Multiple errors/cautions when starting vehicle with DOORS OFF

[bwomp91]

Hi all,

I've had my Bronco about a month now. 4dr Badlands, Lux. I've removed the doors twice, and both times a problem is occurring for about half of the vehicle starts.

As soon as I press the ignition button, multiple chimes and warnings display on the dash:

- Service AdvanceTrac
- Check Brake System
- Hill Start Assist Not Available
- Pre-Collision Assist Not Available

Again, this ONLY happens with all doors removed, and only about half of the time. I contact my dealer salesperson who just told me to contact Service to set up an appointment.

Anyone else see this?

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[xcxv]

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[Dubsesd]

Yes it happens to me with the doors off. I’m not worried about it I’m sure there will be a software update at some point to fix it.

 

[da_jokker]

This was brought up on some other threads. apparently there's a disclaimer that says the doors should only be removed off-road. So in the vehicle is in a on-road mode, it can complain.

 

[De Brus]

Yeah another couple members were having this issue also. I think we just need to wait for an OTA update to resolve some of these quirks. As far as I can remember, I think disconnecting the negative battery terminal for a minute seemed to help for a bit. Otherwise, I would wait for an update instead of taking it in for service.

 

[Jandsnagel]

My memory isn’t nearly as good as it used to be, but I thought there was a post about this. I think the answer was to make sure that your seatbelt is fastened before starting the vehicle.

 

[ZackDanger]

Is this related to removing or installing doors while the vehicle is on?

 

[da_jokker]

Yeah that's the one. So stupid question, but have we confirmed that we are allowed to remove the doors for normal driving?

I mean that sticker literally suggest that the Bronco was not designed to have the doors removed unless you're off-roading. I mean we all know Jeep people do it, I do it, and Broncos supposed to compete with Jeep...so WTF Ford?

 

[Ilmguy1234]

Mine does it as well. Dealer is looking into solutions. I will say it does it less with seat belt on and never does it if you remote start.

 

[JPG]

Solution from other users, is to put your seat belt ON before starting the engine. Some have reported that those codes disappeared after they started in that order.

 

[bwomp91]

Yeah that's the one. So stupid question, but have we confirmed that we are allowed to remove the doors for normal driving?

I mean that sticker literally suggest that the Bronco was not designed to have the doors removed unless you're off-roading. I mean we all know Jeep people do it, I do it, and Broncos supposed to compete with Jeep...so WTF Ford?

I mean I sure as hell have been driving without doors around town haha

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