My car automatically goes into park!

[Trailrunner916]

I recently noticed when I was trying to back into a space that when I opened my driver door to see the parking lines (yes I know it has a back up camera but sometimes I like to see where I’m at visually) my car slammed itself into park. Also when moving forward at a slow speed if you open the driver door the car automatically shifts into park.
not sure that this is a feature I want or need. does anyone else is bronco do this? and is there a way to override this feature

Sponsored

 

[Jrl]

I recently noticed when I was trying to back into a space that when I opened my driver door to see the parking lines (yes I know it has a back up camera but sometimes I like to see where I’m at visually) my car slammed itself into park. Also when moving forward at a slow speed if you open the driver door the car automatically shifts into park.
not sure that this is a feature I want or need. does anyone else is bronco do this? and is there a way to override this feature

Definitely a safety feature , it was designed by ford when they owned Range Rover I believe back in early 2000 s , people where getting injured when they attempt the same thing you were trying . Great safety

 

[Adam06]

I recently noticed when I was trying to back into a space that when I opened my driver door to see the parking lines (yes I know it has a back up camera but sometimes I like to see where I’m at visually) my car slammed itself into park. Also when moving forward at a slow speed if you open the driver door the car automatically shifts into park.
not sure that this is a feature I want or need. does anyone else is bronco do this? and is there a way to override this feature

It’s is definitely a safety feature don’t think it can be overridden. May be possible if you have forscan

 

[birddog2]

My Badlands does not do this.
I tried going into both Drive end Reverse with the driver's side door open.
A warning flashed on the dash that I was not in Park, but the car continued to stay in Drive/Reverse as I had chosen.

 

[AndyMac204]

weird, cause ive reversed a few times with the door open when parking for camping. oddball.

 

[sweetwater]

I have read if you still have your seatbelt buckled you can open
the door and it will not go into park.

 

[Trailrunner916]

My Badlands does not do this.
I tried going into both Drive end Reverse with the driver's side door open.
A warning flashed on the dash that I was not in Park, but the car continued to stay in Drive/Reverse as I had chosen.

If I start with the door open and then go to either reverse or drive it will dash warning lights but not if I am already moving.

 

[Trailrunner916]

I have read if you still have your seatbelt buckled you can open
the door and it will not go into park.

It goes into park while the seat belts are fastened. The passenger door can be opened no problem.

 

[Pmk1710]

You can disable the door sensor if necessary. It’s most likely set up like the full size Bronco for its optional door removal.

I remember the first time I took the doors off my Jeep and forgot about the sensor… drained my battery due to the overhead lights staying on the entire time I was parked and at work.
But - now it’s fun to laugh at new rookie Jeep owners who forget about the door sensors

 

[BSBB4Les]

My BB does it also. I also had a 2020 fusion awd that did the same thing. I think it only works with the dial shifters because I also had a 2019 Ecosport titanium awd that had a traditional shifter that didn't have that feature.

 

[Kraken]

Also if you're in gear and shut off the ignition it will go into park automatically.

 

[Mark S.]

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/10/woman-killed-by-her-own-car-at-drive-through-window/

 

[PonyDriver43]

I recently noticed when I was trying to back into a space that when I opened my driver door to see the parking lines (yes I know it has a back up camera but sometimes I like to see where I’m at visually) my car slammed itself into park. Also when moving forward at a slow speed if you open the driver door the car automatically shifts into park.
not sure that this is a feature I want or need. does anyone else is bronco do this? and is there a way to override this feature

If you keep your seat belt fastened, it will not put itself in Park, unbuckle it goes in park. That is the way my 22 OB functions today.

 

[Trailrunner916]

If you keep your seat belt fastened, it will not put itself in Park, unbuckle it goes in park. That is the way my 22 OB functions today.

No seatbelts buckled or not it still goes into park

 

[cgparsons1983]

My Badlands does not do this.
I tried going into both Drive end Reverse with the driver's side door open.
A warning flashed on the dash that I was not in Park, but the car continued to stay in Drive/Reverse as I had chosen.

Works in my badlands, but I have to leave it in drive, and put on the parking brake, then open the door and turn off the engine. I then see it switch from drive to park.

Sponsored