2022 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD (2024)

FAQs

Is the Bronco Sport a true 4WD? ›

Like all the trim levels, it offers a 4×4 drive system. Unlike the other models, the Badlands model has an advanced 4×4 system with a twin-clutch rear drive unit. This system allows power to be delivered to a single rear wheel for more traction when the other three wheels have no traction.

Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph (5 kph) or less. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, place in Neutral (N). For vehicles with a manual transmission, fully depress the clutch pedal and place the transmission in the Neutral (N) position. Move the four-wheel-drive controller to the preferred position.

Like the larger Bronco, the Bronco Sport SUV delivers the 4x4 off-road capability that made the original Bronco a legend. With off-road performance at its core, all Bronco Sport models provide solid footing on the trails.

Ford began investigating additional reports on 2020—2022 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs. Based on analysis from the Ford Engineering team, the company determined a cracked fuel injector is the cause of the potential fire risk.

Ford Bronco Sport Advanced 4x4: Twin-Clutch Rear Drive Unit with Locking Function. If you find yourself in a rut or you're navigating steep, loose terrain where extra traction would help^*, the Bronco Sport Badlands™ advanced 4x4 system features a twin-clutch rear drive unit.

According to the Bronco Sport manual, the best option is the Slippery Mode, “For less than ideal road conditions such as snow or ice covered roads. You can use this mode for crossing terrain where loose, wet or slippery materials cover a firm surface.

Slippery – For less than ideal road conditions, such as snow or ice-covered roads. This mode can be used for crossing terrain where a firm surface is covered with loose, wet or slippery material. Slippery mode lowers throttle response and optimizes shifting for slippery surfaces.

The L button holds the vehicle in lower gears and is recommended to be used on hilly or mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer. It is not “low range,” like a transfer case, but it tells the vehicle to choose lower gears when possible.

Comfort. How comfortable is the Bronco Sport? The Bronco Sport comes with the tacit acknowledgment that you are prioritizing off-road capability over traditional crossover comfort. So it inherently lacks the smooth ride you get from rivals such as Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5.

AWD, also known as all-wheel drive, is a drivetrain configuration that sends torque from the engine to the front and rear axles to all four wheels. 4WD, or four-wheel drive, sends power to the front and rear axles, and it also directs a specific amount of power between the left and right wheels.

What do the goat modes do on Bronco Sport? ›

One of its standout features is the G.O.A.T. Modes® (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain Modes), which allows drivers to customize their driving experience to match different environments. In this article, we'll explore when and how to use the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport drive modes effectively.

Ford also issued a separate recall in March for some 2022-2023 Bronco Sport models and 2022 Escape crossovers equipped with 1.5-liter engines. The recall was for a fuel injector that could crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire.

With proper maintenance and care, the new Bronco should last anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 miles or more.

A number of factors work in the Bronco Sport's favor when it comes to price — standard all-wheel drive, excellent tech features and a lot of style, just to name a few.

With standard 4x4 capability and Electronic Traction Control, the Bronco Sport Outer Banks is ready to handle tough terrain, and optional Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering and Speed Sign Recognition makes it easy to drive on the road as well as off of it.

Prepare to Go Off-Road

Bronco^® Sport Badlands^® model with optional equipment and available Ford Accessories shown.

Overall, the main difference between 4x4 and AWD is that AWD systems are always active and automatically share torque among the axles when low-traction conditions are detected, while 4WD systems are part-time and need to be engaged by the driver via a lever or button in the co*ckpit.