{"id":6083,"date":"2019-12-17T18:58:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T18:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=6083"},"modified":"2025-10-06T15:48:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:48:51","slug":"how-to-switch-drive-modes-on-the-2020-ford-explorer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-drive-modes-on-the-2020-ford-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Terrain Management System of the 2020 Ford Explorer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to Switch Drive Modes on the 2020 Ford Explorer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the unveiling of the class-exclusive Terrain Management System, the all-new 2020 Ford Explorer<\/a> <\/strong>tames the most catastrophic terrains. Drivers can now shift on the fly into one of several terrain-specific settings to match the surrounding environment. Learn how to switch drive modes on the 2020 Ford Explorer and take your on- and off-road endeavors to the next level!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How to Switch between Drive Modes<\/h3>\n\n\n

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Use the \u2018MODE\u2019 buttons on the center console to select your drive mode. Your selected drive mode will show on the instrument cluster display.<\/p>\n

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Turn the drive mode dial on the center console to change your mode. Your selected drive mode will show on the instrument cluster display.<\/p>\n

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Check out the table below for details on each drive mode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Icon<\/strong><\/td>\nMode<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Normal<\/td>\nIdeal for everyday driving on wet or dry paved roads. A balance of excitement and convenience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Eco<\/td>\nWorks to maximize efficiency and increase driving range.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Slippery<\/td>\nThis mode adjusts the pedal response and traction control to improve handling on surfaces covered with ice, water, grass, or gravel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Sport<\/td>\nIt increases throttle response, provides quicker shifts for a more aggressive feel, and allows the transmission to hold shifts longer to help the Explorer accelerate faster when shifting. This is for more \u201csporty\u201d on-road driving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Tow\/Haul<\/td>\nMoves upshift to higher engine speeds to reduce the transmission shift frequency when towing. It also provides engine braking in all forward gears to slow the vehicle and assist in control when descending a grade.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Trail<\/td>\nAdjusts the transmission shift schedule, pedal progression, traction control, and driveline configuration for better handling on muddy, rutted, soft, or uneven terrain.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Deep Snow\/Sand<\/td>\nIt adjusts the transmission shift schedule, pedal response, traction control, and driveline configuration for better handling in deep snow or sand. It is included with available Intelligent AWD only.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Owners can flip to pg. 270 of the 2020 Ford Explorer Owner\u2019s Manual for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Switch Drive Modes on the 2020 Ford Explorer With the unveiling of the class-exclusive Terrain Management System, the all-new 2020 Ford Explorer tames the most catastrophic terrains. Drivers can now shift on the fly into one of several terrain-specific settings to match the surrounding environment. Learn how to switch drive modes on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13,2],"tags":[309,277,237,184],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n