No. The engine is still breaking in and Sport mode was not my favorite in my last F150. It is entertaining for a few minutes, then just hard shifts and way to much throttle tip in. The Sand mode was noticeable in terms of gear holding and tip in, so no reason to think Baja wont be similar. At the end of the day, sport mode does not affect performance, it affects perception and feel. It just isn't something I like. Maybe on a track it would shave a bit of time off a lap, because it holds gears longer, could help not downshifting or downshifting at higher rpm to stay in the power band).
Yeah, I know it doesn't make anything faster. Strange as it sounds it's still something I use daily with the 3.5EB/10 speed in the Navigator. If you leave it in Normal, throttle mapping is very sluggish and it will not downshift under braking until just above idle engine speed in the current gear, if you have to get back on the power it takes a second to wake up.
It seems to be mitigated somewhat by the learning process. I generally drive somewhat “aggressively “ and the delay seems to be pretty minor. The 2.7 also spools pretty quick. I notice less lag than either the 2.3 or 3.5 (just not the boom the 3.5 has in the midrange). Tuning will likely help those of us that want a different feel.
How much did you save with the Z plan?I won’t get into to much detail, because enough good reviews have been posted. But I will try and hit on a couple of themes from the forum.
1. I took delivery yesterday at noon.
2. The dealer was great, Z plan honored, good deal on Ford warranty (first time I have bought one since the 90s).
3. Fit and finish is good. Top is definitely not the highlight of said fit and finish. Works well, quiet, but definitely gave away the headliner to cover the finished product IMO.
4. 2.7 is solid. Feels like the F150 acceleration and shifting wise. 10sp is not noticeable already. It should get even better in 1k miles or so.
5. Screen and cameras (High Package) are awesome. I would have been disappointed personally if I didn’t get them. I was torn, because the 8” screen was adequate, but wow, the 12” and cameras are the bomb.
6. No mirror whistle yet.
7. Had the front section of top off, got a pop up shower and the seats got wet, wet dogs, interior definitely seemed built for it. Popped the tops on, jumped in and good to go.
8. Took it on some seasonal roads, played with the modes (was in sand and used sand mode). Used trail turn assist to do a donut. The modes were cool, worked well and made sense. I think they will be better than I expected.
9. 18.6 mpg per the computer in mixed driving 100miles.
10. Stereo is just OK. Not as bad as I expected. It won’t be as high on my list of add ons as I initially guessed.
I can try and answer other questions if you have something Badlands specific?
Not that rough, just a bit “mottled “ and some minor “fiber” looking edges. Like I mentioned, I am not picky and it makes no functional difference, so it’s a non issue for me. I am just assuming some that are sensitive to those things would notice.Rough like the non gel coat side of fiberglass boat or kit-car?
6% basically covers sales tax here. No hassle, no negotiation is a huge plus too.
Good to hear. We took a test drive yesterday and our salesman said they had Z plan and it only saved them $500 on a Bronco Sport and that it would probably be even less with the full size Bronco. I didn’t believe them.
They should show you the price sheet. It specifically details the price per Ford. They are limited on fees as well. The dealer gets compensated from Ford, they do at least as well in A pan as regular retail.
It was pretty light, didn’t notice it as particularly loud.
I drove both the SQ 2.3 and my 2.7 BL. I prefer the 33” vs 35” for step in, but otherwise both were really good. For me, long term, I think the non-sq will be lower cost and more than adequate for me.
