2022 Broncos No Longer Have Temperature Setting Displayed on Control Knobs

[Seatmandan]

Yes, they will be Covid broncos

I was going to say that (the C word), but from my understanding, there's some sort of unwritten rule on 6G where you're not supposed to...

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[Toccoa]

I was going to say that (the C word), but from my understanding, there's some sort of unwritten rule on 6G where you're not supposed to...

 

[geoking]

Dani,
My 2020 F150 has the same configuration...BUT, when I turn the knob I get a large graphic on the screen to show the action and result of my turning the knob. Do you get the large graphic as well?
regards,
George

 

[BroncoBoy22]

@D2dhanover do you think retrofitting the ‘21 temp knobs will be possible? And if so will it be relatively easy?

 

[tourproto]

can't believe this is a 27+ page thread, but as a (hopefully) MY22 owner, I am a little bummed about this change.

I doubt this is related to the chip shortage and all about saving $0.10 for Ford. Ergonomically, I am not happy about this. I would like to see the temp on the knob when setting a new temp. But when just looking to see what the current temp is, looking at the screen doesn't take my eyes as far away from the road.

I guess it will depend if the temp is ALWAYS on the flat panel screen or not. If you have to "do something" to get the temp to be displayed on the screen, this is an overall negative change. If the temp is ALWAYS on the screen, then I guess I will just need to look at the screen when setting a new temp, and it will probably become 2nd nature over time.

 

[BroncoBoy22]

can't believe this is a 27+ page thread, but as a (hopefully) MY22 owner, I am a little bummed about this change.

I doubt this is related to the chip shortage and all about saving $0.10 for Ford. Ergonomically, I am not happy about this. I would like to see the temp on the knob when setting a new temp. But when just looking to see what the current temp is, looking at the screen doesn't take my eyes as far away from the road.

I guess it will depend if the temp is ALWAYS on the flat panel screen or not. If you have to "do something" to get the temp to be displayed on the screen, this is an overall negative change. If the temp is ALWAYS on the screen, then I guess I will just need to look at the screen when setting a new temp, and it will probably become 2nd nature over time.

The length of the thread should tell one thing to Ford: Details matter.

They very well may have good reasons for this change as has been mentioned. But the fact that nothing was communicated makes it seem shady.

Stuff like this and the rear sway bar should have been added to the list of ‘22 changes that was advertised. They prob thought people wouldn’t care. Lesson learned. We do.

 

[RedHotLava]

 

[Caseoftexas]

Just saw on twitter, but looks like the 2022 maverick has the temp on the dial…

 

[Mcfly]

Picked up my MY22 BL from dealer yesterday. Didn’t notice till I left the lot that the entire passenger side temperature dial is completely unseated from whatever it is supposed to attach to. I have to cup it on my hand, lift up, and press in hard to get it to engage. But yeah…noticed the temp no longer displays as well.

Calling the dealer tomorrow. Here’s hoping they do t have to rip open the center console to Get to it. Only has 9 miles on it.

 

[Bronco Finder]

Wow, my Rapid Red Badlands with temp display just went up in value

 

[BroncoBoy22]

I imagine it would be fairly straight forward. You would have to replace that whole control panel. I’m sure programming is different as well. I haven’t pulled up the changes in FORScan data yet but will poke around when I get a chance.

Edit: I only see one notable change and that is a change for SBT (Status Bar Temperature). It went from On to Off which I assume means the knobs were the SBT displays. I have not verified this change will bring the temperature display to the top of the APIM but it is the only programming difference. This is strange considering you think it would be the opposite but again I would like to confirm when I get the chance. I found no changes in the actual HVAC Control Module (733) at all. This leads me to believe that an output from the APIM (SYNC Screen) sends the temperature setting to the HVAC CM displays and when default to off the APIM displays it on the status bar. Which again sounds confusing but this is what I see so far. My data reference for what does what could be backwards too (2021 F-150 FORScan spreadsheet)


For those that would like to try it, the change would be in the APIM (7D0). The "*" represents the value that changes. With Dual Zone the value on my 2021's are both 0 and on an Outer Banks Lux it is 4.

7D0-02-02

*xxx

xxxx

xx--

Thank you!! I want to try a retrofit when I get mine. Much appreciated!

 

[QuiteTheMike]

That's a frustrating sacrifice but being in the embedded electronics business I can definitely see that being a choice they might have to make to push production -- I guess those little OLED displays are among the random e-bits that have insanely long lead times... even for a big company like Ford.

 

[BroncoBoy22]

That's a frustrating sacrifice but being in the embedded electronics business I can definitely see that being a choice they might have to make to push production -- I guess those little OLED displays are among the random e-bits that have insanely long lead times... even for a big company like Ford.

Seeing them in the raptor promo material was another kick in the nuts today too lol

 

[AtlanticBlueK6]

What an embarrassment.

I bet it has to do with chip shortage.

What an embarrassment. Wonder if both sizes of radio (8, 12) are getting this treatment. They should have dumped the knobs completely if this is the case. Make smaller ones. These look ridiculous with nothing on them.

 

[andysaurus_rex]

My 2021 does have the temp on the dials but I've been seeing all the 2022s not be done that way, which is a little strange. My guess is the chip shortage is to blame. They cut something small like that rather than something big like heated seats. In the grand scheme of things it's not a huge problem. Does seem a little strange though.

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