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Your vehicle may be equipped with a
feature that can help improve your driving
experience when faced with changing
climate or surface conditions.
Let me explain.
Selectable driving modes instantly modify
the electronic stability control system
and traction control based on
the type of terrain you encounter.
They balance throttle response,
transmission shift points,
as well as steering effort and feel.
Easily controlled with either a dial or
a button on the center console.
And simple icons in the cluster help you
choose from seven modes of operation.
The mode you select will illuminate
in the information display.
Selectable drive nodes on 4x4 models
include Normal, Grass/Gravel/Snow,
Sand, and Mud/Ruts,
as well as Tow Haul, Sport, and ECO.
Normal is for ordinary road conditions,
which is the default mode and
gives you an engaging driver experience
with a comfortable controlled ride and
confident handling.
Grass/Gravel/Snow engages 4x4 auto and
lowers throttle response and
adjusts shift points, which gives you
confident handling and a direct connection
to the road while traveling on packed
snow, or over water, grass, and gravel.
Sand electronically
locks the 4x4 system to
provide off-road traction on soft sand or
deep gravel.
It also holds gears longer to optimize
shift point and engine torque.
Mud/Ruts, locks the 4-wheel drive system
to provide off-road traction on muddy,
rudded, or uneven terrain.
It also boosts torque and allows wheel
spin to help maintain forward momentum.
Tow Haul reduces the amount of uplifts and
downshifts when hauling a trailer in
stop-and-go traffic, through rolling
hills, or when climbing a medium grade.
Sport is for aggressive on-road driving.
When selected 4x4 auto is engaged for
better on-road traction and
a sportier driving experience by
holding the gear a little longer,
increasing throttle response and
crisper shifts.
And finally, ECO monitors driving
characteristics such as gear shifts and
speed, then adjusts the engine and
transmission performance to
help maximize fuel efficiency.
If you own a 4x2 model, you still have
Normal, Tow Haul, Sport, and ECO.
But Grass/Gravel/Snow is replaced with
Snow/Wet, which is similar to its
4x4 cousin in that it controls throttle
response to reduce over acceleration.
Plus, regulates shift points for
confident handling while
traveling on packed snow and ice.
Keep in mind,
the system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the components
to ensure proper operation.
Any questions?
Go to Owner.Ford.com.
