Understanding
drive modes
Ford Everest’s selectable drive modes1 have been designed to enhance the expert and flatter the novice. The modes are controlled via a rotary dial on the center console and when selected change the theme of the mode on the digital instrument cluster.
Tow/Haul
This mode is designed to be used when towing or carrying a heavy load and optimizes gear shift timing to maintain power delivery and engine braking in hilly terrain, it also increases steering weight for improved control.
Slippery
For use in extremely slippery conditions, like wet grass, gravel or snow, with the engine and transmission optimized to reduce wheel spin with a faster acting traction control setting for enhanced grip and control in low-grip situations.
Mud/Ruts2
For use in off-road situations, this mode is designed to help maintain vehicle momentum but still allow for some wheel slip to assist in clearing mud from the tire tread. Do not use this mode when driving on a hard-packed surface as you could damage your vehicle’s driveline.
Sand2
Another off-road only mode, Sand is designed to be used in both sand and deep snow conditions and delivers optimized power delivery, gear shifts and stability control to maintain vehicle momentum and minimize braking distances. Do not use this mode when driving on a hard-packed surface as you could damage your vehicle’s driveline.
Sand2
Another off-road only mode, Sand is designed to be used in both sand and deep snow conditions and delivers optimized power delivery, gear shifts and stability control to maintain vehicle momentum and minimize braking distances. Do not use this mode when driving on a hard-packed surface as you could damage your vehicle’s driveline.
Dedicated Off-Road Screen
In addition to Selectable Drive Modes, some variants offer a dedicated Off-Road Screen which is displayed on the large-format SYNC®4 infotainment system4.
This screen gives vital off-road information, including driveline and diff lock settings, steering angle, vehicle pitch and roll angles. Additionally, vehicles fitted with a 360-Degree camera3 will provide front camera views with predictive overlay guidelines which is particularly helpful when picking a path off-road. The front camera activates at all speeds when an off-road drive mode has been engaged. This allows it to be used when cresting a sand dune or lining up in ruts or when dropping down a hill.
To activate the screen, simply press the Off-Road button. Press the button to turn the screen off again. It can also be accessed from the SYNC®4 screen by pressing Controls and Settings, then Controls and then pressing Off-Road.
To use the Off-Road Screen there are shortcut buttons allowing you to access various camera views, to exit the screen, access the information menu, and access the off-road feature buttons.
The off-road feature screens are where you will find Hill Descent Control, Rear Differential Lock, and Parking Aids. The off-road information button is where you will see the pitch and roll and Parking Aid indicators. There is an (X) in the corner of the screen that allows you to exit the Off-Road Screen.
In addition to Selectable Drive Modes, some variants offer a dedicated Off-Road Screen which is displayed on the large-format SYNC®4 infotainment system4.
This screen gives vital off-road information, including driveline and diff lock settings, steering angle, vehicle pitch and roll angles. Additionally, vehicles fitted with a 360-Degree camera3 will provide front camera views with predictive overlay guidelines which is particularly helpful when picking a path off-road. The front camera activates at all speeds when an off-road drive mode has been engaged. This allows it to be used when cresting a sand dune or lining up in ruts or when dropping down a hill.
To activate the screen, simply press the Off-Road button. Press the button to turn the screen off again. It can also be accessed from the SYNC®4 screen by pressing Controls and Settings, then Controls and then pressing Off-Road.
To use the Off-Road Screen there are shortcut buttons allowing you to access various camera views, to exit the screen, access the information menu, and access the off-road feature buttons.
The off-road feature screens are where you will find Hill Descent Control, Rear Differential Lock, and Parking Aids. The off-road information button is where you will see the pitch and roll and Parking Aid indicators. There is an (X) in the corner of the screen that allows you to exit the Off-Road Screen.
Driveline differences
Your Everest is ready to go with an advanced 4WD system utilising a part time 4x4 system with a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case.
Located on the center console and bundled together with the selectable drive modes, you can engage 4WD high or low range with the press of a button, while the drive modes1 are selected by turning the dial.
- 2H which is intended for general driving on-road and sees only Everest’s rear wheels receive drive.
- 4H engages all four wheels for drive improving grip and control when you are on surfaces like dirt roads and gravel tracks. Shifting into four-wheel drive high (4H) can be done at any speed.
- 4L engages all four wheels but provides increased torque multiplication for when you need low-speed control in deep sand or rocky terrain. The vehicle needs to be stopped and the transmission in neutral before four-wheel drive low (4L) can be engaged, and you will need to be stopped and in neutral to shift out of 4L too.
Your Everest is ready to go with an advanced 4WD system utilising a part time 4x4 system with a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case.
Located on the center console and bundled together with the selectable drive modes, you can engage 4WD high or low range with the press of a button, while the drive modes1 are selected by turning the dial.
- 2H which is intended for general driving on-road and sees only Everest’s rear wheels receive drive.
- 4H engages all four wheels for drive improving grip and control when you are on surfaces like dirt roads and gravel tracks. Shifting into four-wheel drive high (4H) can be done at any speed.
- 4L engages all four wheels but provides increased torque multiplication for when you need low-speed control in deep sand or rocky terrain. The vehicle needs to be stopped and the transmission in neutral before four-wheel drive low (4L) can be engaged, and you will need to be stopped and in neutral to shift out of 4L too.
Electronic Rear Differential Lock
The Everest has an Electronic Rear Differential Lock which can be activated via the dedicated off-road page on the SYNC®4 screen4. A Differential Lock forces both wheels on the same axle to rotate at the same speed, ensuring no traction is lost through one of the wheel spinning when you are off-roading.
The Electronic Rear Differential Lock can be activated at speeds up to 32 km/h and will automatically disengage at speeds above 41km/h. It will automatically reengage when the speed drops below 32 km/h again.
The Everest has an Electronic Rear Differential Lock which can be activated via the dedicated off-road page on the SYNC®4 screen4. A Differential Lock forces both wheels on the same axle to rotate at the same speed, ensuring no traction is lost through one of the wheel spinning when you are off-roading.
The Electronic Rear Differential Lock can be activated at speeds up to 32 km/h and will automatically disengage at speeds above 41km/h. It will automatically reengage when the speed drops below 32 km/h again.
Hill Descent Control
For improved control when descending steep hills, Ford’s Hill Descent Control eliminates the risk of locking up your brakes and losing steering control by automatically applying the brakes on individual wheels to maintain an adjustable set speed for a proper feet-off-the-pedals experience.
The system functions at speeds up to 36 km/h but will remain on (but not active) at speeds up to 68 km/h. Once driving above 68 km/h, Hill Descent Control will deactivate, and the driver will need to activate it again for it to become operational.
For improved control when descending steep hills, Ford’s Hill Descent Control eliminates the risk of locking up your brakes and losing steering control by automatically applying the brakes on individual wheels to maintain an adjustable set speed for a proper feet-off-the-pedals experience.
The system functions at speeds up to 36 km/h but will remain on (but not active) at speeds up to 68 km/h. Once driving above 68 km/h, Hill Descent Control will deactivate, and the driver will need to activate it again for it to become operational.
How to use Hill Descent Control
As long as you’re driving at less than 36km/h you can activate Hill Descent Control by pressing the button on the off-road screen via the large-format SYNC®4 infotainment screen4 and then select either Drive or Reverse (yes, the system works in reverse too) and then slowly take your foot off the brake. You do not need to touch the pedals again until you reach the bottom of the hill. All you need to do is steer the vehicle. You can control your speed via the Cruise control (+) and (-) buttons on the steering wheel or the throttle and brake.
Remember that while Hill Descent Control is excellent, the driver should remain aware of their surroundings and be prepared to take control of the vehicle (using the pedals) if required.
As long as you’re driving at less than 36km/h you can activate Hill Descent Control by pressing the button on the off-road screen via the large-format SYNC®4 infotainment screen4 and then select either Drive or Reverse (yes, the system works in reverse too) and then slowly take your foot off the brake. You do not need to touch the pedals again until you reach the bottom of the hill. All you need to do is steer the vehicle. You can control your speed via the Cruise control (+) and (-) buttons on the steering wheel or the throttle and brake.
Remember that while Hill Descent Control is excellent, the driver should remain aware of their surroundings and be prepared to take control of the vehicle (using the pedals) if required.
- Dedicated Off-Road Screen
- Driveline differences
- Electronic Rear Differential Lock
- Hill Descent Control
- How to use Hill Descent Control
In addition to Selectable Drive Modes, some variants offer a dedicated Off-Road Screen which is displayed on the large-format SYNC®4 infotainment system4.
This screen gives vital off-road information, including driveline and diff lock settings, steering angle, vehicle pitch and roll angles. Additionally, vehicles fitted with a 360-Degree camera3 will provide front camera views with predictive overlay guidelines which is particularly helpful when picking a path off-road. The front camera activates at all speeds when an off-road drive mode has been engaged. This allows it to be used when cresting a sand dune or lining up in ruts or when dropping down a hill.
To activate the screen, simply press the Off-Road button. Press the button to turn the screen off again. It can also be accessed from the SYNC®4 screen by pressing Controls and Settings, then Controls and then pressing Off-Road.
To use the Off-Road Screen there are shortcut buttons allowing you to access various camera views, to exit the screen, access the information menu, and access the off-road feature buttons.
The off-road feature screens are where you will find Hill Descent Control, Rear Differential Lock, and Parking Aids. The off-road information button is where you will see the pitch and roll and Parking Aid indicators. There is an (X) in the corner of the screen that allows you to exit the Off-Road Screen.
In addition to Selectable Drive Modes, some variants offer a dedicated Off-Road Screen which is displayed on the large-format SYNC®4 infotainment system4.
This screen gives vital off-road information, including driveline and diff lock settings, steering angle, vehicle pitch and roll angles. Additionally, vehicles fitted with a 360-Degree camera3 will provide front camera views with predictive overlay guidelines which is particularly helpful when picking a path off-road. The front camera activates at all speeds when an off-road drive mode has been engaged. This allows it to be used when cresting a sand dune or lining up in ruts or when dropping down a hill.
To activate the screen, simply press the Off-Road button. Press the button to turn the screen off again. It can also be accessed from the SYNC®4 screen by pressing Controls and Settings, then Controls and then pressing Off-Road.
To use the Off-Road Screen there are shortcut buttons allowing you to access various camera views, to exit the screen, access the information menu, and access the off-road feature buttons.
The off-road feature screens are where you will find Hill Descent Control, Rear Differential Lock, and Parking Aids. The off-road information button is where you will see the pitch and roll and Parking Aid indicators. There is an (X) in the corner of the screen that allows you to exit the Off-Road Screen.
Your Everest is ready to go with an advanced 4WD system utilising a part time 4x4 system with a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case.
Located on the center console and bundled together with the selectable drive modes, you can engage 4WD high or low range with the press of a button, while the drive modes1 are selected by turning the dial.
- 2H which is intended for general driving on-road and sees only Everest’s rear wheels receive drive.
- 4H engages all four wheels for drive improving grip and control when you are on surfaces like dirt roads and gravel tracks. Shifting into four-wheel drive high (4H) can be done at any speed.
- 4L engages all four wheels but provides increased torque multiplication for when you need low-speed control in deep sand or rocky terrain. The vehicle needs to be stopped and the transmission in neutral before four-wheel drive low (4L) can be engaged, and you will need to be stopped and in neutral to shift out of 4L too.
Your Everest is ready to go with an advanced 4WD system utilising a part time 4x4 system with a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case.
Located on the center console and bundled together with the selectable drive modes, you can engage 4WD high or low range with the press of a button, while the drive modes1 are selected by turning the dial.
- 2H which is intended for general driving on-road and sees only Everest’s rear wheels receive drive.
- 4H engages all four wheels for drive improving grip and control when you are on surfaces like dirt roads and gravel tracks. Shifting into four-wheel drive high (4H) can be done at any speed.
- 4L engages all four wheels but provides increased torque multiplication for when you need low-speed control in deep sand or rocky terrain. The vehicle needs to be stopped and the transmission in neutral before four-wheel drive low (4L) can be engaged, and you will need to be stopped and in neutral to shift out of 4L too.
The Everest has an Electronic Rear Differential Lock which can be activated via the dedicated off-road page on the SYNC®4 screen4. A Differential Lock forces both wheels on the same axle to rotate at the same speed, ensuring no traction is lost through one of the wheel spinning when you are off-roading.
The Electronic Rear Differential Lock can be activated at speeds up to 32 km/h and will automatically disengage at speeds above 41km/h. It will automatically reengage when the speed drops below 32 km/h again.
The Everest has an Electronic Rear Differential Lock which can be activated via the dedicated off-road page on the SYNC®4 screen4. A Differential Lock forces both wheels on the same axle to rotate at the same speed, ensuring no traction is lost through one of the wheel spinning when you are off-roading.
The Electronic Rear Differential Lock can be activated at speeds up to 32 km/h and will automatically disengage at speeds above 41km/h. It will automatically reengage when the speed drops below 32 km/h again.
For improved control when descending steep hills, Ford’s Hill Descent Control eliminates the risk of locking up your brakes and losing steering control by automatically applying the brakes on individual wheels to maintain an adjustable set speed for a proper feet-off-the-pedals experience.
The system functions at speeds up to 36 km/h but will remain on (but not active) at speeds up to 68 km/h. Once driving above 68 km/h, Hill Descent Control will deactivate, and the driver will need to activate it again for it to become operational.
For improved control when descending steep hills, Ford’s Hill Descent Control eliminates the risk of locking up your brakes and losing steering control by automatically applying the brakes on individual wheels to maintain an adjustable set speed for a proper feet-off-the-pedals experience.
The system functions at speeds up to 36 km/h but will remain on (but not active) at speeds up to 68 km/h. Once driving above 68 km/h, Hill Descent Control will deactivate, and the driver will need to activate it again for it to become operational.
As long as you’re driving at less than 36km/h you can activate Hill Descent Control by pressing the button on the off-road screen via the large-format SYNC®4 infotainment screen4 and then select either Drive or Reverse (yes, the system works in reverse too) and then slowly take your foot off the brake. You do not need to touch the pedals again until you reach the bottom of the hill. All you need to do is steer the vehicle. You can control your speed via the Cruise control (+) and (-) buttons on the steering wheel or the throttle and brake.
Remember that while Hill Descent Control is excellent, the driver should remain aware of their surroundings and be prepared to take control of the vehicle (using the pedals) if required.
As long as you’re driving at less than 36km/h you can activate Hill Descent Control by pressing the button on the off-road screen via the large-format SYNC®4 infotainment screen4 and then select either Drive or Reverse (yes, the system works in reverse too) and then slowly take your foot off the brake. You do not need to touch the pedals again until you reach the bottom of the hill. All you need to do is steer the vehicle. You can control your speed via the Cruise control (+) and (-) buttons on the steering wheel or the throttle and brake.
Remember that while Hill Descent Control is excellent, the driver should remain aware of their surroundings and be prepared to take control of the vehicle (using the pedals) if required.
Navigating the
central screen
Connecting to
SYNC®4
Talking to
SYNC®4
Customizing the
instrument cluster
Every corner of
storage
Get up and go:
Off-Roading
Get
tow-ready
Lane keeping
system
Disclosures
- Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
- Mud/Ruts and Sand modes intended for off-road use only.
- 360-Degree Camera Standard on Limited only. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
- Not all SYNC®4 features are compatible with all phones. Do not drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; do not use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear.
- Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
- Mud/Ruts and Sand modes intended for off-road use only.
- 360-Degree Camera Standard on Limited only. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
- Not all SYNC®4 features are compatible with all phones. Do not drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; do not use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear.
- Disclosures
- Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
- Mud/Ruts and Sand modes intended for off-road use only.
- 360-Degree Camera Standard on Limited only. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
- Not all SYNC®4 features are compatible with all phones. Do not drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; do not use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear.
- Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
- Mud/Ruts and Sand modes intended for off-road use only.
- 360-Degree Camera Standard on Limited only. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
- Not all SYNC®4 features are compatible with all phones. Do not drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; do not use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear.