Ford is aware of the battery issue. I wonder if maybe the '23 and more so the '24 models have or will have upgraded batteries.
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I just went camping for the first time in my 21 BB for a week and every time I opened a door or something the fans would run for 10 minutes. I've had this car for a couple of months. I was worried that the battery would die. What is a hood solar panel?
I just returned from a 4,000 mile road trip and the start/stop feature is an enigma.
I've always had issues with it. It's a lead acid battery. Service checked it and of course nothing's wrong. Just drive it more often. I guess there are 13 parameters needed for it to operate.
On this trip I've driven as much as 500 miles a day and sometimes it wouldn't work even with the battery fully charged. Then other times it would. No consistency on how it operated.
Why Ford put a lead acid battery in this vehicle is questionable. They won't replace it and I sure as hell aren't paying for it until there comes a point it's needed. It will be an AGM.
I've always had issues with it. It's a lead acid battery. Service checked it and of course nothing's wrong. Just drive it more often. I guess there are 13 parameters needed for it to operate.
On this trip I've driven as much as 500 miles a day and sometimes it wouldn't work even with the battery fully charged. Then other times it would. No consistency on how it operated.
Why Ford put a lead acid battery in this vehicle is questionable. They won't replace it and I sure as hell aren't paying for it until there comes a point it's needed. It will be an AGM.
I have a 6/23 build date in my BB. I will check later and look to see if it is an AGM battery. Fingers crossed. ?
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Yeah, I think they run just to clear condensation, in case you start driving. Hatch glass doesn’t seem to turn them on, not sure about whole hatch or back doors
My solar setup is just a cheap 50w semi-flexible panel on a hood vinyl.
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/for-those-with-the-hood-liner-and-struts.6976/post-123352
I think you're right. I don't see anything that says AGM. Cheapo Lead Acid. As long as I get till the warranty is up with it I guess I can't complain. Just so I know to set my battery tender correctly.
I posted the same battery numbers in the Mechanical and Maintenance and Servicing forum.I think you're right. I don't see anything that says AGM. Cheapo Lead Acid. As long as I get till the warranty is up with it I guess I can't complain. Just so I know to set my battery tender correctly.
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if I've read other responder's comments correctly, you basically contact the dealership's Service department, and tell them to have me bring my car in.
i also get the impression, as you would also if you read these forums that Ford considers this a minor annoyance, and will replace the battery if you nag, nag, nag, and contact Ford customer service, which I have already done. And I'm just guessing here, but I got the strong impression, that Ford is giving service departments grief about replacing the battery now - probably because there have been so many replaced under warranty. It's pretty obvious to me that it's not the battery. It's something in the programming - probably hardcoded - since if it was as simple as a software update, it probably would have been done by now.
So - if You're going to actually research this, instead of just passing it on to the service manager, who probably cringes now when he sees me come in the door, I'll give you the information you asked for, but I'm not taking it in for service again, since five visits have only resulted in a new battery that did not resolve the issue.
It's a shame that one responder actually said they put battery tenders on every one of the Fords in their fleet because of this issue.
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Oh, maybe I just wasn’t hearing them from back there. I know it doesn’t turn on the bronco rock animation on the screen.
Not finding as good of a deal now on panels, mine was $80.
Lensunsolar 50W for $129 is the best deal I can find from Jeff https://a.co/d/1idrjCh
Same company has a 65w made to fit the Bronco Sport, but it’s $289.
https://www.lensunsolar.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=544&search=Bronco+
@biglarrr You guessed pretty good, it can be a software programming error (this was stated by several Ford techs and a Ford dealership parts dept person) but is a software timing error. So yes a software bug is one of several reasons the Deep Sleep mode message pops up (there can of course be a real issue with the battery and or electrical system). As it’s been stated, “deep sleep glitch: all it takes is for 1 module to not respond fast enough causing the vehicle to think the battery is not working correctly”. In my opinion this is not likely going to be fixed by Ford because if you google the issue it has been ongoing for many years across many different Ford vehicles not just the Bronco Sport.
Sorry if I am repeating any other info already mentioned.
But I do believe across all Ford models once the battery drops below a certain voltage the stop/start fails to work properly. There is also a thread on here I believe about people feeling manufactures aren’t using the same quality batteries as they once were and some are experiencing needing batteries replaced within a year. The other thing I have found strange is my father recently has his battery changed on 2020 F-150 and the dealership claimed they needed to reset the electronics in order to function properly with start/stop and other new age features. I found that ti be really strange but he said his neighbor has the same issue but changed his own battery and ended up having ti go back to dealer to have them reset whatever internal gizmo needs resetting. Not sure if anyone has talked about that, or if it’s even needed on the Bronco sport. I hope the issue gets fixed good luck to you.
But I do believe across all Ford models once the battery drops below a certain voltage the stop/start fails to work properly. There is also a thread on here I believe about people feeling manufactures aren’t using the same quality batteries as they once were and some are experiencing needing batteries replaced within a year. The other thing I have found strange is my father recently has his battery changed on 2020 F-150 and the dealership claimed they needed to reset the electronics in order to function properly with start/stop and other new age features. I found that ti be really strange but he said his neighbor has the same issue but changed his own battery and ended up having ti go back to dealer to have them reset whatever internal gizmo needs resetting. Not sure if anyone has talked about that, or if it’s even needed on the Bronco sport. I hope the issue gets fixed good luck to you.
Yes .. it is needed …
Battery Sensor Reset (Battery Management System (BMS) Reset):
When you install a new battery, reset the battery sensor by doing the following:
1. Switch ignition on, and leave the engine off.
Note: Complete Steps 2 & 3 within 10 seconds.
2. Flash the high beam headlamps five times, ending with the high beams off.
3. Press and release the brake pedal 3 times.
The battery warning lamp flashes 3 times to confirm that the reset is successful.
Ford BMS Battery Monitoring System: How it Works and How to Properly Charge Your Battery!
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