'21 Bronco Couldn't Sleep Last Night

[TXBronco01]

Last night, around 11pm, I started to hear the low grade rumble of a car running. Thought it was the neighbors car. The sound went on for 5-10 minutes so I went to check it out. Wasn't the neighbors car. Come to find out, my Bronco was wide awake in the garage raring to go. I guess it's come to life and can turn itself on.

I used remote start yesterday afternoon for the first time in over a year. Having to deal with this lovely oppressive Texas heat. Maybe a link there but my phone and key fob were not near me at the time it started itself last night. It had been in the garage and off for about 4 hours prior to this.

Wondering if this is a known issue and I need to get to the dealer or if this might just be a one off. I've searched the forum and couldn't find this specific issue. However, I have found that this may be an issue on Bronco Sports. Any advice would be appreciated.

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[AZ Rider]

In the Ford app under vehicle there is an option to schedule a auto start. I’d check that to see you accidentally scheduled one.

 

[TXBronco01]

Thank you but had already checked that. No scheduled starts.

 

[MK0412]

 

[TX-Dennis]

IT'S ALIVE!

 

[TX-Dennis]

Seriously, though, I think I would wait and see if it happens again before taking it in.

A running vehicle in the garage is a potentially fatal occurrence assuming it's an attached garage. CO can infiltrate the house if it runs long enough. Of course the vehicle is supposed to shut off automatically after a period of time you select in the menu.

 

[JimL]

Is your name Michael, per chance?

 

[JimL]

Even worse thought: I hope you didn't name your Bronco "Christine".

 

[old goat]

Regardless, A start is a ten minute feature then it shuts off automatically
Put a camera to spy on it maybe it’s loaded with AI ware

 

[TheKim]

Regardless, A start is a ten minute feature then it shuts off automatically
Put a camera to spy on it maybe it’s loaded with AI ware

Hope they don't have LUX! The upgraded screen comes with a more beefy CPU to run all the features... could be quite dangerous with AI on it!

 

[RimrockPaul]

Last night, around 11pm, I started to hear the low grade rumble of a car running. Thought it was the neighbors car. The sound went on for 5-10 minutes so I went to check it out. Wasn't the neighbors car. Come to find out, my Bronco was wide awake in the garage raring to go. I guess it's come to life and can turn itself on.

I used remote start yesterday afternoon for the first time in over a year. Having to deal with this lovely oppressive Texas heat. Maybe a link there but my phone and key fob were not near me at the time it started itself last night. It had been in the garage and off for about 4 hours prior to this.

Wondering if this is a known issue and I need to get to the dealer or if this might just be a one off. I've searched the forum and couldn't find this specific issue. However, I have found that this may be an issue on Bronco Sports. Any advice would be appreciated.

Got kids or a SO that are pranksters?

 

[TheShark]

At least your name isn't Dave.

 

[93_SVT_3503]

Do you have a ring camera? They are using frequency scanners to steal cars now. Maybe they got the Bronco started, but couldn't get in the garage. This video is from 2 years ago.

 

[SevenT]

If your truck is red, I bet her name is Christine. Did someone leave a deuce on the dash??

 

[OhhhhhhSnap]

Is it possible it started for an OTA update?

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