Keeping Driver Mode

[DRKKNITE]

So I am sure this have been covered but wanted to doublecheck. I have created a Custom Mode I like but for some reason, every time I start the car it is back in normal mode. Do we need to change the mode every time we start the car? Seems pretty ridiculous.

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[Sofa King]

yep... SOP

 

[DRKKNITE]

yep... SOP

So irritating. I just want to get in and drive.

 

[Dragster]

It’s probably a liability thing due to Track mode turning traction control off by default. Ford doesn’t want to be held liable should you forget to return to a “regular” drive mode later on.

 

[roadpilot]

It’s probably a liability thing due to Track mode turning traction control off by default. Ford doesn’t want to be held liable should you forget to return to a “regular” drive mode later on.

Or perhaps you let someone else drive the vehicle and they don't realize all traction mode or other safety features are off.

 

[DukeCLR]

It's the same in my 2018 except you don't have entire profiles, I need to select the drive mode and exhaust mode separately. IN the 2024 I just need to use the thumb button on the wheel to select my custom profile, it's easy and you will get accustomed to it in no time.

 

[DRKKNITE]

One thread in another forum stated that it is possible Ford does not want any liability for the exhaust sound as Track is too loud for most cities laws. With the amount of tech in this vehicle, you'd think that they could just allow a custom mode that has up to Sport exhaust and ALWAYS defaults back to traction control on. Just my opinion. I'll get used to it. Just like coming in my driveway at an angle to clear the front end. Forgot that twice already. ARRGHHH!!!!!!!!!! I even bought some ramps off amazon I am not sure I can leave out. LOL

 

[keithwalton]

In some places it'll be liability other places it'll be legal. Particularly when driver assist / safety systems are involved.
Start/stop will be the same you will have to actively opt-out of it every time (or permanently)
It's like sport modes are usually normal modes (linear throttle map etc) but for homologation purposes the default must be as eco as they can get away with.

 

[dollybud]

So I am sure this have been covered but wanted to doublecheck. I have created a Custom Mode I like but for some reason, every time I start the car it is back in normal mode. Do we need to change the mode every time we start the car? Seems pretty ridiculous.

I read on a former

So I am sure this have been covered but wanted to doublecheck. I have created a Custom Mode I like but for some reason, every time I start the car it is back in normal mode. Do we need to change the mode every time we start the car? Seems pretty ridiculous.

So I am sure this have been covered but wanted to doublecheck. I have created a Custom Mode I like but for some reason, every time I start the car it is back in normal mode. Do we need to change the mode every time we start the car? Seems pretty ridiculous.

 

[Spainer]

Given noise and Neighbor’s there is no way to have the active exhaust start in quiet mode? Possibly start the battery and change modes before starting the engine?

Was hoping on early morning shifts when I parked it I could switch to quiet and it would stay there

 

[dollybud]

Try putting your custom mody into your favourites. After starting in normal starting go to favourites and find your custom tune.

 

[keithwalton]

Given noise and Neighbor’s there is no way to have the active exhaust start in quiet mode? Possibly start the battery and change modes before starting the engine?

Was hoping on early morning shifts when I parked it I could switch to quiet and it would stay there

There is an option for quiet start within a certain time period, you can set it to almost all day

 

[roadpilot]

One thread in another forum stated that it is possible Ford does not want any liability for the exhaust sound as Track is too loud for most cities laws. With the amount of tech in this vehicle, you'd think that they could just allow a custom mode that has up to Sport exhaust and ALWAYS defaults back to traction control on. Just my opinion. I'll get used to it. Just like coming in my driveway at an angle to clear the front end. Forgot that twice already. ARRGHHH!!!!!!!!!! I even bought some ramps off amazon I am not sure I can leave out. LOL

Bottom line, everybody has their own preferences for 'default' but Ford can only have it set one way. So ...

 

[Spainer]

There is an option for quiet start within a certain time period, you can set it to almost all day

that’s perfect. Thanks. Work at a golf course and start early. Great idea you can set a timer for quiet start. Thanks for the info

 

[DRKKNITE]

Given noise and Neighbor’s there is no way to have the active exhaust start in quiet mode? Possibly start the battery and change modes before starting the engine?

Was hoping on early morning shifts when I parked it I could switch to quiet and it would stay there

I am not sure exactly where I found it but there is a setting to always start in quiet mode during certain hours. For instance 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM. I set it but my with my lifestyle I have not actually started it between those hours to test it.

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