2020 Ford Ranger Owners Manual - Terrain Control

Terrain Control

The terrain management system optimizes drivability and comfort by maximizing traction when operating on different types

terrain.

Mud/Ruts - For off-road conditions. Select this mode for muddy, rutted, soft or uneven

Sand - For off-road conditions. Select this mode in soft dry sand or deep gravel. If crossing wet

of terrain.

Press the TM button on the center console to choose between the following modes:

Note: Changing terrain modes could automatically change your 4X4 setting for optimal performance.

Normal - For on-road conditions. Select this mode before driving on surfaces which

are similar to a hard road surface or once the need for a special mode has passed.

Note: This is the default when you switch on your vehicle and whenever you select 4x2 via the four-wheel drive control.

Grass/Gravel/Snow - For

off-road conditions. Select this mode where loose or slippery

material such as packed snow, ice, grass, or a thin layer of gravel or sand covers a firm surface. If your vehicle cannot gain traction in deep snow, switching off the traction control system could help.

Note: Make sure you switch traction control back on when you regain traction.

sand that could be sufficiently deep

enough for the wheels to sink into the surface, select Mud/Ruts mode.

Note: The Grass/Gravel/Snow, Sand and Mud/Ruts modes are for off-road use only.

Note: The curve control portion of the AdvanceTrac® system is unavailable when you select Sand or Mud/Ruts. If the system becomes inoperable, selecting some modes may not be possible and a message displays. If it becomes inoperable due to a system fault, all of the mode indicators on the control turn off and one of the following messages appears in the information display:

Switching the engine on and off may clear the fault. If that does not work, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer.

This mode change cannot be made at the time of your request. Try the mode change again.

You can continuously monitor the

real-time status of your vehicle's off-road systems using the information display.

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Note: Operating your vehicle in any of the off-road modes does not guarantee that it cannot become stuck in sand, snow or mud or other debris. It is your responsibility to assess off-road situations and determine if the terrain is passable.

1 Default Terrain Mode across ignition cycles.

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