Ford Drive Modes are selectable settings that adjust your vehicle’s engine, transmission, traction control, steering, and stability systems. By choosing the right mode, you can optimize your Ford for different driving environments and tasks whether you are in Abbotsford, Mission, Langley, Chilliwack or beyond the Fraser Valley. Depending on your model, Drive Modes can be selected with a dial, touchscreen, or steering wheel button. While availability varies by model, these are the most common modes you find at MSA Ford in Abbotsford:

1. Normal Mode
   The go-to setting for everyday driving, balancing performance, fuel efficiency, and comfort.
2. Eco Mode
   Designed to improve fuel economy by optimizing throttle response and transmission shifts — perfect for saving gas on long commutes.
3. Sport Mode
   Increases throttle sensitivity, holds gears longer, and sharpens steering for a more responsive, performance-focused feel.
4. Slippery Mode
   Reduces wheel spin and improves traction for wet, icy, or low-grip surfaces.
5. Trail Mode (Trucks & SUVs)
   Adjusts traction control and throttle mapping for off-road terrain, giving you better control on dirt, gravel, or sand.
6. Tow/Haul Mode (Trucks & Large SUVs)
   Optimizes transmission shifts and engine braking when pulling heavy trailers or loads.
7. Deep Snow/Sand Mode
   Keeps wheels moving in challenging low-traction surfaces by reducing intervention and allowing more controlled wheel spin.
8. EV-Specific Modes (Electric & Hybrid Models)
   Includes settings like Whisper Mode for a quiet ride or Unbridled Mode for maximum acceleration in models like the Mustang Mach-E.

Why do you need multiple modes?

Having multiple driving modes means your Ford can adapt instantly to changing road conditions. Benefits include improved safety in challenging weather and Better fuel efficiency when you need it. You can also depend on enhanced towing performance and having more fun and control for performance driving.

Imagine this: you’re starting your day in Normal Mode for your commute, switching to Eco Mode for highway fuel savings. Then engaging Tow/Haul Mode to bring a trailer home. With Ford Drive Modes, your vehicle becomes more than transportation — it becomes a versatile tool for every task.

Ford Drive Modes give you the flexibility to tackle any road, weather, or task with confidence. Whether you drive an F-150, Explorer, Mustang Mach-E, or Bronco, learning to use these modes can maximize performance, safety, and efficiency.