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Active Grille Shutters

Deepshag
Aug 03, 2020

Wank ER

Aug 03, 2020

Noticed on the Ford Build site that the First Edition does not include Active Grille Shutters as on all the other models? Typo? Unique grille? Interesting......maybe it's a Feng Shei thing with blue leather.

https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/2021/compare-models/
What do all'yall think?

Edit - just noted the Badlands does not either - must be a suspension or Front Stabilizer Bar Disconnect thing
2021 FE Cactus Grey
Dubya TF

Standing Grumpy Face

Moderator

Aug 03, 2020

#1
I'm sure the FE has it. They just forgot to list it.

Rank 0

Aug 04, 2020

#2
So.....i am surprised this hasn't been asked yet but what do these active grille shutters do and why do they do it?

Wank ER

Aug 04, 2020

#3
"The shutters open and close automatically to control airflow, reducing aerodynamic drag and improving fuel efficiency. "

More here: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/ac...re-latest-way-to-improve-fuel-efficiency.html
Delusionary, SierraHotelBronco

Rank VI

Aug 04, 2020

#4
Uncle Sam
So.....i am surprised this hasn't been asked yet but what do these active grille shutters do and why do they do it?
They are normally for aerodynamics at speed.
Deepshag

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Aug 04, 2020

#5
Wonder if they will help with cold weather warm up?
Deano Bronc

Rank VI

Aug 04, 2020

#6
Bronco5.0
Wonder if they will help with cold weather warm up?

Yeah. Basically they close to help warmup and reduce drag and open as needed for thermal management. My 2012 Focus had them.

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Aug 04, 2020

#7
They have had these on heavy trucks since the 60s.
Wonder if the fan can be reversed to blow debris out of radiator?
Ponds

Rank V

Aug 05, 2020

#8
Deepshag
Noticed on the Ford Build site that the First Edition does not include Active Grille Shutters as on all the other models? Typo? Unique grille? Interesting......maybe it's a Feng Shei thing with blue leather.

https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/2021/compare-models/
What do all'yall think?

Edit - just noted the Badlands does not either - must be a suspension or Front Stabilizer Bar Disconnect thing
I bet you're right- actuators and sway bar disconnect would be in the same territory possibly.

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