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The S550 Mustang's feature a slew of new technologies to the Mustang. Additions like Independent Rear Suspension across all models as well as the driving and steering modes (which we'll discuss soon) have ramped up the S550 capabilities over its predecessors.
The S550 Mustang has enormous potential with the additions of modern technology. Stiffing up the factory system whether for autocross or track racing will net huge rewards.
Adjustable drive modes are a new feature found on the S550 GT and EcoBoost Mustangs that allow you to change the steering, stability control, and throttle response on your Mustang. There are four preset drive modes and three steering modes available. Each mode has unique AdvanceTrac and electric steering calibrations that are best suited to the situation you’ll be driving in. The modes cover a broad range of conditions from adverse weather to track day driving, giving you control over how your Mustang behaves in every scenario.
Each drive mode serves a separate function, allowing you to make the most of your Mustang as a daily driver and a track toy, all rolled into one. There are four different selectable drive modes, available through the toggle switches on premium models. The four different drive modes are Normal, Sport , Track, and Snow/Wet.
Normal driving mode is the default factory setting and gives you the most balanced settings for stability, handling, and AdvanceTrac. Normal mode is perfect for daily driving.
Sport mode stiffens up the steering feel, giving you a more responsive car and transmits more feedback to the steering wheel. AdvanceTrac is left alone in this mode, so the car is still able to help you keep it away from curbs and crowds. Sport is best reserved for spirited driving on the street.
Track mode is supposed to be for the track only according to Ford, but we all know that's not going to happen! It adjusts steering feel to be more aggressive than Sport , changes the AdvanceTrac calibration to allow for more hooning without interference from the nannies, and ramps up the throttle input, giving you more control of your sideways experience. Track mode should be used at the track only, but can be used on spirited blasts on winding roads, when you really want to let your Mustang fly.
Snow/Wet mode is meant to be used in inclement weather and dumbs down the power from the car and changes AdvanceTrac settings as well. Engine power is cut to prevent traction loss on slippery surfaces, while AdvanceTrac is relaxed to allow more wheel spin before engaging. This may sound counterintuitive, but some wheel spin will help your car dig out of the snow.
Like the drive modes, each steering mode will change the dynamics of the vehicle, however, they’re not as far reaching as the drive modes. Steering modes are available on all EcoBoost and GT Mustangs, not just the premium models. The available steering modes are Normal, Sport, and Comfort.
Normal is the default setting and splits the difference between Sport and Comfort modes. Normal mode is a good option for daily driving and makes steering effort easy, without making the car feel numb.
Sport mode firms up the steering wheel, making it slightly more difficult to turn the wheel, but offers more feedback. Along with stiffer steering input comes more road force being fed back through to the steering wheel. For enthusiasts, this is probably the perfect setting for daily driving who find normal to be too squishy.
Comfort mode softens up the steering feel and the amount of road force fed back into the car. The steering will be plush and lazy, making the steering wheel take no effort to turn. The is the mode of choice for long cruises on the highway.
