• Mustang Forums
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk

Sport Mode

  • Thread starter Thread starter RubyRedStang
  • Start date Start date May 26, 2016

RubyRedStang

New Member
Apr 22, 2016
8
0
1
May 26, 2016
#1
  • May 26, 2016
  • #1
How do I manually control the shifts in 'sport' mode on the automatic transmission without the car automatically shifting for me?
 
S

Stan McKinney

Member
Jun 3, 2015
78
4
18
May 26, 2016
#2
  • May 26, 2016
  • #2
With your paddle shifters.
 

RubyRedStang

New Member
Apr 22, 2016
8
0
1
May 27, 2016
#3
  • May 27, 2016
  • #3
I should've described this better. I realize I need to use the paddle shifters, but sometimes I try to shift higher into the RPMs, but the transmission automatically shifts before I can do it manually. Other times it doesn't, so there must be a way to control this but can't figure it out. I tried the owners manual for instructions, but didn't find any help on this.
 

echo7

10 Year Member
Mar 30, 2005
706
41
59
FL
Jun 5, 2016
#4
  • Jun 5, 2016
  • #4
RubyRedStang said:
I should've described this better. I realize I need to use the paddle shifters, but sometimes I try to shift higher into the RPMs, but the transmission automatically shifts before I can do it manually. Other times it doesn't, so there must be a way to control this but can't figure it out. I tried the owners manual for instructions, but didn't find any help on this.
Click to expand...

When you put the transmission in S, then use either paddle shifter, you are in fully manual shifting mode. The only thing it will do on it's own, is downshift when you slow down or come to a stop. If you are doing 20mph in 3rd gear, in S, after using the paddles at least once, it will not downshift to 2 or 1 when you floor it. If yours does not behave like this, I don't know what to say, haha.
 

RubyRedStang

New Member
Apr 22, 2016
8
0
1
Jun 21, 2016
#5
  • Jun 21, 2016
  • #5
echo7 said:
When you put the transmission in S, then use either paddle shifter, you are in fully manual shifting mode. The only thing it will do on it's own, is downshift when you slow down or come to a stop. If you are doing 20mph in 3rd gear, in S, after using the paddles at least once, it will not downshift to 2 or 1 when you floor it. If yours does not behave like this, I don't know what to say, haha.
Click to expand...

I noticed that in S, when you use the paddles, the display will switch from S on the instrument cluster to instead show you which gear you are in. That is when I noticed that the car is in manual shifting mode.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Interior and Upholstery HVAC Mode selector vacuum switch issue.
  • parish99
  • Jul 3, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
58
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 3, 2026
parish99
H
Issue with transmission only in S mode after MPT tune, 2014 Mustang 3.7
  • haideralrustem
  • Dec 5, 2025
  • 2005 - 2014 Specific V6 Tech
Replies
1
Views
296
2005 - 2014 Specific V6 Tech Dec 13, 2025
Noobz347
C
1992 LX 2,3, automatic problems, oil dissapears.
  • Carpimp
  • Aug 10, 2025
  • 2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech
Replies
2
Views
207
2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech Aug 10, 2025
General karthief
There’s nothing sexier than a woman driving a Mustang!
  • MKatzenbach
  • Mar 20, 2026
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
657
2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk May 2, 2026
Noobz347
N
Trying to locate 1968 Mustang
  • Newton
  • Jul 1, 2026
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
0
Views
58
The Welcome Wagon Jul 1, 2026
Newton
N
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?