Drive Modes

[tarcher]

Merry christmas everyone. With this 7.3 I just like the tow haul around town as I love putting my foot into it. On the hiway normal, never tried eco. Something strange happened tis past summer. Prior to I was always aound 20-22 litres per 100 km or 12 miles per US gal. This summer Idrove a thousand mile trip at 50-60 mph as we dont have freeways up here in northern Canada like you do down there. I now do avg 16 mpg US. In town driving like I do hasnt changed.

 

[Tex_Hunter]

Cool trick that I had never considered - thanks for sharing.

I've used the deep/snow mode in those applications many times, would have never occurred to me to use in 2hi and on pavement.

Curious what impact it has on the diesel, makes the 7.3 drive like a completely different truck.

 

[henriettatremor6.7]

Normal mode for me daily, and when i tow my camper i leave it in normal. it’s too light 2k lbs. hopefully by the end of 2024 i’ll have a much bigger camper. well, that’s the plan. we’ve outgrown our little NuCamp 320s Boondock.

 

[500mag]

I like the color code for Eco, mostly the reason that I use it. I did not see a difference in MPG though.

I do have a question for you all though, when I am playing around in red sands, deep sand, I put it in Deep Snow/Sand Mode, but I don't like it as the truck seems to be very bouncy when I am going faster than 10 - 15 mph.

Is your Traction Control on? Turn off the Traction Control. The bouncing is due to intermittent braking. I learned this in the Outer Banks.

 

[armorross]

I don’t think I’m following. Are you saying the deep snow/sand mode doesn’t provide a benefit for you below 15mph? And you can’t take the truck above 15mph in deep sand because it’s too bouncy?

No, it works below 15 mph, smooth easy ride, but if I go over 15 the back of the truck starts bouncing like crazy. More so than you would expect from the terrain.

 

[ccw]

No, it works below 15 mph, smooth easy ride, but if I go over 15 the back of the truck starts bouncing like crazy. More so than you would expect from the terrain.

So I was originally thinking the same as @Camarox2, and that it was all to do with suspension. But @500mag has a great point:

Is your Traction Control on? Turn off the Traction Control. The bouncing is due to intermittent braking. I learned this in the Outer Banks.

Of course traction control can be impacted by drive mode, so it may be worse in deep snow/sand (ironically).

Cool!

 

[Jrod250]

I jump in, put it in drive and drive like a grandpa.

 

[MVI]

played with the modes on the drive home from the Dealer yesterday. 2024 7.3Gasser, I ended up in ECO and liked it the best for the highway, if I needed to pass anyone it dropped a gear to disappear

 

[gmbpilot757]

So having just picked up my ‘24 yesterday, question on Slippery Mode. Read through the reference manual and it doesn’t address it. When going into slippery, by default does the truck shift into 4H? I noticed this sitting in the driveway. Obviously not using 4H in the rain but I’m guessing should you choose to use this mode in the rain, leave it selected and select 2H again? It’s that even an option?

 

[500mag]

It does not automatically go into 4H. I do use 4H though in a deluge to lessen the chance of hydroplaning, especially when tire get worn. A driven tire is much less likely to lock up and skid.

 

[Modman]

So having just picked up my ‘24 yesterday, question on Slippery Mode. Read through the reference manual and it doesn’t address it. When going into slippery, by default does the truck shift into 4H? I noticed this sitting in the driveway. Obviously not using 4H in the rain but I’m guessing should you choose to use this mode in the rain, leave it selected and select 2H again? It’s that even an option?

I believe the intent is to only use "slippery" on snow or ice. Looking at the '23 Owners Manual I found the following confirming this:

"For less than ideal road
conditions such as snow or ice
covered roads. Use this mode for
crossing terrain where loose or slippery
materials cover a firm surface. Slippery
mode lowers throttle response and
optimizes shifting for slippery surfaces.
Four-wheel drive high is the default
four-wheel drive mode. All four-wheel drive
modes are selectable in slippery mode."

Some vehicles (F150, Bronco) have transmissions with a 4A setting. I would think that would be totally acceptable. In our case if you want Slippery mode in the rain I would shift back to 2WD as you suggest.

 

[Alpoba]

On a 22 i liked the sport mode. On a 23 once you’re in that traction control off mode the adaptive cruise doesnt work with it. Also, on a 23 the tranny goes through every gear anyways so i just leave it in normal and once in a while go into traction off when i dont plan on using adaptive cruise.

 

[Alpoba]

When going into slippery, by default does the truck shift into 4H?

Yes it does. I just take it back to 2H during my rainy commutes. I’m a fan of the mode on wet.

 

[gmbpilot757]

Yes it does. I just take it back to 2H during my rainy commutes. I’m a fan of the mode on wet.

It does not automatically go into 4H. I do use 4H though in a deluge to lessen the chance of hydroplaning, especially when tire get worn. A driven tire is much less likely to lock up and skid.

Actually, it does automatically engage 4H when selecting Slippery, at least on my ‘24. Not sure if this is different from previous years?

 

[gmbpilot757]

Yes it does. I just take it back to 2H during my rainy commutes. I’m a fan of the mode on wet.

Ok, thanks Alpoba. Was curious about this.

 

[Load]

Mainly just use the Normal mode

 

[Modman]

Ok, thanks Alpoba. Was curious about this.

The other option is Eco... It probably doesn't do everything that Slippery does, but I bet it's pretty close with respect to throttle response and shift schedule.

 

[500mag]

Not on the 2022s. I guess they changed it.

 

[Partner]

Well it works for us peasants with 22’s.

ahhhh....another reason I'm glad I got a 22'! all the SS stuff works!!

 

[Stealth Tremor SD]

ahhhh....another reason I'm glad I got a 22'! all the SS stuff works!!

I used to run Tow Haul around town. I’ve been running the deep snow/sand mode for a week and love it! It’s a different truck!