Quick answer

Press the center-console Trail Control button, then use SET+ or SET− to choose a speed; the system supports 1–20 mph forward and 1–5 mph in reverse on equipped vehicles.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for equipped 2025 Bronco Sport configurations with Trail Control.

Required equipment / service
Trail Control
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

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Source-named equipment or service
  • Trail Control
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for equipped 2025 Bronco Sport configurations with Trail Control.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Drive modes orientation diagram for Ford Bronco Sport
Drive modes orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    On a suitable off-road surface, select Drive, Neutral or Reverse and release the parking brake.

  2. 02

    Press the Trail Control button on the center console.

  3. 03

    Drive to the preferred low speed and tap SET+ or SET− on the steering wheel; hold the toggle for larger changes.

  4. 04

    Steer while the system manages propulsion and braking, and press the console button again to switch it off.

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Important limits

  • Use only on suitable low-speed off-road terrain.
  • The documented set-speed range is 1–20 mph forward and 1–5 mph in reverse.
  • The driver must resume full control if a system-off or fault message appears.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If activation is refused, reduce speed and close the driver door.
  • ✓Release the parking brake and switch normal cruise control off.
  • ✓If the message requests a gear, select Drive, Neutral or Reverse before retrying.
Owner feedback

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Primary evidence

2025 Ford Bronco Sport Owner's Manual — Setting the Trail Control Speed

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Editorial record

Reviewed with a visible trail.

Scope and steps were checked by Car Cheat Codes Editorial Review. A guide is narrowed or corrected when the source does not support a broader claim.

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