which includes:

Also don’t believe someone that states you can add additional GOAT modes to the non-Badlands (and non First Edition) models. That is for the full size Bronco not for the 1.5L Bronco Sport models which do not have the hardware needed for the additional GOAT modes that are on the Badlands/FE (and certain Heritage models).

 

[Trist0n]

See my prior post which includes:

Also don’t believe someone that states you can add additional GOAT modes to the non-Badlands (and non First Edition) models. That is for the full size Bronco not for the 1.5L Bronco Sport models which do not have the hardware needed for the additional GOAT modes that are on the Badlands/FE (and certain Heritage models).

Yes, I saw your post but it didn't really say anything except that nobody had figured it out yet. I linked 3 separate vehicles (6G Bronco, Ranger, and Maverick) that are able to enable alternate drive modes without all the equipped hardware. It may not be possible, but it's certainly not impossible

 

[Dude]

Yes, I saw your post but it didn't really say anything except that nobody had figured it out yet. I linked 3 separate vehicles (6G Bronco, Ranger, and Maverick) that are able to enable alternate drive modes without all the equipped hardware. It may not be possible, but it's certainly not impossible

Yep you are right, it is not impossible and there is a post about what it takes to add hardware that provide the additional GOAT modes to a bronco sport without them. I recall it’s quite involved and was more expensive than buying a Badlands but I didn’t save the link - you might be able to find the post by searching.

 

[Mark S.]

Yes, I saw your post but it didn't really say anything except that nobody had figured it out yet. I linked 3 separate vehicles (6G Bronco, Ranger, and Maverick) that are able to enable alternate drive modes without all the equipped hardware. It may not be possible, but it's certainly not impossible

My question would be what are you trying to accomplish? If you don't have the hardware to utilize then enabling a mode is not the same as getting the additional capability those modes are meant to offer.

 

[Trist0n]

My question would be what are you trying to accomplish? If you don't have the hardware to utilize then enabling a mode is not the same as getting the additional capability those modes are meant to offer.

Well, the driving modes are not all hardware related. For example, per Ford Mud N Ruts:

• This mode enhances vehicle performance to traverse muddy, rutted or uneven terrains.
• Lower gears hold longer in mud/ruts mode to maintain momentum in soft conditions.
• Mud/ruts mode engages the four-wheel drive lock which you can switch off using the drive mode controller.
• Mud/ruts mode optimizes braking for off-road conditions, allowing quick path corrections and minimized stopping distance when on deformable surfaces. The engine sound enhances when in mud/ruts mode.

Clearly the locking hardware isnt there, but the pathing logic probably is. Per the maverick forum, they were succusseful in noting that AWD performed differently in each added mode. All in the sake of 'why not' of course, its probably not much more useful than normal mode even IF it's able to be enabled, but it doesnt hurt to try it out

Additionally, per Ford Rock Crawl has plenty of non-hardware changes (not that I ever intend to rock crawl in an outer banks!)

• For off-road driving. For optimum rock-climbing ability. Rock crawl mode engages the four-wheel drive lock.
• Rock crawl mode optimizes the vehicle systems to provide maximum traction and slow speed performance. Lower gears hold longer in rock crawl mode to minimize shifting when traversing rocks and obstacles.
• The accelerator pedal dampens to improve throttle control and minimize speed change over rough terrain. The steering optimizes for less effort with reduced kick-back.
• Rock crawl mode optimizes braking for off-road conditions, allowing quick path corrections and minimized stopping distance when on deformable surfaces. The engine sound enhances when in rock crawl mode.

 

[Mark S.]

Well, the driving modes are not all hardware related. For example, per Ford Mud N Ruts:

• This mode enhances vehicle performance to traverse muddy, rutted or uneven terrains.
• Lower gears hold longer in mud/ruts mode to maintain momentum in soft conditions.
• Mud/ruts mode engages the four-wheel drive lock which you can switch off using the drive mode controller.
• Mud/ruts mode optimizes braking for off-road conditions, allowing quick path corrections and minimized stopping distance when on deformable surfaces. The engine sound enhances when in mud/ruts mode.

Clearly the locking hardware isnt there, but the pathing logic probably is. Per the maverick forum, they were succusseful in noting that AWD performed differently in each added mode. All in the sake of 'why not' of course, its probably not much more useful than normal mode even IF it's able to be enabled, but it doesnt hurt to try it out

Additionally, per Ford Rock Crawl has plenty of non-hardware changes (not that I ever intend to rock crawl in an outer banks!)

• For off-road driving. For optimum rock-climbing ability. Rock crawl mode engages the four-wheel drive lock.
• Rock crawl mode optimizes the vehicle systems to provide maximum traction and slow speed performance. Lower gears hold longer in rock crawl mode to minimize shifting when traversing rocks and obstacles.
• The accelerator pedal dampens to improve throttle control and minimize speed change over rough terrain. The steering optimizes for less effort with reduced kick-back.
• Rock crawl mode optimizes braking for off-road conditions, allowing quick path corrections and minimized stopping distance when on deformable surfaces. The engine sound enhances when in rock crawl mode.

You can minimize shifting and keep the transmission in lower gears by pressing the L button on the shift knob. Other than that, how would you know if the computer is actually making changes to braking and throttle action? It's pretty easy to tell if the PTU or rear diff are locked--you can hear the clutches. These are the components that "optimize" the vehicle for maximum traction, not the torque vectoring feature that forces power from spinning wheels to stationary wheels. Torque vectoring operates whether you have a G.O.A.T. mode engaged or not.

I just don't see how without some pretty sophisticated testing you would know if brake or throttle function has changed, or if it is how it would help in an off-road situation.

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