Permanent Eco Mode for Hybrid?

[PeteSJCA]

Is there a way using ForScan to set up my Hybrid to stay in Eco mode? So I don't have to remember to select it every time I drive.

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[son of a ..sven]

Configuration and programming functions (only in FORScan for Windows, require Extended License)

 

[WannaMav]

Is there a way using ForScan to set up my Hybrid to stay in Eco mode? So I don't have to remember to select it every time I drive.

No.

 

[Hardening2753]

Is there a way using ForScan to set up my Hybrid to stay in Eco mode? So I don't have to remember to select it every time I drive.

Someone else made a thread where they used this to switch it to eco every time they turned the truck on. Not the same as ForScan but gets the job done

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[Last Truck Ever]

Serious question, do ya'll not find Eco Mode downright lethargic? I know, MPG and all that, but it just takes the pep out of a hybrid step too much for me to enjoy.

 

[Montana]

Serious question, do ya'll not find Eco Mode downright lethargic? I know, MPG and all that, but it just takes the pep out of a hybrid step too much for me to enjoy.

I do. I hated it in the Hybrid Escape I had and on the Maverick EB it was even worse. I use normal and slippery during winter pretty much exclusively. I even removed "sand". It's the same thing as mud.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

Push the button 5 times, get coffee from Philz, pizza from Cicero’s, and it will never bug you again.

 

[TomD]

Serious question, do ya'll not find Eco Mode downright lethargic? I know, MPG and all that, but it just takes the pep out of a hybrid step too much for me to enjoy.

The only time I find it noticeable is going up a steep grade.

 

[Rdubs]

I actually get worse MPG in ECO mode so I just keep it in normal. If I want the extra regen braking when I take my foot off the gas I'll put it in L while in traffic. It's a bit touchy to get use to but after that, it's borderline 1 pedal driving.

 

[MichaelG]

I actually get worse MPG in ECO mode so I just keep it in normal. If I want the extra regen braking when I take my foot off the gas I'll put it in L while in traffic. It's a bit touchy to get use to but after that, it's borderline 1 pedal driving.

The big problem when driving in L, is that the brake lights will not go on when you are slowing down. The deacceleration is pretty aggressive and a driver behind you may not notice you slowing down and may crash into you, especially in city/congested traffic.

 

[Nunyabiznus]

There is a way. Can't remember the thread but you need to disable all the other modes.

 

[Nunyabiznus]

Set Your Preferred Drive Mode w/ ForScan
Thread starterYazYaz Start dateJun 8, 2023 Watchers5

 

[Bill K]

What is Forescan?

 

[Ozarkbeard]

FORscan. Google it or go here. https://www.forscan.org/home.html

 

[cyberdog]

Not sure I'd say ECO mode is lethargic, perhaps just taking a bit more throttle, as mine has spun a tire a couple of time in ECO mode, when tapping the gas to make a quick turn on busy roads. - This is on dry roads, with perhaps a small amount of dirt or debri from normal traffic, which you wouldn't even notice unless paying close attention. It will move with a slight jab of the pedal, even in ECO, with the traction motor suddenly applying the full 173(?) of torque.

I'm almost always in ECO mode, unless just backing out of the driveway to swap cars with my wife. I'll usually go up to the main road in normal, allowing a little more throttle without kicking in the ICE in the morning, then tap 4 times for ECO, and stay there the rest of the drive. - I'll take the needing a bit more pedal, in exchange for the 51+ mpg average over two tanks of gas. (Only a couple of fill-ups in, but so far the dash is pretty darn close to reality, with only a 0.1 variance in hand calc at the pump).

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