Bronco Raptor Limp Mode in Sand Dunes

[swamp2]

This occurrence seems very unfortunate, unexpected and seems like a bug/defect. You can cut to 4:03 to see the limp mode.

I think I read something about Sand mode preventing this. That's not the exact mode name in the Raptor.

I'm planning to spend some significant time in the sand if/when I get mine so I'm keen to hear if this is a real issue or can be worked around.

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[Paul Gagnon]

I wonder if it has something to do with the Forward Collision Assist.

 

[Dom]

My friend took me out to glamus for a few days, and we did oldsmobile hill. For an east coast kid like myself, it was an experience I will never forget. That place is a natural wonder. Sand dunes as far as the eye can see. INSANE!!!

 

[Toccoa]

This occurrence seems very unfortunate, unexpected and seems like a bug/defect. You can cut to 4:03 to see the limp mode.

It's a Bronco on steroids. Makes sense.

 

[j_marinelli]

It's a Bronco on steroids. Makes sense.

 

[Crzr45]

Common on f250’s . Turn off traction control( hold button for a few seconds) it de powers sensing wheel slip if it’s the same problem.

 

[vrtical]

Common on f250’s . Turn off traction control( hold button for a few seconds) it de powers sensing wheel slip if it’s the same problem.

I had mine do it on the street, broke the rear tires loose on a hill turn and it went into limp mode so yes turn of TC while in those types of environments. Its the same on other Fords that have TC.

 

[Raptor911]

I am not sure why the owner even had TC on at the dunes.

 

[Squatch]

It's a Bronco on steroids. Makes sense.

If that's what it looks like in limp mode, just imagine...

 

[swamp2]

I am not sure why the owner even had TC on at the dunes.

He did? I thought he said he got the same result in Baja Mode. I assume Baja mode does not turn TC off. He also seemed to conclude the cause was the jumping, not excessive wheel spin as he had climbed successfully without jumping.

 

[Raptor911]

I am pretty sure that even in baja mode ... TC is still on. You have to hold down the TC button for 5 seconds to completely turn it off.

He did? I thought he said he got the same result in Baja Mode. I assume Baja mode does not turn TC off. He also seemed to conclude the cause was the jumping, not excessive wheel spin as he had climbed successfully without jumping.

 

[swamp2]

I am pretty sure that even in baja mode ... TC is still on. You have to hold down the TC button for 5 seconds to completely turn it off.

Hopefully Baja Mode adjusts TC/stability control. Hopefully as well TC off is the simple fix for the occurrence in the video.

 

[vrtical]

Hopefully Baja Mode adjusts TC/stability control. Hopefully as well TC off is the simple fix for the occurrence in the video.

I would expect Baja mode to be in "off road use only" which should turn off TC entirely but apparently its an oversight.

 

[RoBear]

I had the exact same issues in Glamis with my Braptor, it happened a few times in low speed situations in different modes but only when the sand was wet. like in the under 10 mph speed range. it sounds crazy but I put the vehicle in mud mode and it went away. after the rain passed and the sand completely dried I had no issues in Baja or any other modes at any speed. I don't think the ECM likes the heavy load of the wet sand at slow speeds and de rates the engine.

 

[swamp2]

I had the exact same issues in Glamis with my Braptor, it happened a few times in low speed situations in different modes but only when the sand was wet. like in the under 10 mph speed range. it sounds crazy but I put the vehicle in mud mode and it went away. after the rain passed and the sand completely dried I had no issues in Baja or any other modes at any speed. I don't think the ECM likes the heavy load of the wet sand at slow speeds and de rates the engine.

Thanks for sharing and adding to the knowledge base here. Did you try TC or stability control off in any modes?

Regardless seems like a bug to me. Would love to know if this is by design.

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