Trail Turn Assist PSA

[P52Ranch]

I was out on a Bronco trail ride today and noticed a situation where TTA could cause problems when left engaged. I searched the forum and didn’t find a similar thread.

The driver ahead of me was out on his first off-road drive and wasn’t familiar with the Bronco features. At one point the leader suggested over the radio that an upcoming sharp turn in the trail would be a good spot to use TTA. The driver ahead of me engaged TTA for the turn but didn’t know to turn it off after the turn.
A while later we were descending a steep off-camber hill and it was somewhat muddy. The driver ahead ended up full lock to the right (uphill side). The right rear tire did its TTA thing and locked up which caused the back end of the Bronco to slide about 3’ down the hill putting him even more sideways on the hill. Fortunately there weren’t any trees or boulders to slide into and he recovered.
I got on the radio and suggested he turn off TTA which he did.
So just a PSA that TTA could make your Bronco respond unexpectedly if it’s not used correctly.

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[stampede1]

And things can go way wrong if you use the front locker improperly or don’t deactivate it after use or for that matter, make sure to transition back into 2 high before leaving the trail. Always good to review the GOAT mode and Hero switch section of the owner’s manual, look at some Ford/Bronco Nation videos and if possible, attend Bronco Off-Roadeo.

 

[strawhatguy]

Yeah, only use lockers and TTA the shortest time needed.
I have a habit of turning to a goat mode, then immediately turning off the lockers it turns on.

 

[Agrod]

I have used TTA successfully ONCE, saving me from having to make a 3 point turn up a hill. I knew about the turn beforehand and activated it just before the turn and turned it off right after. Worked perfectly. Same with the front lockers, I always try to use them as a last resort, since it can cause the front tie rods to snap.

 

[BlueWaffle]

With the reports of TTA breaking the plug welds on the axle I haven't used it once lol.

 

[Figmo]

Only time I use TTA is on ice. And it’s a blast!

 

[ezapar 2]

I mean, like anything, you have to remember to turn it off.

 

[Desert_Brush]

With the reports of TTA breaking the plug welds on the axle I haven't used it once lol.

I was on a very narrow trail yesterday and made a 4 point turn instead of using TTA due to that one post of the rear axle breaking while using TTA.

 

[Darth_JoPa]

I only use TTA when doing donuts

 

[TrailRaider]

Turning radius on a 2 door pretty much eliminates the need for it.
TTA really should only be used at full lock in either direction, if even then.
4 door, I dunno. I aint got one of those

 

[C6ZZGT]

TTA really should only be used at full lock in either direction,

That is exactly how it works.

 

[BroncocnorB]

I used it once at full lock in sand that was about 4” deep. Neat but I agree it’s not all that.

 

[ezapar 2]

Turning radius on a 2 door pretty much eliminates the need for it.
TTA really should only be used at full lock in either direction, if even then.
4 door, I dunno. I aint got one of those

 

[Red Sox 4Life]

I only use TTA when doing donuts

 

[Oldhippie]

It is a useful tool and/or fun toy…there have been steering brake and dig setups forever…nothing new…folks can miss use and break anything…

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