Sport Driving Mode Question?

[DWG]

I tried the Sport driving mode today with my Badlands for the first time today. Not sure what is normal but it didn't feel right. I was in the local neighborhood starting from a stop. While in Sport mode and trying to accelerate the RPM's would get to almost 3000 before switching to the next gear. The engine was really reving. I didn't want to push the car any further so I got out of Sport Mode. This didn't seem normal to me but I don't know. I realize sport mode would change the shift points but I thought it would be slight changes that would have been more subtle.

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[JAD67428]

I tried the Sport driving mode today with my Badlands for the first time today. Not sure what is normal but it didn't feel right. I was in the local neighborhood starting from a stop. While in Sport mode and trying to accelerate the RPM's would get to almost 3000 before switching to the next gear. The engine was really reving. I didn't want to push the car any further so I got out of Sport Mode. This didn't seem normal to me but I don't know. I realize sport mode would change the shift points but I thought it would be slight changes that would have been more subtle.

Yes David it’s normal to hang around 3000 rpm. Redline is at 6500 rpm so no need to worry. In Sport Mode

 

[DWG]

Thank you.

 

[JAD67428]

Thank you.

Your Welcome, Ya it’s pretty aggressive but to me it doesn’t go overboard if ya know what I mean. Any other questions don’t hesitate to ask bud.

 

[gatornek]

Perfectly normal.

I always pop it into sport mode when I need good throttle response, which is essentially what you're getting with it, on top of holding the rpms deeper towards redline.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

IMO i'm not a fan of the Sport Mode compared to Pedal Max which really improves Throttle Response and doesn't hang in the lower gears and higher RPM like Sport Mode!! And i hope i hear no complaints about me bringing up the Pedal Max since i think it applies in this Thread!!

 

[Paradocks]

Sport Mode is great for quicker off the line response when you want extra power. I only use it occasionally on my Tucson however since it tends to negatively impact gas mileage, but it sure can be fun! I assume Eco mode is the exact opposite and prioritizes fuel economy over performance.

 

[BravoAlpha]

My sport mode doesn’t feel normal

so I switched back to normal.

 

[Mark S.]

I tried the Sport driving mode today with my Badlands for the first time today. Not sure what is normal but it didn't feel right.

Your owner's manual is always a good place to start if you have concerns about the way your vehicle operates. Here's what your manual says about SPORT mode:

Aside from increasing throttle response, the system keeps the transmission in a lower gear until the engine gets to a higher RPM. This allows the engine to develop more horsepower to increase acceleration performance. In other words, your car's behavior is perfectly normal, er, sporty... You know what I mean!

 

[Bronco III]

I drive a section of road that has a few long, steep sections with a 55mph speed limit. My OB does not have paddle shifters, so I usually drive this section in Sport mode because the higher shift points also keep the car in a lower gear while driving downhill, so I don’t need to brake to control the speed.

 

[FBSBB]

I tried the Sport driving mode today with my Badlands for the first time today. Not sure what is normal but it didn't feel right. I was in the local neighborhood starting from a stop. While in Sport mode and trying to accelerate the RPM's would get to almost 3000 before switching to the next gear. The engine was really reving. I didn't want to push the car any further so I got out of Sport Mode. This didn't seem normal to me but I don't know. I realize sport mode would change the shift points but I thought it would be slight changes that would have been more subtle.

Yep. I love it when I'm in hilly or curvy areas. Fun. But definitely feels revved.

 

[Whatheheck]

Sport mode is a blast and a half in the Mustang !

 

[DWG]

I am still getting used to how the Bronco Sport works and what is normal. I am coming from a 20 Escape that has the same driving mode features including Sport Mode but is a very different vehicle. While the Escape did take longer to shift in to the next gears and the RPM's increased more before shifting I do not recall it reving so high before shifting like the Bronco does so it just didn't feel right to me. I am happy this forum is so full of knowledgable people that I can come to with questions. I really appreciate everyone on this forum.

 

[Boondocks2Badlands]

Sport Mode is great for quicker off the line response when you want extra power. I only use it occasionally on my Tucson however since it tends to negatively impact gas mileage, but it sure can be fun! I assume Eco mode is the exact opposite and prioritizes fuel economy over performance.

I literally just jumped from a post where you got called on this to here.... Perfect

 

[Sandman]

I tried the Sport driving mode today with my Badlands for the first time today. Not sure what is normal but it didn't feel right. I was in the local neighborhood starting from a stop. While in Sport mode and trying to accelerate the RPM's would get to almost 3000 before switching to the next gear. The engine was really reving. I didn't want to push the car any further so I got out of Sport Mode. This didn't seem normal to me but I don't know. I realize sport mode would change the shift points but I thought it would be slight changes that would have been more subtle.

Sport mode stays in a lower gear longer and does not go into overdrive gear to keep it peppy.

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