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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 08:42 PM
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One touch of the button turns traction control off. A long hold of the button turns stabilitrac off. By the guy saying "sport mode" I thought he was referring to be able to spin the tires.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 08:52 PM
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My 16 f150 5.0 had "sport mode" and it was quite a dramatic change in performance. I called it "Mustang mode." I got hooked on it. I need to check out the f250 to see what it has.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 10:04 PM
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If you go in to your settings in the SYNC menu, you can change to where the cameras will shut off after 5 mph. This helps when backing in a trailer or a parking spot.
Hey everyone, I've been looking for help on where i find this setting. I'm tired of pressing the camera button when I go into drive trying to get my parking correct. Sounds like you can keep the camera on to go off after a certain MPH rather than "R" vs "D"
 
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 11:09 PM
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My 16 f150 5.0 had "sport mode" and it was quite a dramatic change in performance. I called it "Mustang mode." I got hooked on it. I need to check out the f250 to see what it has.
thats a different sport mode - the sport mode on an f150 is a double top of the button on the shifter (either column or console mounted) which changed the shift profile of the transmission.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 11:57 PM
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What is "sport" mode?
Still trying to figure that one out!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 12:10 AM
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Traction Control

After further research, found this.....although it doesn't specifically mention or identify "Sport Mode", it does show the effect of pushing the Traction Control button


 
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 01:11 AM
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Gun and Boat slush fund accounting module.........when I die I hope she discovers this spot so she doesn't sell my things for what I said I paid for them. Right now she thinks I don't own a firearm that costs more than $500.
I was plotting running phone wire very similar to this last night. I added a piece of alum to create a cradle too.
Ill post a pic when I run wire.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 01:38 AM
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Rear drivers seat latch release

Built Right rear seat release for drivers side rear seat is a must have. https://www.builtrightind.com/products/builtright-industries-f-150-rear-seat-release
 
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ruphianh
Hey everyone, I've been looking for help on where i find this setting. I'm tired of pressing the camera button when I go into drive trying to get my parking correct. Sounds like you can keep the camera on to go off after a certain MPH rather than "R" vs "D"
It's under settings in sync3 screen, vehicle, rear camera delay, as I recall
 
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Faceplant409
I was plotting running phone wire very similar to this last night. I added a piece of alum to create a cradle too.
Ill post a pic when I run wire.
Mine is nothing elaborate......just drilled a hole that would allow the charging cord to push through. Because the plastic was easy to drill I used a flex-shaft drill bit device. The entire mod took about a minute and half. Nice and tidy with no wires on the outside and doesn't interfere with the sliding door function. The iPhone rides nice there propped up at a good angle. I use Apple Car Play which is convenient as well.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ruphianh
Hey everyone, I've been looking for help on where i find this setting. I'm tired of pressing the camera button when I go into drive trying to get my parking correct. Sounds like you can keep the camera on to go off after a certain MPH rather than "R" vs "D"
Its in the settings. If memory serves me, its called camera delay or "enhanced parking delay or something like that. Turn it "on". The camera stays on until you hit 5 mph.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ruphianh
Hey everyone, I've been looking for help on where i find this setting. I'm tired of pressing the camera button when I go into drive trying to get my parking correct. Sounds like you can keep the camera on to go off after a certain MPH rather than "R" vs "D"
Sorry - just getting back to this.

In SYNC 3, truck is running

settings > vehicle > camera settings > rear camera delay ON
 
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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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To save a couple $$ one last thing I can think of is that if you're trading in 2016 F150, the OEM all weather mats snap right in and the running boards bolt right up as well.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 10:55 AM
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I want to do the F150 running board bracket mod.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 11:05 AM
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I want to do the F150 running board bracket mod.
I sold the chrome/rubber stripped boards that came with it. Too much bling for me and they stuck down too far IMO and was more of a step then a running board. I like them tucked up. The wimmins complained for a couple days but eventually muscle memory took over and everyone is happy now. Perfect height for repelling door dingers.
 
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