I drove my truck into work today in Snow and Wet mode and 4 wheel drive (2020 10sp 3.5 ecoboost) because we had several inches of wet snow and drizzling rain.

It just seemed really doggy and I really had to push down on the accelerator to keep up with traffic. I assume that is what its designed to do, but I didn't really care for it.

 

I definitely don't use it. That is basically all it does is dull the accelerator response to input to minimize spinning. I have drove in bad weather enough to know how to modulate myself so it's useless to me.

 

I don't have it but I just use 4A and it works fine. Not sure if Sport mode works with Snow/Wet mode; if it does you might try it since it makes throttle tip in and shifts more aggressive.

 

I like it. These engines have a lot of torque that can be difficult to modulate. Also the traction control seems to kick in sooner. I don't use it in wet conditions but I use it on ice quite a bit.

 

Sport mode is the exact opposite of Snow/Wet mode. Sport mode is the last thing you want to enable when the road conditions are slick. Sport mode literally turns off traction control.
If you have 4A, you should have snow/wet mode option.
It increases the traction control system response and keeps wheel spin down.

 

If I start slipping on icy roads, I’ll use the snow/wet mode. Otherwise, I detest its sluggish response.

 

You don't understand in the least what I am explaining. IF Sport mode (T/H or Sport switch on the side of the shifter in my 2015 - never been in a truck with more than T/H and Sport modes) works with Snow/Wet mode you will gain back SOME of the sluggish throttle response that the OP stated he doesn't like. Simple as that. 🤷

I DO NOT have Snow/Wet mode BECAUSE I have a 2015.

 

I see what you are saying. But in the newer ones, Snow\Wet is one mode and Sport is another. They are mutually exclusive (or at least as far as I know) and you select one mode.

You tap on the end of the shifter (at least with the column shift) and you cycle through Normal, Tow, Snow, Eco, Sport.

 

The mode does more than most are a where of.
It brings in ABS to do >more control functions.
The torque to the rear open axle is modulated side to side as each wheel slips to provide traction forward.
Remember, above 20 mph E Lock opens.
The same action occurs in the front.
As a result, the engine torque will be limited, or traction improvement could not be improved on limited traction surfaces.

 

Thats what its supposed to do, you dont want full power when you're slipping on ice and the good thing is if you dont care for it you dont have to use it