Bronco GOAT Modes Guide by Trim - Compiled and Confirmed Info 🐐

[DoubleD]

GOAT Mode Guide Download Link: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/uploads/2021-Bronco-GOAT-Modes-Breakdown.pdf

Been an uptick of questions and discussions mentioning GOAT modes since KOH. We've got more info now than we did, but there's still a lot we don't know. There's also a lot of speculation out there, and it's not always easy to distinguish between confirmed information and educated guesses.

In looking at some of what we've gotten lately, I decided to try and compile what we know and highlight what we don't. I've got the beginnings of a list of sources, and I'm hoping that we'll be able to put our heads together and expand this.

In an effort to avoid the dreaded wall of text - and have some fun with things - it's all compiled and presented in a PDF file. Guide is currently available here.

If you know something that's not included - or notice a correction that needs to be made - please post it in this thread. To have it included in the guide, you must include a source for your information that can be confirmed. A video, photo, statement from a Ford rep, etc.

Right now this includes:

• An overview of GOAT modes
• What they have been verified to do and what they may do
• How modes are selected and displayed on default driver instrument panel
• Available modes by trim
• A breakdown of each mode
• A brief discussion on usefulness
• List of sources

Here are a couple of example pages:

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Planned for the next update:

• Reference to original GOAT meaning as Goes Over All Terrain (@BroncoBuckaroo)
• Rock Crawl with auto trans requires shifting into N to engage 4L (unclear from KOH videos if the same is true on manual (@IDyeti)

Do you receive any additional GOAT modes by adding sasquatch to a Base Model or do you still only receive 5?

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[Used2jeep]

Made it today, primarily using sources from Ford, BN, and KOH videos.

It's very artsy @Natai

 

[Used2jeep]

Do you receive any additional GOAT modes by adding sasquatch to a Base Model or do you still only receive 5?

Squatch does not add GOAT modes.

 

[Natai]

Thanks. I’m deciding on my Black Diamond with or without Advanced 4x4. It might have value if I ever drive in snow or ice (not my current SoCal situation), but after watching the KOH videos, I really want Baja. I don’t want to spend the upgrade cost to Badlands, but I’m thinking 4A could offer a “poor man’s” Baja mode. It’s only a $700 upgrade. Am I off base?

Advanced 4x4 is unrelated to any of the performance elements of Baja.

Baja defaults to 4H, adjusts shift points for improved performance high speed off-roading, adjusts traction control to allow for more slippage in sand at speed.

Advanced 4x4 may offer increased torque and axle control (someone else might know more), but mainly gives you the 4A (4x4 auto) feature. This basically keeps you in 2H until the system detects you need more power/traction and then applies power to the front wheels automatically. This is especially good for ice and snow, or other road conditions that impact traction and control.

Others can probably offer more details, but may take is that 4A will not provide any of the performance enhancements you're looking for from Baja.

 

[Kos]

Ugh... Trying not to spend money on things I don't need or will ever use. Making it sooo hard. Biggest question I'm facing right now is "4A" worth it for the extra $1,500 it will cost to add it to the OB.

 

[SamG]

Advanced 4x4 is unrelated to any of the performance elements of Baja.

Baja defaults to 4H, adjusts shift points for improved performance high speed off-roading, adjusts traction control to allow for more slippage in sand at speed.

Advanced 4x4 may offer increased torque and axle control (someone else might know more), but mainly gives you the 4A (4x4 auto) feature. This basically keeps you in 2H until the system detects you need more power/traction and then applies power to the front wheels automatically. This is especially good for ice and snow, or other road conditions that impact traction and control.

Others can probably offer more details, but may take is that 4A will not provide any of the performance enhancements you're looking for from Baja.

Based on the modes in other vehicles I have driven in which "adjust shift points", I really don't think Baja mode is all that crazy.

the ability to travel at high speed on sand relies on the suspension and 4hi.
I honestly don't think there would be that much of a difference between a 2.3 bronco in 4hi zipping through the sand and a 2.3 bronco in baja zipping through the sand

 

[1975U15]

That's why replied, that's incorrect

G.O.A.T. Means Goes Over All Terrain as per Ford and the original Bronco

Here ya go

It was a failed attempt at sarcasm on my part given the very detailed and excellent piece delivered by the OP. Consider the “extra T” banished for all time and eternity.

It’s all good bud.

 

[texandy89]

Weeeeeee

Hilarious Dukes Of Hazard style off roading

 

[vrtical]

After seeing the KOH videos, its Baja time.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

That's why replied, that's incorrect

G.O.A.T. Means Goes Over All Terrain as per Ford and the original Bronco

Here ya go

Whaddya know, I learned something new.

Also, think the Scout needs to return

 

[ZackDanger]

Since you bring up how to engage the goat modes, you should call out that we know you need to be in N to shift into Rock Crawl mode. This came from one of the KOH videos. Which is pretty typical of engaging 4lo. If its like many other vehicles, if you don't shift into neutral before engaging 4lo the dash will flash and not actually engage 4lo, remaining in 4hi. There's going to be a lot of noobs having this problem...calling it out now might help save some face.

Good catch.

I noticed on one of the KOH videos that when selecting 4L on the dial, the dash shows the message “Shift into Neutral”

Hopefully that will save some people some embarrassment too.

 

[Judge Rufus]

Seems like their is a limit of 7, otherwise I'd have expected the FE to get all 8.

 

[parropski]

Thanks. I’m deciding on my Black Diamond with or without Advanced 4x4. It might have value if I ever drive in snow or ice (not my current SoCal situation), but after watching the KOH videos, I really want Baja. I don’t want to spend the upgrade cost to Badlands, but I’m thinking 4A could offer a “poor man’s” Baja mode. It’s only a $700 upgrade. Am I off base?

From what I can gather,

"Baja" and "Sport" are the same. (increased throttle response and delayed shifting)
The only difference is 4H vs 2H
Just go sport and set it to 4H. It should have the same result.
Some people want "sport" GOAT on the higher trims. Just go "baja" and set it to 2H.
Goats modes are basically "setting" shortcuts.

 

[mylittlepony]

Advanced 4x4 is unrelated to any of the performance elements of Baja.

Baja defaults to 4H, adjusts shift points for improved performance high speed off-roading, adjusts traction control to allow for more slippage in sand at speed.

Advanced 4x4 may offer increased torque and axle control (someone else might know more), but mainly gives you the 4A (4x4 auto) feature. This basically keeps you in 2H until the system detects you need more power/traction and then applies power to the front wheels automatically. This is especially good for ice and snow, or other road conditions that impact traction and control.

Others can probably offer more details, but may take is that 4A will not provide any of the performance enhancements you're looking for from Baja.

I opted for as there is black ice on certain highways here in NYC due to overpass drip and have seen an SUV turn on their side skidding out when driving over one that is not a large contact patch[5/7' aprx].
Advanced should negate this condition greatly.
That would put a damper on the evening coming home from a 'date night' at 4 AM in the cold!

 

[Big Boss]

Thank you for compiling!

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