How the 2016 Ford F150 is Getting Sportier - Torque News
While there are plenty of Miata owners out there who couldn’t possibly imagine why someone would want a Sport Mode in their half ton pickup truck, I own a tuned half ton pickup with around 400 horsepower and I love the idea of the 2016 Ford F150... The new Sport Mode in the 2016 Ford F150 was borrowed from the 2015 Mustang, but it works in much the same way as the Tow/Haul Mode, except it is specifically tuned to optimize performance. Sport Mode will also hold a gear longer when the driver lets off of the gas for a second and when the 6-speed automatic transmission does need to downshift, the Sport Mode features rev-matching. Sport Mode in the 2016 Ford F150 is activated with the Tow/Haul button, which when pushed twice quickly lights an amber S on the gauge cluster, much like the new Ford Mustang. Ford hasnt offered any improved performance numbers, but this Sport Mode might allow the new F150 to get from 0-60 quicker and for those who like to drag race their trucks - Sport Mode might help it get down the track a little quicker. Best of all, the new Sport Mode feature is standard in all 2016 Ford F150 pickups, so regardless of the engine, trim or drive configuration (4x2, 4x4), 2016 F150 drivers can enjoy a feature that should make the new truck more fun to drive. Source: www.torquenews.com
