Traction control question

RLR
Mar 10, 2024

Rank 0

Mar 10, 2024

There is a switch on my Badlands to turn off traction control. What are the situations where it is advised to do that? I know it will turn off automatically in some GOAT modes- Im wondering when else. Thanks.
Laura

Josh

Mar 10, 2024

#1
The whole purpose of traction control is to control the wheel spin and to reduce power when it senses a tire slipping. Great for on-road applications where tire slip is unwanted (unless of course you want to do a sick burnout 😂). Typically any time you're off road, no matter what goat mode is activated, you'll want TC off. There's also advance trac, which is like a secondary traction control which allows some wheel slip, but will still reduce power after a short period of wheel slip. To turn advance trac off, it's the same button as traction control, you just hold the button for a few seconds until the pop up on your dash says "advance trac off". Generally, whenever I'm off roading I will turn traction control and advance trac off, as letting your vehicle have wheel spin is beneficial for going over slippery surfaces
TEEDEE, LR48

Don't Follow Me ,I'm about to do something Stupid

Mar 10, 2024

#2
The whole purpose of traction control is to control the wheel spin and to reduce power when it senses a tire slipping. Great for on-road applications where tire slip is unwanted (unless of course you want to do a sick burnout 😂). Typically any time you're off road, no matter what goat mode is activated, you'll want TC off. There's also advance trac, which is like a secondary traction control which allows some wheel slip, but will still reduce power after a short period of wheel slip. To turn advance trac off, it's the same button as traction control, you just hold the button for a few seconds until the pop up on your dash says "advance trac off". Generally, whenever I'm off roading I will turn traction control and advance trac off, as letting your vehicle have wheel spin is beneficial for going over slippery surfaces

Is it just one long press to turn both off or do you still have to turn each off separately ?

Josh

Mar 10, 2024

#3
Is it just one long press to turn both off or do you still have to turn each off separately ?

One long press, when you first push it to turn TC off, press and hold it and the advance trac "notification" will pop up on the dash
Laura, Rydfree

No Ragerts

Mar 11, 2024

#4
There is a switch on my Badlands to turn off traction control. What are the situations where it is advised to do that? I know it will turn off automatically in some GOAT modes- Im wondering when else. Thanks.

You can’t do donuts with the traction control on!
Jyeet24, Micahman

Burrito Connoisseur

Mar 11, 2024

#5
Generally agree with @Jyeet24 post, so no need to restate what he said.

To be more direct: You can—and a lot of people do—turn off traction control anytime you’re off-roading. But the three biggest situations where it helps the most is in mud, deep/powdery snow, and especially sand.

The amount of people I’ve helped get unstuck from the beach or on the ski hill by simply turning off their traction control (on all cars not just the Bronco) is amazing. I should start charging for my expert-level button pressing services. 😎
Bronco Scout, OrangecrushBronco

OBIE

Mar 11, 2024

#6
Generally agree with @Jyeet24 post, so no need to restate what he said.

To be more direct: You can—and a lot of people do—turn off traction control anytime you’re off-roading. But the three biggest situations where it helps the most is in mud, deep/powdery snow, and especially sand.

The amount of people I’ve helped get unstuck from the beach or on the ski hill by simply turning off their traction control (on all cars not just the Bronco) is amazing. I should start charging for my expert-level button pressing services. 😎

I agree with RagnarKon
Jyeet24

Rank 0

Mar 11, 2024

#7
I understand the traction control but what is this Advanced Traction control? And as above to turn it off you hold that same button down?

Burrito Connoisseur

Mar 11, 2024

#8
I understand the traction control but what is this Advanced Traction control? And as above to turn it off you hold that same button down?

AdvanceTrac uses a bunch of sensors to determine if the vehicle is skidding sideways, has lost steering control, is at risk of rolling over, etc. and applies corrective braking in an attempt to control it. Basically it stops you from drifting.

"AdvanceTrac" is just Ford's marketing/branding lingo for Electronic Stability Control.
Adrenalin, Jyeet24

No Ragerts

Mar 11, 2024

#9
From the manual…
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“Do not use the AdvanceTrac Off setting on public roadways”
Adrenalin, JoergH

Rank 0

Mar 11, 2024

#10
Thanks for the unfo. That's perfect.

That's a terrible idea, when do we start?

Mar 12, 2024

#11
I agree with all of the above. Which is why, in general, I always use one of the GOAT modes when off-road. Not only will they handle things like setting the right throttle control, etc, but they will also take care of turning off traction control and Advanced TC. If that GOAT mode turns on something I don't want, like lockers, I just turn them off manually, but I always start with a GOAT mode and make adjustments from there. This is PARTICULARLY helpful in Sand, as I learned the hard way. 😀
Adrenalin, timhood

Rank V

Mar 14, 2024

#12
I agree with all of the above. Which is why, in general, I always use one of the GOAT modes when off-road. Not only will they handle things like setting the right throttle control, etc, but they will also take care of turning off traction control and Advanced TC. If that GOAT mode turns on something I don't want, like lockers, I just turn them off manually, but I always start with a GOAT mode and make adjustments from there. This is PARTICULARLY helpful in Sand, as I learned the hard way. 😀

This is one of the stand-out features of the Bronco. Not only will the GOAT modes help people who aren't sure of the settings they need for the condition they are in, but they also provide benefits you can't get by simply replicating the same features (e.g., selecting the 4WD mode, turning off traction control, etc.) GOAT modes will also change steering and accelerator input maps to provide better management for the condition. And if you pay attention to what settings the GOAT modes select, you can still learn. 🙂
Sven, Adrenalin

Rank 0

Mar 14, 2024

#13
Thanks Tim hood

🇨🇦 Never 51 🇨🇦

Mar 20, 2024

#14
Generally agree with @Jyeet24 post, so no need to restate what he said.

To be more direct: You can—and a lot of people do—turn off traction control anytime you’re off-roading. But the three biggest situations where it helps the most is in mud, deep/powdery snow, and especially sand.

The amount of people I’ve helped get unstuck from the beach or on the ski hill by simply turning off their traction control (on all cars not just the Bronco) is amazing. I should start charging for my expert-level button pressing services. 😎
Do you do Ted talks or training seminars? 😆
Unicorn

That's a terrible idea, when do we start?

Mar 20, 2024

#15
Do you do Ted talks or training seminars? 😆

LOL

Seriously, these guys do if you’re looking for some classes. https://discoveroffroading.com/course-descriptions

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