How good is the terrain management?

I don't have any experience with the terrain control systems, but I've done a fair bit of offroading with open diffs, and I often used one foot on the gas and one on the brake to get the same effect as the BLD. I don't want to pay the extra for Badlands or Sasquatch, so I'll be getting the Base and adding lockers (at ordering if a factory option, aftermarket if not).

Nice! Just read about that technique the other day as well. I did find some info on the ford explorer terrain response system. From what I read it's the same technology as what Land Rovers has in them. Ford and Land Rover developed it together back when Ford owned them. I think the system is going to be very good from what Ive seem eyeing an LR4 before. The trick with those systems is to keep a steady throttle and let the computer figure it out. Possibly the Bronco will use the same system.

Torgsurv

I don't have any experience with the terrain control systems, but I've done a fair bit of offroading with open diffs, and I often used one foot on the gas and one on the brake to get the same effect as the BLD. I don't want to pay the extra for Badlands or Sasquatch, so I'll be getting the Base and adding lockers (at ordering if a factory option, aftermarket if not).

Lockers are the best way to do this, using the brakes wears them out fast. Same as traction control that uses the ABS system kills the pads/shoes.

As we start gaining knowledge regarding Terrain Management systems, the article and video attached below may be helpful. In the example, four terrain modes are described. In the 2021 Bronco, up to 7 GOAT modes are possible.

https://www.avford.com/blogs/3003/h...designed,responding compared to your commands.

BuzzyBud

As we start gaining knowledge regarding Terrain Management systems, the article and video attached below may be helpful. In the example, four terrain modes are described. In the 2021 Bronco, up to 7 GOAT modes are possible.

https://www.avford.com/blogs/3003/h...designed,responding compared to your commands.

Good read, thanks.

Bronco5.0

Lockers are the best way to do this, using the brakes wears them out fast. Same as traction control that uses the ABS system kills the pads/shoes.

I would think the goat mode uses the brakes to transfer torque as well?

Username

I would think the goat mode uses the brakes to transfer torque as well?

It probably does.

Torgsurv

I don't have any experience with the terrain control systems, but I've done a fair bit of offroading with open diffs, and I often used one foot on the gas and one on the brake to get the same effect as the BLD. I don't want to pay the extra for Badlands or Sasquatch, so I'll be getting the Base and adding lockers (at ordering if a factory option, aftermarket if not).

That's exactly how I feel. I don't want all the bells and whistles>>>>>>>which WILL fail. I just want a Base 2-Door v-6 with manual, front and rear lockers, tow pak, dream of those alloy "Steelies" wheels. Those are way nice. That is all I would need. Oh with white top and interior. Those seats get HOT in BLACK >>>>>>>>People!

I have rock crawled in my old vehicle before and after lockers, but with not "terrain Management" software. It was fun to learn how to drive with no assistance, then get the lockers and see how much of a difference they really made.

I went to Utah last fall and did the Raptor Attack School in a 19MY Raptor with the Terrain Management in it. All I can say is that its 4wd for Dummies. Barely did we ever lock the rear diff, and often the system did it for us depending on the mode we were selecting. It controlled our throttle inputs to magnify or deaden them depending on the terrain we were in and it made it all way too easy. The Trail control was stupid easy too. set it to a slow MPH and it goes basically anywhere at that speed over some decent size rocks.

If you don't plan on doing anything crazy, the "Goat" modes will be more than enough for the average fire trail runner novice. If you want to actually learn how to drive offroad....get the lockers and never touch the "Goat" modes.

Username

Just curious if anyone knows how good the terrain control is or how it works? I believe explorers has them also.

Jeeps have what they call BLD brake lock differentials where it will try to keep wheels on the same axle the same speed. I wonder if the Bronco, especially for rock crawl mode would do the same. I would love to do the badlands for the lockers but it's more than I want to spend.

And sasquatching lower trim brings it's close to the badlands after all is said and done.

I think we should get the ability to configure a "User" GOAT mode.

Rough Rider

I have rock crawled in my old vehicle before and after lockers, but with not "terrain Management" software. It was fun to learn how to drive with no assistance, then get the lockers and see how much of a difference they really made.

I went to Utah last fall and did the Raptor Attack School in a 19MY Raptor with the Terrain Management in it. All I can say is that its 4wd for Dummies. Barely did we ever lock the rear diff, and often the system did it for us depending on the mode we were selecting. It controlled our throttle inputs to magnify or deaden them depending on the terrain we were in and it made it all way too easy. The Trail control was stupid easy too. set it to a slow MPH and it goes basically anywhere at that speed over some decent size rocks.

If you don't plan on doing anything crazy, the "Goat" modes will be more than enough for the average fire trail runner novice. If you want to actually learn how to drive offroad....get the lockers and never touch the "Goat" modes.

Nice! Good to know it's very capable with GOAT modes alone.

SierraHotelBronco

I think we should get the ability to configure a "User" GOAT mode.

That is great idea !