Terrain management upgrade?

[FunInTheSun]

hi, without reading all 40 pages of this thread just wanted to lazily ask first. Can a XL w/101a gain terrain management & trail control by ordering this switch and using forscan?

Honestly, I don't think this has been answered conclusively yet, specifically for the XL (101A or not). I have the XL, and the 101A package, so I am interested in the answer to this question. The best answer I can find is mainly reading between the lines, and it's maybe. Lots of people with XLT displays have gotten the Terrain Management settings (Sand/Mud/Snow/Grass/Whatever the 4th setting is) working by adding the switch and using FORSCAN. Nobody has yet gotten the Trail Control (low speed cruise control) working yet on any vehicle not originally equipped with it, at least as far as I know.
The question of the XL revolves around the display. The XLT and above have a multicolor graphics display, and is capable of displaying all the necessary screen graphics to show the operator what mode is selected, plus all the tilt angles, etc. once the Terrain Management modes are activated. The XL display is monochrome blue, and may or may not be capable of displaying these graphics. Display is actually a separate issue from actual function, so it is possible that the Terrain Management modes may activate on an XL, but without any visual indication to the operator on the display. So because the set of XL owners willing to fork out for the switch and adapter is so small, nobody with an XL has said "I did it, and it works". At least I have not found any yet in my searches on this board. So far, all the people who have said it works are using an XLT or above display. I know if you buy the FX4 package, even on an XL, it comes with the XLT multicolor graphics display ( I have a friend with an XL FX4, so I have definitely confirmed this)

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[daczone]

Honestly, I don't think this has been answered conclusively yet, specifically for the XL (101A or not). I have the XL, and the 101A package, so I am interested in the answer to this question. The best answer I can find is mainly reading between the lines, and it's maybe. Lots of people with XLT displays have gotten the Terrain Management settings (Sand/Mud/Snow/Grass/Whatever the 4th setting is) working by adding the switch and using FORSCAN. Nobody has yet gotten the Trail Control (low speed cruise control) working yet on any vehicle not originally equipped with it, at least as far as I know.
The question of the XL revolves around the display. The XLT and above have a multicolor graphics display, and is capable of displaying all the necessary screen graphics to show the operator what mode is selected, plus all the tilt angles, etc. once the Terrain Management modes are activated. The XL display is monochrome blue, and may or may not be capable of displaying these graphics. Display is actually a separate issue from actual function, so it is possible that the Terrain Management modes may activate on an XL, but without any visual indication to the operator on the display. So because the set of XL owners willing to fork out for the switch and adapter is so small, nobody with an XL has said "I did it, and it works". At least I have not found any yet in my searches on this board. So far, all the people who have said it works are using an XLT or above display. I know if you buy the FX4 package, even on an XL, it comes with the XLT multicolor graphics display ( I have a friend with an XL FX4, so I have definitely confirmed this)

Well said!!! And we know of folks that have swapped their clusters for the larger color display without any issues. Thank you Ford for not locking components down like AUDI/BMW/PORSCHE do.

 

[Illking]

i guess ive driven offroad for many years without any smart modes and am very comfortable with the 2 foot method creeping up the rough stuff. Just thought it would be a neat upgrade if it was simple and only $100. Thanks for the clear explanation @FunInTheSun

 

[ControlNode]

OK, I have 2021 XLT 301A with 4X4 and rear locking diff options. I'm interested in TM and that sounds like it's worked out. Hoping for more word on TC, as there are times that could be nice too. I didn't want an FX4 due to the suspension and weight of the skid plates. But, getting at least TM would be great. I've ordered both switches so that if it is figured out I'm read to try it.

Also, my thought on why 760-03-01 has so many codes for on/off, perhaps the values also indicate if the truck has ACC. The button used for CANC on the left button cluster of the steering wheel varies depending on if it is equipped with ACC or not.

 

[Frenchy]

OK, I have 2021 XLT 301A with 4X4 and rear locking diff options. I'm interested in TM and that sounds like it's worked out. Hoping for more word on TC, as there are times that could be nice too. I didn't want an FX4 due to the suspension and weight of the skid plates. But, getting at least TM would be great. I've ordered both switches so that if it is figured out I'm read to try it.

Also, my thought on why 760-03-01 has so many codes for on/off, perhaps the values also indicate if the truck has ACC. The button used for CANC on the left button cluster of the steering wheel varies depending on if it is equipped with ACC or not.

Terrain management is easy to add. Trail control is something you dont need to bother.

As for the skid plates..... I have to laugh at this one. If you actually plan to go OffRoad then skid plates wont matter that much for weight especially with the protection they can offer(FX4 does offer some compared to non FX4 models). You will get way more protection from aftermarket Skid plates of course.

After doing a bunch of exploring with my Ranger before I lost it a few months ago i can tell you that you dont need to be concerned with weight when it comes to protection items.

 

[ControlNode]

Terrain management is easy to add. Trail control is something you dont need to bother.

As for the skid plates..... I have to laugh at this one. If you actually plan to go OffRoad then skid plates wont matter that much for weight especially with the protection they can offer(FX4 does offer some compared to non FX4 models). You will get way more protection from aftermarket Skid plates of course.

After doing a bunch of exploring with my Ranger before I lost it a few months ago i can tell you that you dont need to be concerned with weight when it comes to protection items.

My main goal is towing, or carrying things in the bed, so I wanted the payload impacted as little as possible. I've heard too much bad about the stock FX4 road handling to pay that much for it too. My "offroad" is dirt/gravel road, maybe a rut here or there, no rock climbing or such. I figure that the only time I would use TC is if I'm pulling a float in a parade, but it may be nice to have then.

 

[Frenchy]

My main goal is towing, or carrying things in the bed, so I wanted the payload impacted as little as possible. I've heard too much bad about the stock FX4 road handling to pay that much for it too. My "offroad" is dirt/gravel road, maybe a rut here or there, no rock climbing or such. I figure that the only time I would use TC is if I'm pulling a float in a parade, but it may be nice to have then.

From what I have heard from others the the Trail control isnt worth it. Also no one on here has been able to figure out how to unlock it. If you want that feature you must get the FX4 package. Thats about it.

 

[Pasparakis]

hello everyone..is there anyone here who installed TM (terrain management) in european ford ranger wildtrak 2.0 biturbo ??? any help I would appreciate…thanks…

 

[daczone]

Coming back to this:

Instrument Cluster:
720-10-01 1004 1000 is Terrain Management in combination with.. (1000 1000 is non TM)

ABS:
760-02-01 0505 0A03 is FX4 equipped (0105 0A03 is without)
760-02-02 x4xx 4 is SuperCab, 5 is SuperCrew
760-02-02 xxx3 3 is FX4 equipped, 2 is without

760-03-01 xxx#

A Value of 1 = elocker a value of 2 = Adaptive Cruise Control

Range from 4 to 7
IE: 4 No options, 5 has elocker, 6 has ACC no elocker, 7 has elocker and ACC

Here are a few others to track down:
720-06-01 xxxx xxxx x8 CS (8 FX4 Option with Trail Control, 0 doesn't)
720-07-01 8xxx xxxx xx CS 8 = elocker 0 = none
720-07-02 x3xx xx CS (3 FX4 Option with Trail Control, 1 doesn't)

CS = CheckSum

So to recap:

760-02-01 x5xx xxxx
760-02-02 x4xx xxxx
720-06-01 xxxx xxxx x8
720-07-02 x3xx xx
720-10-01 1004 1000

If anyone wants to give that a GO

 

[Pasparakis]

Coming back to this:

Instrument Cluster:
720-10-01 1004 1000 is Terrain Management in combination with.. (1000 1000 is non TM)

ABS:
760-02-01 0505 0A03 is FX4 equipped (0105 0A03 is without)
760-02-02 x4xx 4 is SuperCab, 5 is SuperCrew
760-02-02 xxx3 3 is FX4 equipped, 2 is without

760-03-01 xxx#

A Value of 1 = elocker a value of 2 = Adaptive Cruise Control

Range from 4 to 7
IE: 4 No options, 5 has elocker, 6 has ACC no elocker, 7 has elocker and ACC

Here are a few others to track down:
720-06-01 xxxx xxxx x8 CS (8 FX4 Option with Trail Control, 0 doesn't)
720-07-01 8xxx xxxx xx CS 8 = elocker 0 = none
720-07-02 x3xx xx CS (3 FX4 Option with Trail Control, 1 doesn't)

CS = CheckSum

So to recap:

760-02-01 x5xx xxxx
760-02-02 x4xx xxxx
720-06-01 xxxx xxxx x8
720-07-02 x3xx xx
720-10-01 1004 1000

If anyone wants to give that a GO

my ranger is European model with different four-wheel drive switch selector..if I make these changes I will be able to have the terrain management?it is necessary to replace a switch selector?

Thank you?

 

[daczone]

my ranger is European model with different four-wheel drive switch selector..if I make these changes I will be able to have the terrain management?it is necessary to replace a switch selector?

Thank you?

I tried this on mine this morning... Still no go.

 

[Pasparakis]

I tried this on mine this morning... Still no go.

Waiting for your news…?

 

[Pasparakis]

I tried this on mine this morning... Still no go.

Hey friend!! any news?

 

[jcw001]

I see 2 different part #'s in this thread? The truck is a 22 XLT 302a non FX4.

On Fordparts, both have the same picture and description and both have a warning that the part does not fit the truck (but I am guessing this is not the case.)

Which of these two am I supposed to order?

 

[dmeyer302]

I see 2 different part #'s in this thread? The truck is a 22 XLT 302a non FX4.

On Fordparts, both have the same picture and description and both have a warning that the part does not fit the truck (but I am guessing this is not the case.)

Which of these two am I supposed to order?

Same part, -AD is a newer revision than the -AB. Probably a minor change. If you have the choice go with the latest.

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