Sport mode on the 2018 F-150 is activated by pushing the tow/haul mode button twice. An amber S appears in the lower-right portion of the tachometer indicating sport mode is active. The feature works by changing the frequency of gearshifts, so the truck stays in the sweet spot of the powerband and holds lower gears longer to make driving more fun. That means less shifting on engaging drives, such as twisty roads with rolling hills. Instead of shifting gears up and down for peak efficiency, the transmission holds a specific gear longer to make driving more responsive and spirited. Sport mode reduces the frequency of having to step on the gas pedal to reach peak torque resulting in quicker acceleration with less pedal travel.
Yvonne M.
August 29, 2019
The Sport mode for the 2018 Ford F-150 was originally seen in the Mustang, and able to be achieved in this truck because of its reduced weight. Sport mode in the F-150 works by holding lower gears longer and staying the optimal spot of the powerband. This allows the truck to achieve quicker acceleration at peak torque without having to step on the gas pedal as much. The transmission will hold gears longer for less shifting on rough terrain. This is meant to make the F-150s driving experience more engaging. To activate, push the two/haul button twice and amber S will appear on the tachometer in the lower right.
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