Ford boosts the F-150's acceleration by adding the same sport mode found on ... - Equipment World Magazine
In a release, Ford explains the 2015 models of both vehicles were developed on a similar time line. “Our team realized how well the new F-150 handled and responded to acceleration due to its reduced weight,” said Karl Jungbluth, Ford transmission calibration engineer, in a statment. “So we decided we could adapt the sport mode capabilities of the six-speed automatic transmission from Mustang to F-150 to enhance the overall driving experience for truck customers. Activating sport mode on the F150 is done by pushing the “tow/haul” mode button twice and can be done in two-wheel drive, four-wheel-drive automatic and four-wheel-drive high settings. Ford says the mode provides an improvement in feel “similar to what an aftermarket modification might add to the truck, but with the benefit of maintaining the Ford vehicle warranty. The following is Ford’s technical explanation of how sport mode works:. Instead of shifting gears up and down for peak efficiency, the transmission holds a specific gear longer to make driving more responsive and spirited. An advanced feature of F-150’s six-speed automatic transmission is its ability to match engine rpm as it downshifts in slowing for a corner. Source: www.equipmentworld.com
