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Bronco telematics modem fuse
Updated September 2026
The 2021+ Bronco is one of the simplest vehicles to stop reporting: one 5-minute fuse pull, no trim removal, nothing else affected. Here's the fuse and what to expect.
Short answer
On a 2021+ Bronco, pull fuse #20, Telematics Modem, in the driver-side under-dash fuse block. FordPass shows the truck offline within a few minutes. Push the fuse back in to restore it.
Pulling it
- Find the fuse block under the dash on the driver’s side and remove its cover.
- Read the diagram on the inside of the cover and confirm #20 is labeled Telematics Modem on your build.
- Pull it with the fuse puller clipped in the panel or needle-nose pliers.
- Replace the cover. Open FordPass and wait for the Bronco to show offline.
Careful: the wrong fuse can take out the radio, airbag system, or body control module. Always confirm the label first.
Why the fuse, not the module
On the Bronco the telematics control unit is integrated with the APIM behind the center screen, so there’s no separate box to reach easily. The fuse cuts all data transmission without any disassembly.
What you lose, and what keeps working
- Lost: FordPass remote start, lock, and locate, 911 Assist, the Wi-Fi hotspot, vehicle health alerts, over-the-air updates, and driving-data uploads
- Still works: GPS navigation, SiriusXM, SYNC 4 screens, Bluetooth, CarPlay and Android Auto, the off-road cameras, and every safety system
Driving a different Ford or Lincoln?
The Ford / Lincoln guide has confirmed fuse positions and module locations for F-150, Super Duty, Ranger, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Mustang, Expedition, and Lincoln models, plus how to unplug the TCU directly. $39, emailed as a PDF.
Common questions
+Which fuse disables FordPass on a Bronco?
Fuse #20, labeled Telematics Modem, in the driver-side under-dash fuse block on 2021+ Broncos. Confirm it on the diagram inside your fuse cover, since positions can shift between build dates.
+Where is the Bronco's telematics module?
It's integrated with the APIM behind the center screen, so there's no separate box to unplug easily. That's why the fuse is the right method on the Bronco.
+Will I lose navigation, SiriusXM, or CarPlay?
No. On Ford vehicles the modem is a standalone data unit. GPS, SiriusXM, SYNC, Bluetooth, CarPlay, and Android Auto all keep working with the fuse out.
+How do I confirm it worked?
Open the FordPass app. Within a few minutes the Bronco should show as offline. If it still responds, you pulled the wrong fuse; put it back and recheck the diagram.