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I'm assuming it's just flashing firmware to the SCCM or something?
Would the tech even notice / would it affect anything that I added rain sensing to my Bronco, or should I disconnect/disable it first?
It shouldn't make a difference at all. It's just programming the wiper motor modules. Just happens that the easiest spot to connect to them is at the SCCM connector. It doesn't program the SCCM at all though.
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Y’all should get this done and while it’s in service have them do the window/door module updates so the windows drop down when unlocked. That’s if you have a slightly older bronco.
 

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Yeah, got the letter too. Back before Christmas, the dealership said they were aware of the program but hadn't received the software update tool yet.
 

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I'm glad I don't have automatic wipers -- manual is just fine.
 

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What is the name of this update?
 

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I'm assuming it's just flashing firmware to the SCCM or something?
Would the tech even notice / would it affect anything that I added rain sensing to my Bronco, or should I disconnect/disable it first?
Shouldn't really matter. All we do is remove one of the connectors at the SCCM and plug a flash box in. Did you add it using Forscan? If that's all it is it shouldn't affect the recall. But that's not to say it won't affect it. I wouldn't worry about it
 

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Got my letter yesterday. Not certain what the software fix will do other than override the overheat shutdown process.

Would rather they had issued an update to true rain sensing. FORD is the only manufacturer that has to prevent part (motor) failure by compromising safety ( wipers not working)
 

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That moment when your realize you don't have to actuate the windshield wipers manually with your hands.

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lol they aren’t technically “automatic” I really don’t know why Ford uses that word.

All they mean is that the intermittent wiper settings will automatically wipe lol
There is no position on any full size Bronco wiper multifunction switch where the wipers will legitimately turn on automatically by themselves.

Saying automatic for the Bronco sport with actual rain sensing wipers that do come on automatically when raining makes sense.
 

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lol they aren’t technically “automatic” I really don’t know why Ford uses that word.

All they mean is that the intermittent wiper settings will automatically wipe lol
There is no position on any full size Bronco wiper multifunction switch where the wipers will legitimately turn on automatically by themselves.

Saying automatic for the Bronco sport with actual rain sensing wipers that do come on automatically when raining makes sense.
I kid, except once in a driving rainstorm in Houston when I was in high school, driving my 82 F-250 Sherman Tank, the windshield wiper motor disconnected just as I went on a very tall highway exit and I literally hung out the window and pushed them while my buddy reached over and drove/steered, and my other (female) friend tried not to scream. ONE OF the scariest things that's every happened to me.
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