Ford's "crazy-smart" engineers add sport mode to F-150 - WorldCarFans.com

Available with the six-speed automatic transmission, the Sport Mode can be engaged by pushing the tow/haul mode button twice and upon activation an amber "S" will appear in the lower-right area of the tachometer. Ford says the F-150 with Sport Mode turned on will achieve "the sweet spot of the powerband" and will also hold the lower gears longer. Available as standard equipment with all engines, the Sport Mode can be turned on in 2WD, 4WD and 4WD high settings and according to Ford's transmission calibration engineer Karl Jungbluth it will keep the engine running in the desired power and... 2015 Ford F-150’s 700-pound weight savings, its choice of four high-output, more fuel-efficient powertrains, and – for the first time ever – an on-demand sport mode combine to enable an improved driving experience for truck customers. system operates in two-wheel drive, four-wheel-drive automatic and four-wheel-drive high settings Automatic transmission technology used for both Mustang and F-150 was jointly created – allowing some performance advantages of the pony car to be... Source: www.worldcarfans.com