Electronic Nannies - Details?

[swamp2]

I really dislike how this is handled in my 4Runner, but luckily an easy work around is simply grounding the rear locker sensor. This doesn't engage the locker, but turns off ABS, stability control and (throttle cutting) traction control.

So back OT, I assume the Raptor has all 3 electronic nannies? What are their Ford acronyms? Can they be turned off separately and how is that done? Perhaps there are also levels of intensity for the stability control (perhaps like some drift permitted in Baja mode). Assuming some are also auto off under some drive/GOAT/locker states?

Are there also temporary "offs" after which the vehicle turns disabled nannies back on after some time or some slip conditions (again 4Runner does this and I don't like it)?

Thanks in advance!

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[Lil Red Broncette]

I really dislike how this is handled in my 4Runner, but luckily an easy work around is simply grounding the rear locker sensor. This doesn't engage the locker, but turns off ABS, stability control and (throttle cutting) traction control.

So back OT, I assume the Raptor has all 3 electronic nannies? What are their Ford acronyms? Can they be turned off separately and how is that done? Perhaps there are also levels of intensity for the stability control (perhaps like some drift permitted in Baja mode). Assuming some are also auto off under some drive/GOAT/locker states?

Are there also temporary "offs" after which the vehicle turns disabled nannies back on after some time or some slip conditions (again 4Runner does this and I don't like it)?

I can't speak to the Raptor per se, but the basic items in this area should be the same as the Bronco.

There is Traction Control, Stability Control (aka AdvanceTrac) and ABS.

Traction control can be independently turned on/off with a push button when in 2H, 4H or 4H. It automatically returns to on after vehicle has been turned off. Traction automatically is disabled in 4L and automatically enabled when taken out of 4L. It may or may not automatically re-enable after a mode change between 2H, 4H and 4A as the manual doesn't speak to that and I haven't tried.

Stability Control can be turned off but only with traction control off by holding down the traction control button for five seconds. It automatically disables in 4L or any time in reverse. It automatically comes back on under the same conditions traction control turns on. I've seen a post (can't remember where) claiming that it lies about turning this off and that it remains on.

ABS I haven't tested, but can't find information in the manual. Not sure if it is considered part of Stability control. I was told informally that disabling stability control would also disable ABS, but without testing I am skeptical. I can see that ABS definitely poses some off road hazards and quite honestly I do not like ABS ever in snow, dirt roads or mud.

It has been my experience that unlike traction control which often has a switch to turn off, there usually isn't a means for disabling ABS other than causing a sensor fault. Hopefully someone with direct experience can add.

 

[swamp2]

Should be some easy tests to determine the small missing pieces from good info above. Surely some of the owners here want to know these important details for off roading and have/can test.

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