Best Ford Bronco FORScan Mods: Trail-Ready Coding Guide
Ford Bronco Mods You Can Do With FORScan (2021-2025)
The 6th generation Ford Bronco is one of the most moddable vehicles Ford has ever made — and not just with bolt-on parts. Hidden inside the Bronco's computer modules are dozens of features Ford programmed in but never activated.
With the right software and an OBD2 adapter, you can unlock these hidden features yourself. No dealer visit required, no parts to buy, no warranty concerns for software-reversible changes.
Here are the best FORScan mods for the Ford Bronco, with real module addresses and as-built values so you can do them yourself. New to vehicle coding? Read our complete guide to Ford vehicle coding to understand the basics first.
What You'll Need
Before we start, make sure you have:
- OBD2 adapter — OBDLink EX (USB, ~$70) is the gold standard. Must support MS-CAN.
- FORScan software — Windows only. Extended license required for writing changes. (Note: new license sales are currently suspended)
- Laptop — Windows PC, or Mac with a VM running Windows
- 30 minutes — Most mods take 5-10 minutes each once you're set up
Important: Always save your as-built data before making any changes. Screenshot or export the original values from every module you're going to modify. If anything goes wrong, you'll need these to restore your Bronco to stock.
1. Bambi Mode (Fog Lights With High Beams)
What it does: Keeps your fog lights ON when you turn on high beams. Normally, Ford automatically disables fog lights when high beams activate.
Why Bronco owners love it: If you're on trails at night or driving rural backroads, more light is always better. The combination of fog lights + high beams dramatically improves near-field and peripheral illumination. Plus, it looks aggressive.
The nickname "Bambi mode" comes from the off-road community — more light means you're more likely to spot deer and wildlife before they become a problem.
Module: BCM (Body Control Module)
Address: 726-04-01
Change: 00 → 01
In FORScan:
- Connect to your Bronco and switch to MS-CAN
- Navigate to BCM (address
726) - Find block 04, byte 01
- Change from
00to01 - Write the change and cycle the ignition
Risk level: Low. This is a simple enable/disable with no dependencies.
2. Puddle Lights as Daytime Running Lights
What it does: Activates the mirror-mounted puddle lights to function as daytime running lights, staying on whenever the vehicle is running.
Why it's cool: The Bronco's puddle lights are surprisingly bright and look great when used as DRLs. It's a distinctive look that sets your Bronco apart, and the extra side illumination improves visibility for other drivers.
Module: BCM
Address: 726-06-01
Change: 00 → 01
Note: This mod works best on Broncos with LED puddle lights (Outer Banks and above, or aftermarket). Halogen puddle lights will work but may have reduced bulb life from constant daytime use.
3. One-Touch (Global) Windows
What it does: Lets you open and close all windows simultaneously using the key fob. Hold unlock to roll all windows down, hold lock to roll them up.
Why it's essential: Texas. Arizona. Florida. Any state where your Bronco's cabin hits 150°F while parked. Roll all windows down as you walk toward the vehicle, let the heat escape, and you don't climb into a sauna.
Also incredibly useful for Broncos with the removable top — vent the cabin quickly before popping the roof panels.
Module: BCM
Address: 726-37-01
Change: 00 → 01
Risk level: Low. Simple enable/disable, fully reversible.
4. Seatbelt Chime Disable
What it does: Turns off the seatbelt warning chime.
Why Bronco owners want it: Let's be real — if you're moving your Bronco 20 feet in a parking lot, crawling on a trail at 2 mph, or loading gear with the engine running, the constant chime is maddening.
We're not saying don't wear your seatbelt. Wear your seatbelt. This is about eliminating the chime in the low-speed situations where it's more annoying than helpful.
Module: BCM
Address: 726-34-01
Change: 01 → 00
Risk level: Yellow. This affects a safety notification system. Legal in most US states for personal vehicles, but know your local regulations.
5. Auto Start-Stop Memory
What it does: Makes your Bronco remember your auto start-stop preference. If you turn it off, it stays off — even after restarting the engine.
Why everyone wants this: Because pressing that button every. Single. Time. You. Start. Your. Bronco. is absurd. Ford designed auto start-stop to save a negligible amount of fuel, and most Bronco owners hate it — especially when off-roading, where the engine shutting off at a stop can be genuinely dangerous on an incline.
Module: PCM (Powertrain Control Module)
Address: 7E0-01-01
Change: 00 → 01
Risk level: Low, but this is a PCM change. Make sure your as-built backup is solid before touching the Powertrain Control Module.
6. DRL Brightness Adjustment
What it does: Lets you adjust the brightness of your daytime running lights from the factory 50% up to 100%.
Why you'd want it: The stock Bronco DRLs are dimmed for... reasons. Running them at full brightness makes the signature LED look significantly better and improves daytime visibility.
Module: BCM
Address: 726-02-01
Change: 50 → FF (100% brightness)
Other options: 80 = 50%, BF = 75%, FF = 100%
Start with 75% (BF) and see if you like it before going full blast. Some owners find 100% too bright for city driving.
7. Reverse Mirror Auto-Tilt
What it does: Automatically tilts your side mirrors downward when you shift into reverse, giving you a better view of the curb, trail edge, or parking lines.
Why it's useful: The Bronco sits high. When you're backing into a spot or navigating a tight trail, being able to see the ground next to your wheels is invaluable. Many luxury vehicles have this feature stock — your Bronco can too.
Module: DDM (Driver Door Module) and PDM (Passenger Door Module)
Addresses:
- Driver:
741-01-01→ change00to01 - Passenger:
742-01-01→ change00to01
Prerequisite: Power-adjustable mirrors. If you have manual mirrors (base Bronco), this won't work.
8. Double Honk Delete
What it does: Disables the double honk when you lock your Bronco while remote start is active.
Why it matters: Your Bronco honks twice every time you lock it with remote start running. At 6 AM in a quiet neighborhood, your neighbors hear it. Every. Morning.
The truck still locks. The lights still flash. You just don't announce it to the entire block.
Module: BCM
Address: 726-43-01
Change: 01xx → 02xx (preserve other bits in this byte)
9. Approach Light Duration
What it does: Extends how long the exterior lights stay on when you unlock your Bronco and walk toward it.
Why it's nice: The stock 30-second duration often isn't enough — especially in dark parking lots or at camp. Extending to 60 or 120 seconds means your Bronco lights your path longer.
Module: BCM
Address: 726-11-01
Change: 1E → 78 (30 sec → 120 sec)
Other options: 3C = 60 sec, 78 = 120 sec
10. Digital Speed Display
What it does: Adds a digital speedometer readout to your instrument cluster, showing your exact speed in numbers.
Why it's useful: Easier to read at a glance than the analog gauge, especially when you're watching the trail ahead. Shows exact speed — helpful for staying at crawl speed on technical terrain.
Module: IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
Address: 720-01-01
Change: 00 → 01
Bonus: Ambient Lighting Enable
If your Bronco has the ambient lighting hardware (Outer Banks, Badlands with Lux package, Wildtrak, and above), you may be able to unlock additional color options and zones.
Module: BCM
Address: 726-13-01
Change: 00 → 01
Prerequisite: Ambient lighting hardware must be present. This enables the software — it doesn't create hardware that isn't there.
Before You Start: Safety Tips
Back up everything. Save your as-built data for every module you plan to touch. Screenshot it. Export it. Email it to yourself. Do all three.
Change one thing at a time. If you batch five mods and something breaks, you won't know which one caused it.
Keep the engine running (or at least ignition ON). Losing power mid-write can corrupt modules.
Don't touch what you don't understand. If you're in a module and see values you can't identify, leave them alone. "I wonder what this does" is how you end up at the dealer.
Green mods first. Start with low-risk mods (Bambi mode, global windows, digital speed) before trying anything that touches safety systems.
The Easier Way: OvalCode
If you read this guide and thought "that's a lot of hex addresses to keep track of," you're not wrong.
FORScan is powerful, but it was designed for technicians, not enthusiasts. Every mod requires navigating module trees, finding specific byte addresses, and manually entering hex values. One typo in the wrong byte and you're troubleshooting instead of trail riding.
OvalCode takes a different approach. Same mods, same results, but with a plain-English interface:
- "Enable Bambi Mode" instead of "BCM 726-04-01 change 00 to 01"
- Automatic backups before every change
- Color-coded risk levels so you know what's safe
- Native Mac support (no Windows VM needed)
- One-click mod packs for common Bronco configurations
If you want to code your Bronco without memorizing module addresses, get OvalCode at ovalcode.app/download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these mods void my Bronco's warranty?
Technically, dealers can see that modules have been modified. In practice, software-reversible changes rarely cause warranty issues for unrelated repairs. If you're concerned, restore to stock before any dealer visit.
Do these work on the Bronco Sport?
Some do, some don't. The Bronco Sport shares some modules with the Escape, not the full-size Bronco. Module addresses may differ. Always verify addresses for your specific vehicle.
What adapter should I get?
OBDLink EX for USB (most reliable). If you want Bluetooth, the OBDLink MX+ works but can be finicky with VMs. See our OBD2 adapter guide for details.
Can I brick my Bronco doing this?
It's extremely unlikely with the mods listed here (all are BCM/IPC/DDM changes). The real risk is PCM changes or firmware flashes, which we don't cover. Stick to the green-rated mods and always back up your data.
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