Drive Mode and Suspension

[DaveFikel]

Hi guys-

Do the drive modes impact the suspension or handling? I know it alters the steering, but I've read conflicting info about changes to suspension stiffness. Just as an FYI, I have Steeda lowering springs & front/rear adjustable sway bars (not sure if they would matter).

Thanks!

Dave

 

[Dale5403]

The drive modes do not affect the suspension.

 

[powerboatr]

Hi guys-

Do the drive modes impact the suspension or handling? I know it alters the steering, but I've read conflicting info about changes to suspension stiffness. Just as an FYI, I have Steeda lowering springs & front/rear adjustable sway bars (not sure if they would matter).

Thanks!

Dave

only if you have the aviator air ride or dynamic suspension...
wouldnt that a nice thing for the SPORT TUNED explorer

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Hi guys-

Do the drive modes impact the suspension or handling? I know it alters the steering, but I've read conflicting info about changes to suspension stiffness. Just as an FYI, I have Steeda lowering springs & front/rear adjustable sway bars (not sure if they would matter).

Thanks!

Dave

No, it doesn’t change steering either.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

only if you have the aviator air ride or dynamic suspension...
wouldnt that a nice thing for the SPORT TUNED explorer

I’d rather have a good handling suspension setup before the air ride because of weight. Dynamic suspension or even some Magneride would be awesome.

 

[I Bleed Ford Blue]

I wish Ford would offer an ST+ package. They could adapt the magneride system from the mustang, active exhaust also from the mustang, add the GT350 front 6 pot brembos, Lower it from the factory, and upgrade the wheels to a 22x10.

 

[UNBROKEN]

No, it doesn’t change steering either.

Sport mode tightens up the electric steering.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Sport mode tightens up the electric steering.

Really? I never noticed a difference nor read it changes.

 

[powerboatr]

I wish Ford would offer an ST+ package. They could adapt the magneride system from the mustang, active exhaust also from the mustang, add the GT350 front 6 pot brembos, Lower it from the factory, and upgrade the wheels to a 22x10.

Then it would threaten the little pony
But it coukd be a sneaky stealthy ride

 

[DaveFikel]

Thanks for the answers!

It would be a sweet addition to have something to stiffen it up a bit.

My favorite thing is to drive next to someone in a "sporty" car, then see them in the rear view as we take that big freeway transition curve, and of course they have to speed up & pass on a straight away while I'm just cruising.