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What's everyone's drive mode?
- Thread starter glenpod
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I did a 140 mile round trip when I first bought mine, going I was on eco mode and got 28.1 mpg, drive back I got 26.7 in either sport or regular mode. Hard to say for sure that the root cause was the drive mode, there were lots of traffic light stops in both directions, but if it makes a difference, it is not huge. The biggest difference is how you use your right foot.
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All makes sense. My biggest thing is if I need t quickly speed around someone on the highway. But for example like my upcoming 10hr trip tomorrow evening, when I’m just following people, sounds like a perfect time for eco.
my original plan was to test between 93 heading down and 87 back up. Maybe I’ll do 93 eco and 93 normal lol
my original plan was to test between 93 heading down and 87 back up. Maybe I’ll do 93 eco and 93 normal lol
If its coasting to a similar speed 99% of the time, the MPG between Sport, Eco and normal will pretty much be the same. Even on sport mode when cruising, itll go to its 10th gear.
Eco usually stays in lower RPMs in higher gears hence the hesitation vs Sport when you go WOT. But the main difference between the 3 modes is the throttle response and gear selection. All 3 modes make the same power all the time.
EX., The throttle opening on Sport if you tap 1/4 on the pedal would be 40% vs 10-20% on eco. Driving on normal mode using 3/4+ of the throttle is practically sport mode without the holding of gears.
There's no cylinder deactivation like on GM/Dodge nor fly tune changing.
Eco usually stays in lower RPMs in higher gears hence the hesitation vs Sport when you go WOT. But the main difference between the 3 modes is the throttle response and gear selection. All 3 modes make the same power all the time.
EX., The throttle opening on Sport if you tap 1/4 on the pedal would be 40% vs 10-20% on eco. Driving on normal mode using 3/4+ of the throttle is practically sport mode without the holding of gears.
There's no cylinder deactivation like on GM/Dodge nor fly tune changing.
I believe you're right on highway cruise. But for mixed driving Sport mode will absolutely hold gears much longer and upshift much later. You also don't get the coasting effect that you will from ECO or Normal modes. I'm amazed at how far this thing will coast for an auto trans! As such, you will definitely use more gas since there is a lot more engine braking going on combined with keeping the torque converter locked.
SPORT - the other modes don't exist for me.... Probably why I'm averaging 16 mpg 
P.S. What is this "Eco" mode people are talking about?
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I'm 100% Sport Mode and I'm getting a very consistent 20 mpg combined.
P.S. What is this "Eco" mode people are talking about?
P.S. What is this "Eco" mode people are talking about?
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Depends on where I'm going... Definitely like the sport mode, but some times in sport mode the transmission seams to hang after lifting @ higher RPMs & I have to use the paddle shift to manually switch to the next gear. 22 w/ 1,380 miles all stock. It has done this a few times where I feel it should have shifted by now so I lift @ 5500 or above... saw 6100 1 time.. & yes... I won...lol I have tried all the modes & find each to be unique in their own way. I can't wait to try the snow & ice & pull a 5K trailer. I have seen a 2-3 MPG gain using Eco on the run to & from work while using the adaptive cruise & staying in the right lane. We have a trip to the Ford performance driving school coming up in November so I'm sure to have some good data after.
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