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Ford symbols page update is finished at last

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The Ford symbols page update, which we have been working on for several weeks, is at last finished. Why so long? Well, we added a full 75 entries to the page, of which 60 were brand new and needed to be created!

There are now over 150 symbols and indicators on the page.

GOAT Rock Crawl Raptor modeThe worst offenders included G.O.A.T. Mode, courtesy of the new Bronco models, which added a full 14 entries alone! We’ll add one example and a link to the page that needed to be created to accommodate them. G.O.A.T. stands for Goes Over Any-type of Terrain, not wins the most Super Bowls….

Launch control activeSport steering modeSport exhaust modePolice pursuit modeOther “offenders” include Launch Control, from ICE-powered Mustangs with eight new entries; steering and exhaust modes, four each; and Police interceptor modes, also with four new symbols.

One wonders if these modes will be available to just anyone if the vehicle ends up in civilian hands.

There’s no end in sight, and we need to add that many of the symbols, particularly of the drive mode variety, are very similar to others already used by the company and we strongly encourage them to recycle existing symbols and not add more burden to their drivers.

Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym.

At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers.

Our page covering Ford indicators, and its 155 entries, can be seen here.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing could be more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/ford-symbols-page-update-is-finished-at-last/

Another Acronym page update

ESP BAS symbolAcronym Page Update

We added a new set of indicators for a new system called G.O.A.T. or Goes Over Any-type of Terrain. This resulted in a new entry to our acronym page as well.

The system itself resulted in no less than 14 new indicators!!

None of those indicators feature the acronym itself, rather 14 “nearly” distinct images for 16 possible modes. We show a few of them here.

We say “nearly” because there are similarities in other images already in use. And Ford, which is responsible for the G.O.A.T. system uses elements in other images in related systems.

Baja exhaust modeOff road steering modeGOAT Baja modeFor instance, G.O.A.T. peripherally offers exhaust, steering and suspension settings within G.O.A.T. So left to right are a G.O.A.T., Steering and Exhaust Off-road options. Each includes the cactus and flag images alongside an exhaust pipe, a steering wheel and sloping ground.

For the record, we’re sure that Ford is looking for mileage from the use of GOAT, generally reserved for Greatest of All Time. They may even be looking to get a Tom Brady endorsement! But until that comes about, G.O.A.T. will remain just another automotive acronym.

So when we set up DashboardSymbols.com, one of the very first things we did was add a page of acronyms and the translations as a useful resource for drivers. Further, if the acronym is hosted as a separate entry, we provide a link to it.

Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators — some featuring only an acronym — that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym.

At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers.

The acronym page currently hosts over 230 automotive acronyms, including G.O.A.T. The page is here.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/another-acronym-page-update/

A single model increases the Ford symbols page count by how much??

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We have finally finished the first of 13 models, and the single model has increased the Ford symbols page count by 43! Forty three! and a full 37 of them are brand new to our lists. When we started, there were roughly 90 symbols on the page…

It is clearly pointless to show them all here, but we can list them and highlight a couple of standouts. New symbols include four exhaust modes, four steering modes, 14 — yes 14 — G.O.A.T. modes (that’s Goes Over Any-type of Terrain), four trail turn assist symbols, to name a few.

Off road steering modeBaja exhaust modeGenerally, we find ourselves simply adding new symbols to existing pages, but the Bronco required the addition of five new pages for new systems. Exhaust and steering modes for example.We’re showing only one of each.

Trail one pedal drive indicatorThere is even a one-pedal drive page now, as the Bronco is not an EV, where one pedal driving is generally found.

The majority of the new symbols will be found in the information screen and most in black and white. It indicates a shift to added systems that don’t necessarily have a failure or fault symbol in red or yellow/amber/orange.

Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym.

At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers.

Our page covering Ford indicators, with over 125, can be seen here.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing could be more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/a-single-model-increases-the-ford-symbols-page-count-by-how-much/

G.O.A.T. Mode Indicators

G.O.A.T. Mode

GOAT Baja modeGOAT Sand modeGOAT Eco modeGOAT Mud Ruts modeGOAT Normal modeGOAT Rock Crawl modeGOAT Slippery modeGOAT Sport modeGOAT Tow Haul mode

These are a first set of G.O.A.T. Mode Indicator symbols. They belong to the updated 2024 Ford Bronco models. The second set below belong to the Raptor version. Between them are 14 separate images for 16 possible modes! Twelve of the symbols are brand new. The Bronco Sport model does not share the G.O.A.T. system.

  • Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.
  • Otherwise, you can return to our main Pictographic Symbols page and scan again!

G.O.A.T. means Goes Over Any-type of Terrain. The system offers alterations to steering, traction control, stability control, chassis controls, powertrain response, transmission shift points, four-wheel driveline, exhaust noise level and suspension dampening.

In order left to right they are Baja, Sand, ECO, Mud/Ruts, Normal, Rock/Crawl, Slippery, Sport, and Tow/Haul modes.

GOAT normal Raptor modeGOAT Off Road Raptor modeGOAT Rock Crawl Raptor modeGOAT Slippery Raptor modeGOAT Tow Haul Raptor modeThis second set are additional versions assigned to the Raptor model include left to right Normal, Off Road, Rock/Crawl, Slippery, and Tow/Haul.

The last one seems completely unnecessary as the image differences are completely meaningless. Both are boxes on wheels…

My mode indicatorFinally we have this, which a My Mode Indicator. A driver can choose from the list above, add steering, exhaust and suspension options, which can then be saved for easy recall. A double press of the steering wheel button activates the saved mode.

The more detailed explanations of each mode below apply to both the standard and Raptor models.

  • Baja Mode optimizes the throttle control for better response and torque delivery for high speed off-road driving.
  • Sand Mode is for off-road driving on soft, dry sand or deep snow and may help get your vehicle unstuck.
  • ECO mode helps deliver maximum fuel efficiency and helps to increase driving range.
  • Mud/Ruts Mode enhances performance in muddy, rutted or uneven terrains.
  • Normal Mode is everyday driving and is the default mode at start up.
  • Rock Crawl Mode is for off-road driving and optimum rock-climbing ability, optimizing throttle and transmission response for additional control.
  • Slippery Mode is for crossing terrain where a firm surface is covered with loose or slippery material, such as snow or ice.
  • Sport Mode is for driving with improved performance handling and response.
  • Tow/Haul Mode improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load.

Consult the  vehicle’s owner’s manual for far more detailed information.

And if you are seeing one of these symbols unexpectedly, the system has likely been activated accidentally. Restart the vehicle to return to its default mode.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing could be more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/g-o-a-t-mode-indicators/