2017-2020 FORD SUPERDUTY HAS SPORT MODE! WHO KNEW?

[@speed185187]

Save y'all the trouble of waiting, skip to 5:30. It's a double tap on the traction control button.

[@SteelBlueCorvette]

GM guy here who is converting to Ford and develops class 8 trucks for a living. I assume AdvanceTrac to be Fords traction / stability control. I imagine “Sport Mode” in the stability system specifically allows for wheel spin and increased yaw rate (sideways sliding) before the system reduces engine power. It may also affect acceleration and deceleration limiters somehow, maybe due to stock tires or something else. I highly doubt whacking the Traction Control button is going to change transmission shift schedules or engine torque curves, or even throttle mapping. The AdvanceTrac is probably a somewhat stand-alone system that is on all drivetrain configurations, hence why it works on multiple GVWS / trims. Great videos man, based on a test drive and what I’ve watched from you I will be buying a 6.7 Super Duty some time in the future!

[@tonymcadams6174]

So if you hold the Advance Trac button down for 10 seconds it will turn off the Advance Trac and Stabila-Trac off, then you can put it in tow haul then it will get plum side ways. Especially if you have a 2017 F250 Lariat rolling on 35's putting 526hp and 1076lb ft of torque to the ground, Thanks, Tony McAdams

[@bigd9247]

There's a chart that shows this in the F250 owner's manual, page 229. Double press puts AdvanceTrack in sport mode which reduces the sensitivity of the traction control. Hold the button for 5 seconds and it will disable traction control. This does not change the transmission shifting or anything like that. On the F150 you can do the same thing with the AdvanceTrack, but the F150 also has a sport drive mode that changes the way the transmission shifts (and changes throttle sensitivity).

[@lucashoffman6187]

I knew I found it by accident like 2 years ago and honestly I love it because it lets you get a little wag but not to much I have a Lariat and a King Ranch

[@houndsmanone4563]

I went out to my 2020 F250 XL to see if I have the Sport Mode capability. I tried it this morning while driving to bible studies and it works. I have a 6.2L gas engine. Your video got my curiosity aroused and just had to see if Sport Mode existed and could be activated on my Super Duty. Yep, it does. Thanks for info 👍🏽🙂

[@dchong073]

Wow!!! I got it to work on my 2020 F-450 Limited!!! If you are using MyKey you have to get into the programming part and on the settings of traction control set it to user select. I did what you said to do on your video and it changes how the truck drives!!! The only changes I have on this truck is an S&B Air Intake and 5” Banks Exhaust Kit. Omg what a difference especially shifting and taking off!!! I love it and thanks for that tip!!! ❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dchong073]

It shifts on the fly. Compared to not having it on when I floor it....the truck has a 2-4 second delay on take off till it shifts. Going to talk to the Ford Techs tomorrow since I have to bring it in for a camera recall. Also bring up the regen info.

I have a 2020 XL and it does work, thats awesome, thanks

[@bobwilcox2657]

My 2019 XLT f250 gas engine has it, never new about this feature until now, its more fun to drive on the back roads, Makes a huge performance difference even when towing my trailer. Great video

[@CatRichardBojangles]

You’re full of it. There’s no performance to it. Just changes how traction control reacts to sliding.

[@bobwilcox2657]

@@CatRichardBojangles so that has nothing to do with performance?

[@CatRichardBojangles]

@@bobwilcox2657 no it’s just traction control.

[@bobwilcox2657]

Acceleration, torque handling ,traction and braking Are ways to rate the performance of any vehicle. Any time you can increase or decrease traction you are changing the performance of the vehicle ​@CatRichardBojangles

[@dandifilippo7336]

Thanks for the tip, Couldn't help but notice your check engine lite was on .

[@robwalker5426]

What I’ve noticed a difference between the tow haul and the sport mode in my truck. Is when pulling my gooseneck taking same road same weight. In tow haul I was getting 9to10 mpg traveling 75 and it downshift up shift up and down the hills. In the sport mode I got 11to 13mpg rpms stayed at the same gears wasn’t shifting in and out.

[@favorednation34]

check engine light is on.

[@jasonbond3372]

I’ve known about Sport mode on F250’s for years, my 2017 had it and so does my 2020. I’ve hammered both trying to figure it out and I can’t tell a difference.

[@tonyg4546]

Canadian bro! This is your body from Washington State. pretty close to Canada but I just have to say thank you very much. I watch all your videos I take your advice I have the bank's super gauge and paddle monster in my 2019 F350 and now with sport mode on top of that ! In a word.....WOW!!! I was spanking my cousins Chevrolet Is in stock mode now a sport mode and the upgrades he won't even see me go by it'll just be a red blur and tail lights. Hahahahaha thank you very much bro!! Keep up the great work!

[@workplaytv]

Hahaha that’s awesome man!

[@todda8695]

Let me explain the difference in the modes: Traction control uses ABS to keep your wheels from spinning when you are pushing the gas pedal when tires are losing their grip on the road. AdvanceTrac is made up of Traction control and Electronic Stability Control. ESC helps prevent sideways sliding and skidding. ESC adjusts brake pressure and engine control. AdvanceTrac Sport Mode allows you to have a setting that allows more rear-end sliding before it kicks in. It's more lenient than regular AdvanceTrac.

[@donquixote...]

What is the difference between having a type of tune done (e.g., HP Tuning), and just using Sport Mode...?

[@wildburpp]

Is it better then holding the traction button till it all turns off?

[@dchong073]

Yup doesn’t work on my 2020 F-450 Limited....MyKey keeps coming on and I have to disable that and see what happens.

[@stevenshaffer9357]

I have a 2020 STX 350 dually and I just checked and it has it!! I can’t wait to head to work in the morning and see what it does!!! Thank you!!!

[@bigguy1403]

Great video The reason it didn't work on some of your friends trucks was because not all superdutys come with Sport Mode. I didn't have it on my f350 but I have it on my f250 I guess you don't know till you try it.

[@davidlanham5639]

My 2020 F250 Lariat Diesel has the Sport Mode. I activated it as you've described. Thanks for sharing. I'll try it out tomorrow. After watching your video, I forgot that this truck has an eco mode. On the other hand, who wants that. lol I took delivery of mine in early March; awesome powerhouse truck.

[@josephcheek494]

Hey, love your videos. Just tried on my 2019 xlt and it worked. Sport mode!!!

[@luckytrapper7656]

I have a 2019 f350 6.7. It also has sport mode. I was closely checking it out to try and figure out the difference if any. What I found so far was the turbo would spool up faster and higher. I also noticed that while coasting the turbo would drop down to 0 .9psi instead of 0.5psi. So it seems to stay spooled up a bit higher. I have a Derringer so I can read the actual psi from the turbo. I'm going to keep playing with it to see if I can find anything else.

[@Threedog1963]

Yep… worked, not sure what exactly was going on, but the turbo lag I normally experience was gone. Just stomp the pedal and it lit up. Was awesome!

[@8upbowhunter845]

Just picked up my new 2021 F350 XLT from the dealer and tried it on the way home, works awesome.

[@roberts3889]

Does this stay activated when you turn off the truck, or do you have to engage each time you start up?

[@Daves_adventures4315]

2020 and your check engine light is on?

[@tworotdoggs]

Hold the traction control button down and it will disengage it all

[@shanetole]

Got a 2020 Lariat 250 just tried it and works!

[@knuttsackjones3094]

I used to do this and cancel it on my 13 F150 because it would improve my mileage by a good 1mpg on the highway

[@yentrader]

Why is your ck engine light on?

[@coachbobkapustka4803]

shhhhhh

[@raullazaro9596]

Fords 😂

[@carls2210]

I do believe he said in an earlier video it was from when he adjusted his tire size with Forscan. I know they have a note on some tire sizes in forscan that it will cause the check engine light to stay on.

[@jerryspiers7636]

can you tell me what forum you were talking about. power stroke tech talk. is that the forum?

[@charliebates733]

I have a 2019 F250 STX FX4 6.2L V8 and it has it! Great find!

[@firetaz39]

Thanks for posting the video. I own a 2017 F250 Super Duty 6.2L gasser and am going to try out the steps you outlined. Am very curious about your blanket setup in back seat.... obviously there for dog/dogs but wondering if it is a designed quilt for the back seat of a truck. If so, where did you pick up?

[@workplaytv]

It’s just a moving blanket and I cut holes in it for the head rest to go through to hold it up.

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

My tremor has this too. My 2014 raptor has the feature but you press the button once instead of double press. It allows for some wheelspin but will save you if you go full mustang driver.

[@jnk26]

All 2017+ super dutys and 2015+ f150s pickup have this. Double press the traction control button. All it does is change the parameters for the advance trac. You still can't slide the truck sideways, but it gives you more leeway for spinning the tires. I "found" this when trying donuts with my 2016 f150 in the snow. If you want the have better mileage. Use the engine brake all the time it locks the TC more often. If you want to go faster off the line press and hold the traction control for 5 seconds. That defeats all parameters except rolling and extreme sideways movement(prolonged drifting). The advance trac has no bearing on transmission fuction

[@rodneyroeber9258]

Can you post the link for your powerstroke tech guy. Thanks

[@Threedog1963]

I have 2017 f250 platinum. Gonna give it a try on way to work tomorrow. Thanks.

[@williamcrist1887]

Maybe I did something wrong but I do not seem to have it on my 2021 F-350

[@michaelbabisky596]

Max power in Sport mode plus sand and snow mode together is one way to burn the rear tires off 😂

[@floutdoorstv7914]

Just placed an order on my first ever diesel truck, worked my ass off for years and I just ordered a custom 2021 F250 XLT with the 6.7 and center console, can’t wait, truck is in production now!

[@workplaytv]

Awesome! Congrats man

[@floutdoorstv7914]

@@workplaytv Thanks Brother!

[@Femur15]

I have a ‘17 SRW platinum and I have been able to engage sport mode and I didn’t notice anything different.

[@fxnytroxtxFPP]

So how do you turn it on? You said twice in sequence but you only pressed it once?

[@millerjacob75]

Took a little to learn how fast to push button, but it works on a 2018 F250 6.2 xl 2wd.

[@DTYREE]

Dosent work on 23 250 super duty

[@texashammer3267]

Wasn’t aware your speedometer was in kmh and was pretty impressed for a while. Still impressed but I think you get the idea

[@gregkurtz4374]

I tried it in my 2018 XLT and it did not have the sport mode. But thanks for the video. New subscriber.

[@kevinwheatcroft]

my 2020 7.3 gasser has it too. Sweet! Thanks for the vid man!

[@timothyhaskell8262]

What is that contraption in your back seat?

[@jasonbond3372]

Hey, what gears do you have, I have 3:55 with high capacity tow package. Also, what oil are you running, doing first oil change on my 2020. Thanks!

[@workplaytv]

I use Mobil 1 advanced synthetic 5w-40

[@franklanbrano1282]

Use amsoil!

[@tonymcadams6174]

Rotella 5W-40 full synthetic. Lowers your engine coolant temp 5° and oil temp by 10°.

[@LOS-jh8tv]

HOLY CRAP! My 2017 F350 DRW has sport mode!!! LOL never knew! Thanks!

[@g-man2228]

Had in my 2017 F-150 and now my 2020 F-250 Lariat...It holds the gears longer per what I was told! Off the line and when passing or playing! 😁

[@cameron4247]

Thanks bro got a 2017 f350 dually and now I’m on my way to next gig in SPORT MODE! 😎

[@sandman6298]

Just tried my 20 KR 250 7.3 TREMOR,, she's got it. TKS 🇺🇸

[@jamaljamal6169]

Why is your dash flickering though and why is your check engine light on for a 2020?

[@coastkid1983]

He explains in the video description

[@stillgrowinglandscape3623]

How are you getting that kind of mileage

[@blakekelly7010]

I’ve been a follower of your channel for some time. Just watched this video. Also, just verified my 2017 Lariat 6.7 - it has it.... game changer! However, I had to turn Adv Trac off, then off and then quickly double tap the asdv Trac for the Sport mode to appear.

[@MrDRP730]

Just turned it on in my 19 Lariat.. Never knew it was there.. 👍🏾

[@Jddlincoln]

My 2019 f250 xlt gas has it, definitely changes it up.

[@iwanaGoFast2010]

My 88 f250 does not have it. WTH???

[@ryan_torres]

Always watch the Arod man!! He's awesome! My 2017 has it... Found out about it in one of the facebook groups i'm in years ago... Shoulda told ya about that... my bad!!

[@workplaytv]

Ryan Torres Shame on you

[@ryan_torres]

workplaytv lol! At least you were able to make this video!

[@elconquistador8302]

Awesome man! It worked for my 2019 XLT. Thank you!

[@waynehixenbaugh2159]

My 2019 lariat has it!! Trying it out now..

[@dwreinard]

Its in the owners manual. There is a chart of all the things that button does.

[@letsfarm_1776]

Changes torque management, among other things. I turned my 16s tq mgmt off, among some other stuff. 16 f350 lariat, 4wd, cclb, weighs 9000lbs with my tools. The truck will get sideways, in the road at 60mph if you step on the pedal.

[@2263pete]

My 2017 F350 longbox 6.7 XLT has it. I’ve not tried it yet though. Just saw the Ford Sport mode video from another contributor here...will it hurt the power train if I try it? Thanks...

[@rickb5575]

What K9 cover is that in the back seat?

[@BhobsonKatie]

Will my 17 platinum 250 power stroke do that?

[@workplaytv]

Yup it should

[@BhobsonKatie]

@@workplaytv yep it does lol💪🏼😎

[@AlaninPHX]

2017 F250 6.7L Platinum - works! Thanks for the tip.

[@RXR91]

What bed length and wheel base do you have?

[@wherethewildwenzelsare8108]

I’ve got a 2020 xlt and worked on mine!!! Thank You for that

[@gabethornton5547]

I just tried this with my '21 XL F250 gasser and it has this as well!

[@ManuelLTX]

How does you’re superduty go to 200mph? Is it a certain trim I have to get

[@workplaytv]

That’s km/h

[@ManuelLTX]

@@workplaytv oh okay makes sense thank you!

[@arronclark711]

Thumbs up on the info... I had no clue.... I will give it a try tomorrow.... that tech guy is awesome I've been following him for awhile too.... good scoop dude.

[@arronclark711]

So secondary slightly off topic comment. I'm no tree hugger..even though I am in Cali.....raced dirt bikes...been to the world finals in jet ski races. Banks makes alot of sense for modern diesels....ever thought of reaching out to him?

[@reborn2452]

What’s going on with that check engine light? I am going to try this tomorrow.

[@narcisbaralija]

When your early and don't know what to write

[@dashcam3098]

I HAVE A 2017 F350 KING RANCH AND I DO HAVE IT , NEVER NEW THIS TILL NOW. CAN'T WAIT TO TRY IT TO SEE IF THERE IS A DIFERANCE . I COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ON THIS. THANKS FOR THE INFO.

[@iwanaGoFast2010]

Does it also have check engine mode turned on?

[@workplaytv]

No

[@jeffclark4008]

Okay, so my 2019 F450 has sport.mode. here's my thoughts on it. First, it's really cool. It's very "zippy" for such a beast of a truck. As I recall, it seemed to.unlock some zippy-ness in my 2017 F350 SRW as well. My feeling is that it relaxes some if the torque management that Ford has programmed into the computer to help protect the drivetrain. Does anyone else agree with this?

[@kurtomac]

Why do you have the check engine light on?

[@ford6727]

Sport mode allows for more "spirited driving" hold it down and advance track turns off.

[@christianmedina79]

Gets the wheels spinning too

[@gwpoole]

Is it recommended to change to sport mode while driving? I was told to do it while in park.

[@workplaytv]

Doesn’t make a difference

[@kazper4137]

My 2019 6.2 xlt has it!!! Been jamming around all morning lol

[@dtrisdale]

I have the same. Im not able to do it right now because of too many adult beverages. What did you notice?

[@kazper4137]

@@dtrisdale it seems like its holding gear a little longer, almost like tow haul without the engine brake, idk if its just me but seems like I get better gas mileage with it, which doesn't make sense but definitely looks like it

[@mitchellgraham2860]

2017 XL has it. Hold down until advancetrac turns off the double tap the button right away

[@captainmigs1655]

Bro get to the point and show us or just don’t make a video

[@sydnimiller7688]

i have a 2019 250 and it worked on mine thanks for the info man!!

[@darktower98]

‘19 Lariat - works for me! Can’t wait to get some real drive time in!

[@tworotdoggs]

My 2020 Platinum FX4 has it. Manul covers it in a matrix on page 228. It reduces sensitivity for electronic stability control and less sensitivity on traction control. Can't tell about driving behavior, wife's car's parked in front of me LOL

[@workplaytv]

tworotdoggs Hahaha

[@jdbiphone]

Just tried it on my 2020 F350 Platinum. Works. Noticeable difference.

[@altonkriel]

This is def a thing 20 F250 7.3 V8 - I ran it with Reg Traction on and w/ Sport Mode from a stop 0-40mph it def shifted diff. felt like a extra shift in there in Reg Traction Mode and felt it slow a bit with the extra shift. Yeah Sport Mode!!

[@atvtinker01]

It explains this feature in your owners manual. It's under the traction section.

[@robb2498]

Personally a peddle commander does so much mire fir these trucks then your sports mode. Buy one and use or return to Amazon after 90 days. One of the best plug n play options for the truck. My opinion

[@joshburckhardt5453]

just tried it in my 19 6.7 and it worked, sweet!

[@greenfire6924]

My 2019 F250 4X4 6.2L XLT has this. Info on this is provided on pages 226 and 229 in my owner's manual. All that happens is you are configuring the AdvanceTrac Systems identical to what the truck does automatically when placed in 4X4 Low. In other words, you are disabling all three of the AdvanceTrac Systems while in 2 High.

[@jeremyfisher347]

Not to burst anyones bubble, lol thats sport for your traction control system. it allows the wheels to spin also allows you to drive more aggresivelty and such. just disables all of fords safety features for traction.

[@trevorwaitekaitis9150]

On the 3rd week with my new 2020 and I love it! Just under 3000 miles so far

[@wendiclark10]

how are you getting good gas mileage?

[@kaytme5915]

What? My XL 2019 4x4 has sport mode???

[@OOMAN]

Tried this on my '19 F450 Platinum and it worked. Haven't had time to play with it yet to see what difference it makes, I had a load in the back.

[@jeffclark4008]

Wife has my 19 F450 Lariat Ultimate out right now, but when it gets back, I'm going to see if I have it. My 2017 Lariat F350 had it and I never even thought to check my F450.

[@greglotz4296]

My truck won’t go much above 100, is your Speedo in km/hr then?

[@workplaytv]

Km

[@ronjon250]

Just checked my 2020 Lariat Sport. Sport Mode activated! I’m gonna try it out in the AM. 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@hermangarman177]

My 2020 F350 Tremor has it tried after I watched youre video ... its does hold the gears a lil longer an its a lil snappier.. I have the 7.3 gas 4.30 rear