4A automatically turned itself on this morning. Is that normal?

[UnderTheSea]

Hello!

I have a 2023 Badlands, Sport Mode has not been enabled. When I turned on my Bronco this morning, a message popped up saying that 4x4 had been enabled, so I looked over and it had switched to 4A. I was still in Normal Mode. Is this normal? Can it change by itself? Could it be due to the weather? Today is the first day that we dropped below zero(-2 degrees Celsius).

Thanks,
Tara

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[userdude]

Huh. Like "geez it's cold let's get some extra traction because ice!" turned on?

 

[Headsong]

Would love that! But never seen it. An undocumented feature? lol

 

[UnderTheSea]

Huh. Like "geez it's cold let's get some extra traction because ice!" turned on?

That is literally what happened! I think...

Would love that! But never seen it. An undocumented feature? lol

I'm not sure as of yet, I'm going to see what happens the next time I go out...

 

[JohnnyBronco]

My OBX with advanced Awd is always in 4A. Rarely ever disengage.

 

[FoxFour281]

It's fairly common to build logic into the 4A system. Ford is probably assuming that below zero temps would mean there is snow/ice on the ground.

I was reading somewhere online that design team for Maverick built logic into the AWD system to engage when the wipers turned on. If wipers are on, then the weather is crappy enough the driver might needs additional traction.

4A (4X4 AUTO) – Provides electronic controlled four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear wheels, as required, for increased traction. 4A tuning varies based on selected Drive Mode. 4A in Normal and Sport is appropriate for all on-road driving conditions, including, dry road surfaces. 4A in Snow/Wet is appropriate for slippery on-road conditions such as snow and ice covered roads.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Are you sure you didn't accidentally engage when you last drove it? I have 4A in both my F150 Raptor and Wildtrak. It neither has done this in sub freezing temps.

 

[msujay2012]

Your Bronco is telling you something. Get me off the pavement!

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