Oh that’s right. That’s the one I added. Forgive me I’m old. LolMy 2022 Badlands came with BAJA, but not sport…
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Oh that’s right. That’s the one I added. Forgive me I’m old. LolMy 2022 Badlands came with BAJA, but not sport…
You are correct sir. I forgot it was sport I added. LolI have a 22 badlands and it does come with Baja mode. It's why I asked, since I've read on these forums that Baja mode was more suited for the wild track or raptor.
Yeah, very confusing. I didn't even remember there was an individual sand mode. I thought it was lumped in with slippery mode.You are correct sir. I forgot it was sport I added. Lol
Right.So it looks there IS a dedicated Sand mode and it's in every trim along with Baja mode in badlands, wild track and first edition.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/attachments/a1257c87-4f78-48a7-92a1-6f55545d0b9f-png-png.146144/
I got mine up to 55 on Cape Cod National Seashore. Donuts, too. (Don't tell the National Park Service!)Badlands are still quite good at high speed. I've had mine over 60 on sand flats.
If you ever want to verify that sand is indeed slippery, just go to hard-packed dunes in Iraq and let that thin layer of wind-blown sand marbles whisk you away, haha.Should one ever wish to verify that sand is not "slippery" try using it as a lubricant.
Thanks for the post. I went to the Nevada one and it was packed with snow. Pretty fun and informative. I am super careful with my badlands since its also my daily, so i like to ask questions about capabilities and such.Right.
First, I think that the mode/gearing differences (especially those in 2H, 4H, and AWD) among trim levels are minimal. For example, I see minimal mpg difference between "Eco" and "Normal"--but I don't have "Sport" to compare. No do I feel major differences when I'm in rockcrawl vs 4L/normal. I'm open to more knowledgeable people explaining if this is otherwise. Ford's logic is that some off-road modes call for different shift points. As a certified (or certifiable?) old fart, I'm an old gearhead, and am used to selecting my shift points on the basis of need, situation, and feel. But fewer people these days have that experience, so automakers do the thinking for you.
My point for this follow-up post is that different models are "geared" (pun intended) more towards some off-road applications (and enthusiasts) than others, and GVW is an important factor. Consider that the engineers have to balance out the vehicle's weight, its cargo capabilities; throw in towing capacity and you have another major variable.
The Badlands has the swaybar disconnect--very handy for serious trail driving. Not needed or available on the Wildtrak.
I think Ford got it right: a major product line with enough minor differentiation to appeal to purists, and provide extensive options variations to entice buyers to up-step their model selections. They are in business to make money, after all.)
A personal note: My first off-roading was in the Sonora Desert with International Scouts (three sticks!) in 1965--a geological research outfit. I never got back to it for sixty (!!) years (did trucking, law enforcement, all sorts of behind-the-wheel stuff), until I put in an order for a Badlands/non-Sas. But a dealer's cancellation for a Badlands/Lux/Sas came in, and I grabbed it--at very high dealer markup. I splurged on that beauty, and haven't regretted a thing since.
Check out this thread, with special attention to the charts on the first post. Lots of good info.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ilability-for-each-model-trim-projected.2521/
Last point: neverowneda4x4, you've got a great vehicle. Take the Off-Roadeo orientation course (at Moab, if possible). Learn, go out and (responsibly!) enjoy!
Wrong answerBadlands doesn’t come with Baja mode but you can add it with forscan. And the badlands does great with the stock bilstiens at high speed…it is a blast. It mainly holds the gears longer so your can get the rpms up….
Yes I know….if you read farther down I corrected myself….Wrong answer
Badlands does come stock with Baja mode and to answer the original question
Ford was trying to make the wildtrak appeal to the market
Back in 2021 and 2022 the badlands was the superior rig, until ford saved the wildtrak from going to the wayside by adding the 3.0 suspension….
Sport also activates 4A unless you manually change it. Difference between Sport and Baja? Beats me. There’s a chart floating around out there somewhere. But I don’t really use GOAT modes that often (except Sport every now and then when next to a Jeep at a stop light)Putting it in Baja and manually back into 2H makes it behave like sport mode.
Now I know you know lolYes I know….if you read farther down I corrected myself….
I was just out doing some high speed test runs in deep sand.So what is different about Baja goat mode and the slippery (sand and snow) goat mode? Sorry, I'm not an experienced off roader.
I guess they changed something for YOUR Badlands, then, as my 2023 Badlands - built in March of 2023 - definitely does have Baja mode. Are you sure you have a Badlands?Unless they changed something for ‘23 it does not. I had to add it to my ‘22 via forscan