Standard vs FX4 Drive Modes: Normal, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Mud & Ruts, Sand, Eco and Sport

[22Mav]

I have a rapid red FE hybrid on order, but I am sitting with the dealer now to see if we can make a deal. I came down fully expecting to stay with the one on order, but this one may have won me over.

Dude, I ordered an EcoBust but if you originally had FE Hybrid in mind, wait it out boss. Seriously, if I didn't already have access to a Leaf, I'd get that Hybrid in a heartbeat. It will be worth the wait.

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[22Mav]

Well, It was clearly listed that the FX4 Modes replaced ECO and SPORT when I placed my order (and am good with these modes - no bait and switch for me). The confusion came later when different (apparently wrong) combinations starting showing up in Ford's own subsequent literature....turns out the first ones were actually the correct ones.

Now if I can replace Tow/Haul mode with Sport mode via FORScan (or later factory tune package like the Ranger got) then it will be a perfect mix IMHO.

If you make a tweak via ForSkin, your warranty is void Bucco.

 

[ReddWulf]

So no SPORT or ECO on FX4......

YEP, lotta us less-educated peoples figured that out months ago. Good to have confirmation I guess

Yup. Just like it was in the beginning and definitely glad to have confirmation now.

 

[Nw_adventure]

I just got done test driving a Lariat FX4. It does NOT have sport mode.

Where is Mud/Ruts ?

 

[ReddWulf]

If you make a tweak via ForSkin, your warranty is void Bucco.

Well, I guess I'm glad that is my decision to make and not yours, Buckaroo. Check around, people are already tweaking the Bronco Sport models. Maybe even Broncos by now (if they can get them). But I don't plan to do it day one for sure...I'm not an early adopter type.

 

[JamesHenry]

Well shit. Thanks for posting the update/information. Bummer my truck is being built. I'll contact Ford again tomorrow with this.

 

[22Mav]

Well shit. Thanks for posting the update/information. Bummer my truck is being built. I'll contact Ford again tomorrow with this.

Best of luck to you, sorry that you were one who saw confusion in this. If you really want Sport/Eco that bad, you'd have to re-order and go to back of the line. Sucks, but don't sacrifice if it's something you want. Like I previously said, that Sport mode is damn near a drug as far as I'm concerned. It keeps me from needing to ever tune via aftermarket. Obviously that would be better, but I've driven a new Explorer ST, Escape and even 3.5L F-150 and they all just rip in Sport mode. It can't be replaced IMO, at least not in terms of coming from the factory.

 

[Darnon]

Where is Mud/Ruts ?

Looks like between 'Sand' and 'Slippery'

 

[Nw_adventure]

Looks like between 'Sand' and 'Slippery'

Image or no ?

 

[Darnon]

Image or no ?

In bryce's images you can see the icon between sand and slippery that doesn't get selected.

 

[22Mav]

Image or no ?

Sorry, I'm 8 Busch deep at this time. But this is how I'd read it.

 

[bryce]

Sorry, I'm 8 Busch deep at

In bryce's images you can see the icon between sand and slippery that doesn't get selected.

Sorry. It did not post before.

 

[bryce]

I will post a video the different animations when I bring it home.

 

[Barefootdan]

I will post a video the different animations when I bring it home.

Thats what I like to hear!! Congrats on the switch

 

[Ribwich]

I will post a video the different animations when I bring it home.

IDK why but maybe it's having a monochrome red LCD for 12 years that makes me happy to see that these modes have cool icons and animations.

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