A car’s terrain management system is one of the important specifications buyers look for when purchasing a car. For example, off-roading enthusiasts prefer Jeep or Land Rover Range Rover due to their off-roading capabilities. Similarly, Nissan X-trail and Volvo XC90 are considered ideal for driving on snowy terrains. For smooth driving on rough terrains, American automobile manufacturer Ford Motor Company has integrated a unique terrain management system in Ford Bronco known as Goes Over Any Type of Terrain (GOAT) Modes. The mode enables your car to smoothly traverse all types of terrains.
In this guide, we will discuss Goes Over Any Type of Terrain (GOAT) Modes in detail.
Bronco GOAT Modes Explained
The GOAT Mode Terrain Management System comprises the following modes:
Ford Bronco’s Eco Mode
The Eco driving mode is used for eco-friendly driving. Selecting the Eco driving mode commands the engine computer to switch into a program that prioritises fuel efficiency above the power output.
This mode is available on the following Ford Bronco trims:
- Bronco Base Model
- Bronco Big Bend
- Bronco Black Diamond
- Bronco Outer Banks
- Bronco Badlands
- Bronco Wildtrak
- Bronco First Edition
Ford Bronco’s Sport Mode
The Sport mode is used for sporty driving which offers enhanced acceleration and pedal response. Selecting the Sport driving mode instructs the engine computer to throttle more and churn out its maximum performance.
Ford Bronco’s Normal Mode
Normal mode is the car’s default mode. This means that each time your car’s engine is restarted, your car will be in the normal mode. This mode is used for regular everyday driving.
This mode is available on the following trims of Ford Bronco:
- Bronco Base Model
- Bronco Big Bend
- Bronco Black Diamond
- Bronco Outer Banks
- Bronco Wildtrak
Ford Bronco’s Mud/Ruts Mode
The mud/ruts mode improves the vehicle’s ability to navigate muddy, deformable and uneven surfaces. Selecting this mode activates the four-wheel drive lock (which you can disengage via a drive mode controller) that distributes power to all of the four wheels.
As it is generally better to drive in low gears when you are driving on muddy terrains, you can drive in lower gears for longer than in normal mode. Moreover, engaging this mode also causes your car to take less time to come to a complete halt once you hit the brakes.
This mode is available on the following trims of Ford Bronco:
- Bronco Black Diamond
- Bronco Outer Banks
- Bronco Badlands
- Bronco Wildtrak
- Bronco First Edition
Ford Bronco’s Slippery Mode
This mode is designed for driving on wet roads. Driving through water makes your car at a risk of hydroplaning whereby water accumulates in the wheels causing the car to lose traction.Shifting your car into this mode helps avoid hydroplaning and prevents the vehicle from losing traction.
This mode is available on the following trims of Ford Bronco:
- Bronco Base Model
- Bronco Big Bend
- Bronco Black Diamond
- Bronco Outer Banks
- Bronco Badlands
- Bronco Wildtrak
- Bronco First Edition
Ford Bronco’s Sand/Snow Mode
Moving the car forward through sand or snow requires exerting more effort than normal. When driving through deep sand or snow, this mode enhances accelerator pedal responsiveness and stability controls to assist you in moving the car forward without exerting extra effort.
In case of a car getting stuck in sand or snow, engaging the Sand/Snow mode can help you get out of it. Note that using deep snow/sand mode on dry terrains which it is not designed for can cause tyres to wear out.
This mode is available on the following trims of Ford Bronco:
- Bronco Base Model
- Bronco Big Bend
- Bronco Black Diamond
- Bronco Outer Banks
- Bronco Badlands
- Bronco Wildtrak
- Bronco First Edition
Ford Bronco’s Rock Crawl Mode
When driving on rocks, it is extremely important that your car has the best possible grip to prevent car rollover and driver from losing control. This mode, as its name implies, is designed for situations when you are driving on rocks. The car dynamics are optimised to give the car’s tyres optimal grip on the terrain.
This mode is available on the following trims of Ford Bronco:
- Bronco Black Diamond
- Bronco Badlands
- Bronco First Edition
Ford Bronco’s Baja Mode
In this mode, the car produces the maximum performance on off-roading terrains. Selecting this mode instructs the engine computer to improve throttle responsiveness and generate more power from the engine.
This mode is available on the following trims of Ford Bronco:
- Bronco Badlands
- Bronco Wildtrak
- Bronco First Edition
How to Change Driving Mode in GOAT Mode Terrain Management System
Entering and disengaging any of the mentioned modes is quite straightforward. Some modes can be engaged while driving whereas some require you to bring your car to a halt first. All you have to do is to shift the gear lever and then select the driving mode you want to from the list of modes available on your car’s electronic instrument cluster.
This concludes our guide about Goes Over Any Type of Terrain Modes. If you are interested in buying a car with a modern terrain management system, browse through this huge collection of used cars for sale in the UAE.
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