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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 06:00 PM
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Default 2018 - How to keep the same drive mode after starting

I find myself always driving in eco mode, but every time I have to start the truck it defaults to normal mode...and then I need to toggle to Eco. Is there any way to have it default to Eco mode?

Just as annoying as turning off the Start/stop every single time

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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 06:05 PM
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Start stop is easy to defeat if the switch is the same as the 15-17's. Jumper wire in the back of the switch and you're good to go. The other can possibly be changed with Forscan, but you might be in virgin territory because I'm not sure anyone is messing with 18's yet.
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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tareed94
Start stop is easy to defeat if the switch is the same as the 15-17's. Jumper wire in the back of the switch and you're good to go. The other can possibly be changed with Forscan, but you might be in virgin territory because I'm not sure anyone is messing with 18's yet.
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Yep I'm aware of the jumper in the switch... Just haven't gotten around to it..
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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 08:37 PM
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Haven't found anything yet, just realized this today while driving around. Rather annoying. I like that the seats stay in the last heated/cooled position they were in.
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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 10:07 PM
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Forscan is your best bet, if it's possible.
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Old Mar 8, 2018 | 05:57 PM
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Does anyone know what Feature Name/Module/Settings to use in Forscan to set the default Drive Mode on 2018 F150?
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Old Mar 8, 2018 | 06:19 PM
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Doesn’t the truck run in eco mode if you are low on fuel? Keep it below 1/4 tank and you should be good.
Problem solved!
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Old Mar 8, 2018 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by williamsfam4
Does anyone know what Feature Name/Module/Settings to use in Forscan to set the default Drive Mode on 2018 F150?
Has yet to be discovered, if it is even possible.
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Old Mar 8, 2018 | 08:30 PM
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Will be watching this thread, curious if there's a solution
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Old Mar 8, 2018 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gulfman12
Will be watching this thread, curious if there's a solution
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