You may have seen the sport button in other vehicles and wondered what does it do and how does it affect the vehicle’s performance. The all-new 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport enables the sport mode to give the car maximum performance, but what does the Ford sport button do? Incorporated in the Fusion’s all-new rotary gear shift dial, a sport mode button brings seven character changes that transform a family sedan into a sports sedan. Adjustments impact steering, shifting, throttle response, suspension and cabin sound.
Here is a rundown on what the Ford sport button does and how it transforms the Ford Fusion V6 Sport into a sports sedan.
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Handling: Increases stiffness of the continuously controlled dampers and adds damping under spirited cornering to enhance vehicle responsiveness and minimize body motion.
Powertrain Sound: In-cabin noise cancellation is tuned to a more powerful and entertaining cabin engine noise.
Steering: Unique tuning for electric power-assisted steering provides clean, intuitive feel to match the enhanced vehicle response.
Transmission: The transmission selects lower gears which results in higher torque and responsiveness. Gears are held through turns to maximize cornering performance. Downshifts with braking are rev-matched for smoothness and increased engine braking. When stepping off the accelerator, the gear is held to maximize engine braking performance.
Engine: The electronic throttle programming is revised for a more responsive feel.
Paddle Shifters: Shifters located behind the steering wheel become fully enabled, allowing for complete control of transmission for spirited driving.
Cluster: Sport mode icon appears in the cluster.
2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport Engine
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The Fusion V6 Sport is the most powerful midsize sedan in its class. The Fusion Sport perfectly creates a sports car that is still a great family vehicle. The 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport is equipped with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that features all-wheel drive and produces 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. With the simple touch of a button the Ford Fusion V6 Sport transforms right before your eyes. Interested in the 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport? Contact us at Heritage Ford for more information or to schedule a test drive.