Name ONE ST Feature others might not know.....

[hbalek]

We took my wife's ST on a 2k mile road trip (saved a ton versus flying).

One thing I learned that took me by surprise... driver side mirror auto dims. But, I noticed it's only the driver's side. The passenger side looks like it's a standard mirror.

That's how my last 2 Lincolns were also. The right side is a wide angle mirror anyway so headlights are not as large and bright in that view. The rear-view mirror also auto dims.

 

[KegsBdry]

This is by far my favorite thread on this site. Still learning new things about the ST, even after 3 yrs!

 

[R2D2]

For those who didn't know about shifting gears in D mode (not M mode) using paddle shifters.


This also displays the gear after shifting for a short while, on the driver display screen. And it has been wrongly interpreted by many, as way to display current gear, by pulling on the either of the paddle shifter. Where as, it will actually shift a gear depending on the paddle you are pulling.

 

[edog]

Thanks to all who shared information in this thread. It has been very informative.

 

[jdmac27]

I noticed yesterday that the windshield wipers park when turned off. They sit slightly above the bottom of the window when in intermittent, but will drop down to the bottom when you switch off or the rain sensing stops sensing. I haven't seen wipers park since our 72 cougar!

 

[hbalek]

I noticed yesterday that the windshield wipers park when turned off. They sit slightly above the bottom of the window when in intermittent, but will drop down to the bottom when you switch off or the rain sensing stops sensing. I haven't seen wipers park since our 72 cougar!

Yeah I've noticed that a few years. In a few weeks, 4 years of ST ownership.

 

[willh876]

one thing i finally found. there is a button on the dash near the emergency lights that activates the front camera so you can pull the nose up to something and not hit it.

Do you know what this button is or looks like? I've searched all day and couldn't find it? Thanks.

 

[hbalek]

Do you know what this button is or looks like? I've searched all day and couldn't find it? Thanks.

To the right of the hazard flash button and it has a camera on it!

 

[willh876]

To the right of the hazard flash button and it has a camera on it!

Thank you, I'm going to check now lol

 

[Xalm]

There's a button near the mirror adjustment that folds the mirrors in, handy if you're at a drive-in to give the car hop more room. Or if navigating a very narrow area.

 

[JA Fletcher]

That net can also be attached horizontally and it acts as a cover/shade over anything behind the third row when the seats are up. The two additional hooks for that are right behind the tops of the seats. Explains why the net is on the small side since it's multi-functional.

If you want to get a decent net to lay flat that attaches to all the rings, one from the Escape works perfectly and is only about $20. View attachment 711

Is this a Ford floor cover or after market? It looks like it is for when the 3rd row seats are down, which is the way I always keep them.

 

[JA Fletcher]

Put it together!

Sorry to be dense but what does DMV stand for in relation to STs?

 

[Blue Beast]

I think Department of Motor Vehicles.

 

[willh876]

I don't know if this was mentioned. But if you use the auto start in cold weather the heated seats come on automatically along with heated wheel.

 

[hbalek]

I don't know if this was mentioned. But if you use the auto start in cold weather the heated seats come on automatically along with heated wheel.

Also if the temperature is low enough the rear window defrost. In the summer the cooled seats come on when hot enough.

 

[thinguy]

Bump!
Looking to get an ST in the next couple days more likely. This has been a great thread that needs more tips

 

[CoHPhasor]

For those who didn't know about shifting gears in D mode (not M mode) using paddle shifters.
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This also displays the gear after shifting for a short while, on the driver display screen. And it has been wrongly interpreted by many, as way to display current gear, by pulling on the either of the paddle shifter. Where as, it will actually shift a gear depending on the paddle you are pulling.

I grew up where hills and mountains are everywhere - I live and die by this feature.
People complain that paddle shifters need to die because "They are not like racing controls and aren't immediate" --- they miss the point.
Pulling a load, slowly driving up hills, riding brakes down hills, they're all terrible anti-patterns that are not good for your vehicle.
Controlling your gears is what is necessary for proper operation, proper vehicle control, and keeps your engine and transmission happy.
(Yes, the computer is supposed to adjust for some of these situations but it waits far too long, and rolling at high speed is "good for gas mileage", but that doesn't mean safe when going downhill)

The "Manual mode" is just what the doctor ordered for downhill driving.

 

[KegsBdry]

I grew up where hills and mountains are everywhere - I live and die by this feature.
People complain that paddle shifters need to die because "They are not like racing controls and aren't immediate" --- they miss the point.
Pulling a load, slowly driving up hills, riding brakes down hills, they're all terrible anti-patterns that are not good for your vehicle.
Controlling your gears is what is necessary for proper operation, proper vehicle control, and keeps your engine and transmission happy.
(Yes, the computer is supposed to adjust for some of these situations but it waits far too long, and rolling at high speed is "good for gas mileage", but that doesn't mean safe when going downhill)

The "Manual mode" is just what the doctor ordered for downhill driving.

And on a steep hill but in snow, some old timer shared with me to put it in neutral & just use your momentum and be light on the brakes.

Great advice, especially driving around Pittsburgh in winter!

 

[CoHPhasor]

And on a steep hill but in snow, some old timer shared with me to put it in neutral & just use your momentum and be light on the brakes.

Great advice, especially driving around Pittsburgh in winter!

Too bad ABS can't be disabled - that's the real way to drive in the snow.
Saved my a** several times in - Da 'Burgh!