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Engineering mode with digital speedo
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I agree when 1st got the car this made no since that the speedo was not displayed in the center. I wish Ford would do some kind of update to allow this to be an option without having to go into the system to program it.
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There were more than a couple things I found off that a Focus has yet a higher optioned Mustang or F150 didn't have for no obvious reason.
Yup, display of cruise control speed is another thing I couldn't figger, considering all the "infrastructure" is already there.
Re memory mode: I have that enabled, but it still requires several button pushes to get back to the same gauge I was displaying when I turned off the ignition. Minor I know, obviously I can live with it. Bottom line is the capabilities of the existing system are not fully utilized, and it's unnecessarily "awkward" in some operations IMO. ['13 V6]
Since I'm whinging: let's also put more space to the right of the "right arrow" in the "OK cluster". I can barely get a finger in there, and I'm small. Forget a thumb, which that button naturally wants to be pushed by if you're holding the wheel.
Re memory mode: I have that enabled, but it still requires several button pushes to get back to the same gauge I was displaying when I turned off the ignition. Minor I know, obviously I can live with it. Bottom line is the capabilities of the existing system are not fully utilized, and it's unnecessarily "awkward" in some operations IMO. ['13 V6]
Since I'm whinging: let's also put more space to the right of the "right arrow" in the "OK cluster". I can barely get a finger in there, and I'm small. Forget a thumb, which that button naturally wants to be pushed by if you're holding the wheel.
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It does, I just used it today. One thing I noticed - some people say you can start the car while holding OK for some model years. This doesn't work on a '13 GT500, you have to press and hold OK, rotate the key to "on" (but do not start), and keep holding until engineering mode comes up. Then you can start it and it will stay in that mode.
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For pre-2013 cars, it should work as follows:
- Turn ignition OFF
- Press and hold "RESET" button
- Turn ignition to ON, or RUN
- "Engineering Test Mode" appears in the display
- Release "RESET" button
- Use "RESET" button to toggle through the items
Works in my 12 GT Premium.
- Turn ignition OFF
- Press and hold "RESET" button
- Turn ignition to ON, or RUN
- "Engineering Test Mode" appears in the display
- Release "RESET" button
- Use "RESET" button to toggle through the items
Works in my 12 GT Premium.
Last edited by SwissGT; Feb 23, 2013 at 07:21 AM.
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For pre-2013 cars, it should work as follows:
- Turn ignition OFF
- Press and hold "RESET" button
- Turn ignition to ON, or RUN
- "Engineering Test Mode" appears in the display
- Release "RESET" button
- Use "RESET" button to toggle through the items
Works in my 12 GT Premium.
- Turn ignition OFF
- Press and hold "RESET" button
- Turn ignition to ON, or RUN
- "Engineering Test Mode" appears in the display
- Release "RESET" button
- Use "RESET" button to toggle through the items
Works in my 12 GT Premium.
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Doesn't work on mine. How long did you hold it for?
Last edited by youngstang90; Feb 23, 2013 at 04:11 PM.
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I held it for about 5 seconds, then my check engine light started flashing. So I let go. As soon as I started the car it turned off though.
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Just tried it on my '13 GT500, it works. Neat feature, thanks for sharing. Google wouldn't reveal a list of all the code meanings, anyone else have luck with that?
I did notice that most modern Fords have this feature. If you don't have OK on the steering wheel (e.g. '10 Mustang) use the reset button instead. Gonna try this on the wife's Escape.
I did notice that most modern Fords have this feature. If you don't have OK on the steering wheel (e.g. '10 Mustang) use the reset button instead. Gonna try this on the wife's Escape.
This is a setting we have in place for our technicians to run tests and such when your vehicle is brought in for a concern. I see most of you would like this digital speedometer to be an option, make sure you provide us with your feedback at Ford Social.
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For those of you with 2010-2012 cars, to get into the test mode:
-Hold "Setup" and "Reset" buttons under the headlamp switch
-Start vehicle
-Use the "Reset" button to cycle through the various functions
Mode will be active until the car is shut off.
-Hold "Setup" and "Reset" buttons under the headlamp switch
-Start vehicle
-Use the "Reset" button to cycle through the various functions
Mode will be active until the car is shut off.