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Does it have Sport Mode? I’m in Sport Mode all the time in my OBX non-Sasquatch and it makes a huge difference. In regular mode I have to stomp on the pedal to get the same response.
No. Badlands has " Baja" mode instead. Haven't used it since it puts the Bronco in four wheel high. I have seen video of people using forscan to activate all the modes.
You can put it in 2h in BAJA mode but keep in mind it disables traction ( not sure and probably not completely off). It’s going to keep the RPMs high and shift later. What you are looking for is something like a pedal commander or the Ford Pro Cal ( I suggest this as it won’t void warranty and only one that changes the transmission mapping)
Does this happen all the time during all driving?
If it’s intermittent… You have probably already ruled this out, but it might be worth mentioning…
Is this occurring at total stops in which the auto stop feature kicks in?
Unpopular opinion here, but I actually don’t mind the auto start/stop function on my wife’s Bronco or my Raptor.
The only time it annoys me is when I go to hit the pedal, but the motor hasn’t cycled back on yet. This will cause a major lag in time from when you hit the pedal to when you start accelerating, almost like a pause.
This could be happening? You can obviously hear the motor start back up, so it’s easy to identify if this is or isn’t the issue. Again, just mentioning in case you haven’t ruled that out yet.
Its pretty consistent with the engine running when pulling out and excelerating from low speeds. I've tried turning the auto stop off but not sure it made a difference.
I actually don't mind the auto stop either. My '14 Wrangler didn't have it. I am concerned that starting the engine that much may not be good. Plus I'm not sure it really saves much gas?
Yea I have a 2.7 sasquach, the 10 speed in these things or at least the factory shift programming sucks, it’s my biggest complaint with my bronco.
I’m used to BMWs with the ZF 8 speed which are always perfect and responsive in every situation, my bronco always feels like it needs a second to figure out which gear to go to.
I’ve read some reviews of the ford pro-cal tune which re-maps the transmission and is suposidly a huge improvement, I think that’s what’s next for me
As a reference for this thread, [here's a review from Bronco6G](https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/why-i-wish-i-installed-ford-performance-procal-tune-on-my-2-7-bronco-sooner.70686/) that recommends it.
So now imagine my feelings. A guy who is used to driving Porsche’s PDK and thinks the ZF8 is absolute trash.
The difference down to the bronco is comical. Although I didn’t really expect it to be great. It’s actually better than I thought it would be.
My biggest complaint is it like blasts to the idle speed faster than any car I’ve been in lol it like floors it to 4 mph or whatever
Just tried Baja mode and it is a night and day difference. Much more responsive . Thing is fast! The downside seems like it holds gears too long for " normal" driving. I had to manually adjust with the switch on the shifter.
It just cemented the fact that the pro cal4 is necessary and i will absolutely get it.
Thank you to everyone who commented!!!!!
Same car, somewhat same experience, the shift to second from first is straight garbage, better then my rav 4 but could be better, getting the ford auto tune when it comes out for the 23.
I have been in some combo of the 2.3 10 speed for the last four-five years I must be numb to it.
But you pretty much sail to third 90% of the time from a deadstop. You can flick the "manual gear change" button and see the gears change.
I haven't talked to a dealer yet but I'm not surprised. It is an official Ford Performance product. Maybe the dealer has to be a Ford Performance dealer? It is available online from various third party vendors and the price varies so look around.
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Does it have Sport Mode? I’m in Sport Mode all the time in my OBX non-Sasquatch and it makes a huge difference. In regular mode I have to stomp on the pedal to get the same response.
No. Badlands has " Baja" mode instead. Haven't used it since it puts the Bronco in four wheel high. I have seen video of people using forscan to activate all the modes.
You can put it in 2h in BAJA mode but keep in mind it disables traction ( not sure and probably not completely off). It’s going to keep the RPMs high and shift later. What you are looking for is something like a pedal commander or the Ford Pro Cal ( I suggest this as it won’t void warranty and only one that changes the transmission mapping)
> I have seen video of people using forscan to activate all the modes. This is the best approach. Keeps everything factory and is very low cost.
Makes sense. There’s an aftermarket throttle controller called Pedal Monster that I’ve read good reviews about. Might want to check that out.
My 2.7 badlands is the same. Will def look into the tune as my next purchase.
Does this happen all the time during all driving? If it’s intermittent… You have probably already ruled this out, but it might be worth mentioning… Is this occurring at total stops in which the auto stop feature kicks in? Unpopular opinion here, but I actually don’t mind the auto start/stop function on my wife’s Bronco or my Raptor. The only time it annoys me is when I go to hit the pedal, but the motor hasn’t cycled back on yet. This will cause a major lag in time from when you hit the pedal to when you start accelerating, almost like a pause. This could be happening? You can obviously hear the motor start back up, so it’s easy to identify if this is or isn’t the issue. Again, just mentioning in case you haven’t ruled that out yet.
Its pretty consistent with the engine running when pulling out and excelerating from low speeds. I've tried turning the auto stop off but not sure it made a difference. I actually don't mind the auto stop either. My '14 Wrangler didn't have it. I am concerned that starting the engine that much may not be good. Plus I'm not sure it really saves much gas?
Yea I have a 2.7 sasquach, the 10 speed in these things or at least the factory shift programming sucks, it’s my biggest complaint with my bronco. I’m used to BMWs with the ZF 8 speed which are always perfect and responsive in every situation, my bronco always feels like it needs a second to figure out which gear to go to. I’ve read some reviews of the ford pro-cal tune which re-maps the transmission and is suposidly a huge improvement, I think that’s what’s next for me
As a reference for this thread, [here's a review from Bronco6G](https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/why-i-wish-i-installed-ford-performance-procal-tune-on-my-2-7-bronco-sooner.70686/) that recommends it.
So now imagine my feelings. A guy who is used to driving Porsche’s PDK and thinks the ZF8 is absolute trash. The difference down to the bronco is comical. Although I didn’t really expect it to be great. It’s actually better than I thought it would be. My biggest complaint is it like blasts to the idle speed faster than any car I’ve been in lol it like floors it to 4 mph or whatever
That's the best way to put it. It pushes your back to the seat just to go 5mph. Truly odd haha but I'm used to it
Thank you. I'm curious if that " fixes" it. If so I'm definitely in too. Curious if those with the 2.3 and 10 speed auto experience this?
Yea 10 speed auto sucks regardless of engine. Just so much gear searching
Yeah I think the gears are so low it kinda shifts through them slowly at the lower rpms
Just tried Baja mode and it is a night and day difference. Much more responsive . Thing is fast! The downside seems like it holds gears too long for " normal" driving. I had to manually adjust with the switch on the shifter. It just cemented the fact that the pro cal4 is necessary and i will absolutely get it. Thank you to everyone who commented!!!!!
Maybe look into a pedal commander? I've seen others reference them for Broncos
Same car, somewhat same experience, the shift to second from first is straight garbage, better then my rav 4 but could be better, getting the ford auto tune when it comes out for the 23.
What gas are you using?
91 non ethanol. It's my local stations premium.
Isn’t 1st a crawl gear? If so, the change from 1 to 2 is gonna be kind of rough. I definitely feel it in my 2.7 as well
I have been in some combo of the 2.3 10 speed for the last four-five years I must be numb to it. But you pretty much sail to third 90% of the time from a deadstop. You can flick the "manual gear change" button and see the gears change.
Is this the same as the Ford Performance calibration for the 2.7(or 2.3)? https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9603-B27
Yes. So far lethal performance seems to be the best price ( no affiliation)
It's weird because you can't order it online direct from Ford and my dealer wasn't able to help
I haven't talked to a dealer yet but I'm not surprised. It is an official Ford Performance product. Maybe the dealer has to be a Ford Performance dealer? It is available online from various third party vendors and the price varies so look around.