2021 Bronco electronics crap out during light off-roading

[LongTimeListener]

Not good. Jump to about 17:00. Bronco's electronics crap out and won't let this guy shift back in to 2Hi after some light off-roading. Requires a full power down and engine re-start. I'm almost starting to think these things aren't ready for prime time.

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[Marine2146]

Let the recalls begin!

 

[Dan M.]

No Jeep videos on like that on the internet. That's for sure

 

[Mikester86]

I was more surprised by the scraping on what looked like a basic trail.

 

[No Spark V6]

I knew ford was aiming directly at jeep but I didn't think they'd be trying to incorporate the electrical issues too. Maybe that's what delayed the release so long...

 

[Paulguy100]

I knew ford was aiming directly at jeep but I didn't think they'd be trying to incorporate the electrical issues too. Maybe that's what delayed the release so long...

The Bronco's fuses just come in a bag.

 

[Spank]

Pfff. That's nothing. JL review units were doing that on pavement.

 

[multicam]

Yea, verily I say unto thee: let he who hast not pushed in a loose fuse cast the first stone.

 

[nU7OuxIx]

Good example of why people dislike technology in vehicles they rely on to get them back home when they're in the middle of nowhere. I know it makes your life easier, but it's only easier if you're in a city or have a dealer nearby.

Jeeps also have a ton of technology too, which is on my mind. I'm hoping that Jeep took that into consideration and would at least be able to limp back home just to get you back to the dealer. Sure, the transfer case takes some practice and muscle, but at least it's still mechanical. It may grind, it may pop out, but at least you still have some control over that still.

 

[No Spark V6]

The Bronco's fuses just come in a bag.

Some assembly required? I didnt know they were sold through ikea.

 

[pablo_max3045]

Reminds me of when the Land Rover LR3 came out years ago.
A friend of mine worked at LR, so we got a weekend trip off roading in the desert with them.
On one particularly challenging spot, the electronic suspension system crashed and the vehicle lowered itself all the way down which rested the underbody on the sharp rocks.
We had to disconnect the battery terminals to get it working again.
Another reason I would never buy an off road vehicle like the new Defender that used electronic suspension.

 

[LongTimeListener]

From the comments.

 

[Ridgway Jeeper]

Good example of why people dislike technology in vehicles they rely on to get them back home when they're in the middle of nowhere. I know it makes your life easier, but it's only easier if you're in a city or have a dealer nearby.

Jeeps also have a ton of technology too, which is on my mind. I'm hoping that Jeep took that into consideration and would at least be able to limp back home just to get you back to the dealer. Sure, the transfer case takes some practice and muscle, but at least it's still mechanical. It may grind, it may pop out, but at least you still have some control over that still.

Some control yes but the stupid FCA front axle disconnect is completely out of your control. You may or may not get 4wd, the mechanical lever is a placebo.

 

[Mikester86]

Regarding the video, is anyone else surprised by how bouncy that thing is? Easy enough looking trail and that thing is rocking side to side like its suspension is made of marshmallows.

 

[eck]

Some control yes but the stupid FCA front axle disconnect is completely out of your control. You may or may not get 4wd, the mechanical lever is a placebo.

Can confirm, got stranded on the beach once because the FAD wouldn't engage for some unknown reason.

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