Manual mode in Powerboost

[Docden]

Does anyone use the Manual transmission mode on their PB? If so, for what purpose?

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[Snakebitten]

I have.
Just to experience it though.

I could see using it off road or very specific towing circumstances.

 

[Samson16]

I just can’t get comfortable with any automatic transmission in manual mode. I tried with my CL55 AMG when I had it. My turbocharged Outback has paddle shifters and no thanks. I just need a clutch for my left foot or my timing is always off. Muscle memory is a real thing.

 

[Samson16]

I appreciate Ford giving me the power to operate my transmission in manual, but it would be a special situation like ? said.

 

[HammaMan]

There's just too many damn gears to do manual. Not impressed with the response. On a 1st gear launch I told it to shift at 4k RPM and the shift occurred nearly at 6k.

 

[rtf150]

Not exactly what you’re asking but I have a mountain road I drive on the regular. I’ll lock out some gears and I’ll shift when I want going up and down. That’s about it. I’m glad the option is there for that reason.

 

[mxwrk]

I use it regularly off road and locking out gears on mountain passes

 

[DBL R]

Typically just lock gears out. There is a lag with manual mode and hitting the rev limiter in 1st and 2nd isn’t hard to do when accelerating briskly. Towing I will use manual mode for engine breaking.

 

[Ziggy73]

Does anyone use the Manual transmission mode on their PB? If so, for what purpose?

Off-road would be my biggest use.

 

[precab]

Does anyone use the Manual transmission mode on their PB? If so, for what purpose?

Only time I used it was trying to pass in a hurry, needing to downshift

 

[FTMS]

I use it towing my boat up my gravel driveway. With out it, it tries to do it in 3rd and then down shift to 1rst to late and spin the tires. If i put it in manual 1rst gear i can make it up no problem with out chewing up my driveway.

 

[notabot]

Not impressed with the response. On a 1st gear launch I told it to shift at 4k RPM and the shift occurred nearly at 6k.

My 21 Lariat PB max tow did the same, doesn't respond when commanded.

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