Gas gauge not going down and other weird issues

[Ultraswip]

I've owned my bronco for about a month now. I filled up my tank last Friday (4 days ago) and noticed my digital gas gauge hasn't dropped at all. The Miles to Empty appears to be working correctly and the average MPGs are changing so it seems like it might just be a UI glitch. Wondering what I should do about this? It appeared to work fine up until now.

While on the topic there's also some other annoying things that seem to be electronics related:

1. My screen sometimes just stays black when i turn on the vehicle or other times will glitch at the intro animation and just stay on the bronco graphic. Not a huge deal as turning the vehicle off/on again fixes it but still annoying.

2. Air recirculation will only stay on for a min or two before turning itself off. This is driving me crazy as I hate the smell of exhaust from traffic entering the cabin. All my other vehicles run in recirculation mode all the time unless I'm on a long road trip then I'll manually disable from time to time to pull in some fresh air.

3. Have to disable auto start-stop every time I drive. Guessing this isn't a glitch but annoying none the less. Any other vehicle i've owned with this had a full-time master override in settings.

4. I like to drive in Sport mode but it appears to not remember this between starts. The GOAT mode will automatically switch backed to Normal but will also remain in 4A.

5. Only 10 radio presets when the UI could support infinite

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[Ducati1098]

2, 3 and 4 are all normal. It should ask if you want to stay in the previous mode. If you don’t press okay, it’ll go back to normal mode.
As for the other issues, your best option is to bring it to your dealer so they can figure out what’s wrong.

 

[TXBronco1313]

Is the gas gauge updating on the Ford pass app?

 

[Brian_B]

You obviously have unlocked infinite energy!

 

[Derrick]

I have always believed this is a little trick Ford has done for many years with the gas gauge. When you fill the gas tank the level goes higher then the float and you drive around thinking you are getting great mileage as the needle is not moving for some time, but then after the level gets lower you notice the gauge starting to drop to the point you are asking where all the gas is going. So enjoy the moment that you think you are getting great mileage it wears off after a while, ask me how I know... lol

 

[helifino16]

Fuel gauge does not cover the degradation of the Dilithium Crystals with regular use. You have to get Scotty to check on that.

 

[tock13]

Wish I had that problem. My gas gauge drops faster than a lead balloon.

 

[Brian_B]

I have always believed this is a little trick Ford has done for many years with the gas gauge. When you fill the gas tank the level goes higher then the float and you drive around thinking you are getting great mileage as the needle is not moving for some time, but then after the level gets lower you notice the gauge starting to drop to the point you are asking where all the gas is going. So enjoy the moment that you think you are getting great mileage it wears off after a while, ask me how I know... lol

I used to joke about my Ranger - the first half tank would get 300 miles, the last half tank would get 50.

 

[OmahaKevin]

I've owned my bronco for about a month now. I filled up my tank last Friday (4 days ago) and noticed my digital gas gauge hasn't dropped at all. The Miles to Empty appears to be working correctly and the average MPGs are changing so it seems like it might just be a UI glitch. Wondering what I should do about this? It appeared to work fine up until now.

While on the topic there's also some other annoying things that seem to be electronics related:

1. My screen sometimes just stays black when i turn on the vehicle or other times will glitch at the intro animation and just stay on the bronco graphic. Not a huge deal as turning the vehicle off/on again fixes it but still annoying.

2. Air recirculation will only stay on for a min or two before turning itself off. This is driving me crazy as I hate the smell of exhaust from traffic entering the cabin. All my other vehicles run in recirculation mode all the time unless I'm on a long road trip then I'll manually disable from time to time to pull in some fresh air.

3. Have to disable auto start-stop every time I drive. Guessing this isn't a glitch but annoying none the less. Any other vehicle i've owned with this had a full-time master override in settings.

4. I like to drive in Sport mode but it appears to not remember this between starts. The GOAT mode will automatically switch backed to Normal but will also remain in 4A.

5. Only 10 radio presets when the UI could support infinite

For #5, there is a setting under Radio, I think, where you can change the number of available presets.

 

[FleshTuxedo]

Thanks for reminding me I need to get gas tonight

 

[SierraBronco]

I've owned my bronco for about a month now. I filled up my tank last Friday (4 days ago) and noticed my digital gas gauge hasn't dropped at all. The Miles to Empty appears to be working correctly and the average MPGs are changing so it seems like it might just be a UI glitch. Wondering what I should do about this? It appeared to work fine up until now.

While on the topic there's also some other annoying things that seem to be electronics related:

1. My screen sometimes just stays black when i turn on the vehicle or other times will glitch at the intro animation and just stay on the bronco graphic. Not a huge deal as turning the vehicle off/on again fixes it but still annoying.

2. Air recirculation will only stay on for a min or two before turning itself off. This is driving me crazy as I hate the smell of exhaust from traffic entering the cabin. All my other vehicles run in recirculation mode all the time unless I'm on a long road trip then I'll manually disable from time to time to pull in some fresh air.

3. Have to disable auto start-stop every time I drive. Guessing this isn't a glitch but annoying none the less. Any other vehicle i've owned with this had a full-time master override in settings.

4. I like to drive in Sport mode but it appears to not remember this between starts. The GOAT mode will automatically switch backed to Normal but will also remain in 4A.

5. Only 10 radio presets when the UI could support infinite

My rappy does the blank screen upon startup, but no issues with the bronco yet. (Both 2022)

Try turning auto off to see if that does anything for the recirc. My understanding is that this is to prevent the dirty sock smell that was happening on other Ford models from 2018-2020. I’ve gone through the modules and tried to turn it off but have had no luck.

Three can be disabled with Forscan

Normal

Uncertain

Hope this helps if not already answered by other members

 

[Johnsolo_02]

For #5, there is a setting under Radio, I think, where you can change the number of available presets.

This is true. Added presets 11-13 from SiriusXM the other day from while fiddling with some settings.

 

[Brian_B]

Try turning auto off to see if that does anything for the recirc. My understanding is that this is to prevent the dirty sock smell that was happening on other Ford models from 2018-2020. I’ve gone through the modules and tried to turn it off but have had no luck.

There was a settlement about emissions getting into the cabin on 2011-2017 Explorers, particularly police cruisers. Ford didn't issue a recall but did cut a big check in a settlement - and part of their "fix" was to utterly break cabin recirc to prevent it from happening again.

https://www.reuters.com/business/au...rder-probe-without-seeking-recall-2023-01-23/

From the article:
Ford also issued a procedure in 2017 as part of a Field Service Action (FSA) that includes a heating and cooling reprogramming operation as part of a field service action. Tests demonstrated a substantial reduction of carbon monoxide levels due solely to reprogramming, NHTSA said.

 

[SierraBronco]

There was a settlement about emissions getting into the cabin on 2011-2017 Explorers, particularly police cruisers. Ford didn't issue a recall but did cut a big check in a settlement - and part of their "fix" was to utterly break cabin recirc to prevent it from happening again.

https://www.reuters.com/business/au...rder-probe-without-seeking-recall-2023-01-23/

From the article:
Ford also issued a procedure in 2017 as part of a Field Service Action (FSA) that includes a heating and cooling reprogramming operation as part of a field service action. Tests demonstrated a substantial reduction of carbon monoxide levels due solely to reprogramming, NHTSA said.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh. Thank you for the correction. You’d think they’d have done this for when the vehicle is in park versus driving. Makes me crazy to be driving in super dusty conditions and the recirc turns off.

 

[Tricky Mike]

Whoa, get a load of this guy over here that can afford a full tank of gas. Showoff!

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