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Battery protector is overkill. Far better just to stick in an old school voltage/charging gauge and use your brain. If you’re in the desert and the heat is going to kill your battery, no fancy tech will save it. GPS and satellite phone is a far better option so you can call for rescue.

The old Mustang engines are reliable. Pushrod design. Really easy to work on too. You don’t need any specific knowledge. Just take it apart and put it back together again as long as you have an imperial sized socket set. I’m not so worried about the petrol tank in the heat. It will be properly vented. May also switch to an electric fuel pump with safety switch in the future. We’ll see how it runs first. If the engine has a problem or two, I’ll repair it. If it needs a total rebuild, LS engines out of an old lumina or similar car can be picked up cheap here. Also to add, the engine will run on petrol. Red Horse is too valuable to waste in this hot climate.

The previous owner liked his gadgets. From the picture of the front screen you have a GPS & TV antennas. Plus battery management which suggests he did not want the battery to drain beyond a level they could not start the engine. If you have use for these gadgets, then use them. If not removed them and repair the wiring as required. Check the fuses and hopefully your electrical problems should be repaired. As for the Traction Control, Gaurav previous comments has covered the main points. Happy motoring. May I say the Off-Road Club is worthwhile joining to learn desert driving with safety.

For sure you have an electrical issue or installation of the non-compliant product like your Piranha Battery protector that must be switching off everything after the certain time to save battery. Read here: http://www.piranhaoffroad.com.au/product/dual-battery-management/battery-monitors-protectors Second one looks like a dash cam or GPS antenna. Post a close-up pic for better understanding. Thirdly for your traction, google or search here on how to switch off traction control completely, as some cars have VSC / traction button to control traction with click or push or long press of a button. For driving and enjoying your FJC in sand, you can join the carnity off road club, created by one of the most seasoned off-roader having 10+ years experience in desert driving and training.