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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 10:10 PM
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I found a couple things I didnt know I had.
Whats everyones take on the Eco mode?
And where does my wiper switch have to be set for the rain sensor mode to work?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Vinford
2020 Platinum F-350 Diesel
I found a couple things I didnt know I had.
Whats everyones take on the Eco mode?
And where does my wiper switch have to be set for the rain sensor mode to work?
I can’t answer the eco mode question...my 2017 doesn’t have it. For the rain sensor to work, your wiper switch should be set to anything but “off”. The higher the switch setting, the more “sensitive” to rain. With that said, the sensor is WAY too sensitive in my opinion. I never run anything higher than 2 clicks. Sometimes I have to switch it off on mornings with a lot of dew because they never turn off, even with a dry windshield.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Vinford
2020 Platinum F-350 Diesel
I found a couple things I didnt know I had.
Whats everyones take on the Eco mode?
And where does my wiper switch have to be set for the rain sensor mode to work?
From what I understood before getting my truck, Eco mode just reduces pedal response to give you a lighter foot. However, after getting my truck, it seems to have a transmission effect as well - shifting earlier. I use it when not in hilly country. I prefer Tow Haul then. I wish it remembered last setting after a power off.

Rain sense wipers seem to work quite well for me, in the Seattle rain. My daughter had a few instances where she thought they should be on and weren't. They work when you are in any intermittent delay setting.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 05:31 AM
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I have not tried the ECO mode as they told me not to for the first 1000 mile break in.
i am wanting to try it though..... since I also drive an EV I'm thinking it's not really an eco mode lol
 
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Originally Posted by Vinford
2020 Platinum F-350 Diesel
I found a couple things I didnt know I had.
Whats everyones take on the Eco mode?
And where does my wiper switch have to be set for the rain sensor mode to work?
Whole discussion happening here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-thoughts.html
 
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 07:27 AM
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I have not tried the ECO mode as they told me not to for the first 1000 mile break in.
i am wanting to try it though..... since I also drive an EV I'm thinking it's not really an eco mode lol
The dealer told you not to use Eco mode during break in? I don't recall seeing that in the manual or hearing anywhere before.

I also drive my plug in Prius in Eco mode, which is like total overkill...
 
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