engaged vs unbridled

[CaptainET]

The first few days I kept switching, but could not tell a difference so I just left it in engaged for last 6 weeks, then this week I ran unbridled all week and still couldn't tell difference except when I charged-when got to 100%it's showing 282 miles. I charge about once a week and all others showed 268-272, but after driving a week and 180 miles in unbridled it went up . air cond set to 70 in florida, 1-pedal braking on.

I don't notice any ride, acceleration or deceleration differences, but maybe it's so small that I just can't tell.

What differences have others noticed between the driving modes?

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[SnBGC]

The first few days I kept switching, but could not tell a difference so I just left it in engaged for last 6 weeks, then this week I ran unbridled all week and still couldn't tell difference except when I charged-when got to 100%it's showing 282 miles. I charge about once a week and all others showed 268-272, but after driving a week and 180 miles in unbridled it went up . air cond set to 70 in florida, 1-pedal braking on.

I don't notice any ride, acceleration or deceleration differences, but maybe it's so small that I just can't tell.

What differences have others noticed between the driving modes?

If you are using 1PD then you won't notice too much difference between the two except for heavier steering in Unbridled and the screen graphics (orange vs blue).

If you drive without 1PD enabled then there is a big difference between the two settings.

 

[DaMeatMan]

You're not going to notice much if you have 1 pedal driving turned on in each mode, because one of the main differences is the regen when letting off the accelerator. It will be most aggressive in Unbridled, will feel like normal ICE vehicle coasting in engaged, and completely unimpeded coasting for days in Whisper.

Basically when you turn on one pedal you negate allot of this differentiation on regen since 1 pedal does not coast.

The other main differences come in the form of steering stiffness with most stiff and sporty on Unbridled, and most lose and relaxed on Whisper.

The throttle mapping is also changed, but the difference is quite subtle, particularly if your looking for an increase or limit on power. Each mode offers full power, it just changes how much input you need to give to the accelerator to get that power.

Lastly, you obviously have the interior lighting and steering wheel cluster display graphics, which is also most noticeable if you turn off lane centering with the physical button on the left hand side of the steering wheel to center the speedometer in the middle of the screen, and remove the vehicle graphic. Doing this adds a more pronounced animation for both Whisper and Unbridled, while Engaged simply gets a battery power on the bottom ofbthe screen going most of the length of the display. Personally I wish they added a similar animation to engaged, since that animation is one of the "cool factors" that I miss out on since I always drive in engaged.

 

[CaptainET]

Thanks, yes I love 1pd in all modes, so that's why I don't notice the difference, and sure like the extra 10 miles of range, so I'll stick with unbridled from now on.

 

[Ma9573]

I feel like there is a little bit more acceleration in Unbridled, but as others have mentioned, the 1PD negates the biggest differences between the 3 modes, which is the deceleration.

 

[GoGoGadgetMachE]

If you are using 1PD then you won't notice too much difference between the two except for heavier steering in Unbridled and the screen graphics (orange vs blue).

If you drive without 1PD enabled then there is a big difference between the two settings.

you forgot the galloping sound that only is played in the Unbridled mode.

wait, maybe that was from phone playing "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" the one time I tried Unbridled.

 

[Mirak]

You're not going to notice much if you have 1 pedal driving turned on in each mode, because one of the main differences is the regen when letting off the accelerator. It will be most aggressive in Unbridled, will feel like normal ICE vehicle coasting in engaged, and completely unimpeded coasting for days in Whisper.

Basically when you turn on one pedal you negate allot of this differentiation on regen since 1 pedal does not coast.

The other main differences come in the form of steering stiffness with most stiff and sporty on Unbridled, and most lose and relaxed on Whisper.

The throttle mapping is also changed, but the difference is quite subtle, particularly if your looking for an increase or limit on power. Each mode offers full power, it just changes how much input you need to give to the accelerator to get that power.

Lastly, you obviously have the interior lighting and steering wheel cluster display graphics, which is also most noticeable if you turn off lane centering with the physical button on the left hand side of the steering wheel to center the speedometer in the middle of the screen, and remove the vehicle graphic. Doing this adds a more pronounced animation for both Whisper and Unbridled, while Engaged simply gets a battery power on the bottom ofbthe screen going most of the length of the display. Personally I wish they added a similar animation to engaged, since that animation is one of the "cool factors" that I miss out on since I always drive in engaged.

Wow, that’s a great write up. Thank you. I always drive in Engaged. It seems like Ford put a lot of work into developing these different systems and really marketed it, but not sure it amounted to much, for most people.

 

[06VistaGT]

The throttle mapping is different. To feel this, cruise along at whatever speed you like (say 30 mph), then switch the drive mode while keeping your foot steady. You will feel an immediate change and either decel slightly (if going from unbridled to engage) or accel if the other way. It isn't major, but is there.

I suspect flooring it in any mode, i.e. pedal to the floor, will result in the exact same amount of acceleration. It is partial throttle inputs that feel different due to the mapping change.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

you forgot the galloping sound that only is played in the Unbridled mode.

wait, maybe that was from phone playing "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" the one time I tried Unbridled.

 

[Mirak]

The throttle mapping is different. To feel this, cruise along at whatever speed you like (say 30 mph), then switch the drive mode while keeping your foot steady. You will feel an immediate change and either decel slightly (if going from unbridled to engage) or accel if the other way. It isn't major, but is there.

I suspect flooring it in any mode, i.e. pedal to the floor, will result in the exact same amount of acceleration. It is partial throttle inputs that feel different due to the mapping change.

I don’t doubt it, but what’s the point? The difference seems rather subtle.

 

[MurphyDog]

When I hear people say this (I've heard it multiple times), it really surprises me. Each mode feels totally different to me. The steering changes and the mapping for 1PD is totally changed. I tend to switch up the modes depending on my mood. It's honestly one of my favorite features of the car.

 

[Mirak]

When I hear people say this (I've heard it multiple times), it really surprises me. Each mode feels totally different to me. The steering changes and the mapping for 1PD is totally changed. I tend to switch up the modes depending on my mood. It's honestly one of my favorite features of the car.

Maybe I need to play with it more. When I tested it, I really couldn’t discern much difference. But to be fair I switched to OPD early on.

 

[MurphyDog]

Maybe I need to play with it more. When I tested it, I really couldn’t discern much difference. But to be fair I switched to OPD early on.

I only use 1PD. Never even tried turning it off. Each of the modes have different mappings for the "go" pedal.

 

[Illinibird]

If you are using 1PD then you won't notice too much difference between the two except for heavier steering in Unbridled and the screen graphics (orange vs blue).

If you drive without 1PD enabled then there is a big difference between the two settings.

I can attest to this. I don't use 1 pedal driving (I tried it when I first got the car around our neighborhood at slower speeds and didn't like it) but Unbridled feels to me like 1 pedal "light" with the definite slow down when you let your foot off the accelerator (with the regenerative system slowing the car down). It's like braking the car and that is what 1 pedal does. Maybe I should give 1 pedal another chance because I like the idea of using more of the kinetic energy to regenerate electricity to the battery and it seems like Unbridled is doing this to a greater extent.

Unfortunately for me, I don't hear any propulsion sounds when I accelerate in Unbridled mode (and the switch for propulsion sounds is "on"). I have hearing loss and wear hearing aids but they usually help compensate for my loss. Maybe the sounds are too subtle for me; I expected an engine like "revving" up sound.

 

[generaltso]

Maybe I should give 1 pedal another chance because I like the idea of using more of the kinetic energy to regenerate electricity to the battery and it seems like Unbridled is doing this to a greater extent.

The MME has blended braking, so you're using regeneration every time you touch the brake pedal, regardless of the mode you're in. You can get just as much regen with the brakes as you do with 1PD or Unbridled mode. Just slow down early to prevent the friction brake from being needed to stop in time.

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