test drove a GT PP today but car was in Transport Mode, no POWER

MustangCollector · Oct 22, 2014

Can anyone explain this? the sales guy said the cars have a programmable second key to limit speed etc i wonder if he grabbed the wrong key or if this Transport mode means the car needed to be prepped and set up.

the car just came off the truck and said transport mode on the instrument cluster with an alert.

anyone comment on this? I still enjoyed the drive and it was pouring out but i really wanted to feel the 5.0 :shrug:

RussTKD · Oct 22, 2014

"We have long known about GT500s not producing full boost until they are driven for a while. However, it is interesting that the new Mustang also has a Transport/Factory mode to ensure it isn’t involved in any shennanigans between Flat Rock and your driveway. However, if your car isn’t acting quite right, this mode might be the culprit and it will show up on the information display."

“Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operate properly. See an authorized dealer,” says the manual.

OppoLock · Oct 22, 2014

That's actually super comforting to know about!^

DarkHorse850 · Oct 22, 2014

I've never heard of this.

MustangCollector · Oct 22, 2014

Guys actually whatever it was it limited throttle, i floored the pedal and it probally wouldnt go past 25% engine power, kinda sucked to be honest. I thought the dealer took a special valet key because of the rain but it appears Transport mode might be what limited it today. the sales guy never even driven one before or knew how to turn it off transport mode.

I think its a great feature for parking garages and valets if you ask me.

geokots · Oct 22, 2014

Can we ask our dealer to keep it in transport mode until it's ready for pickup?
I don't want someone testing it's limits without a proper break-in. That's my job.

MustangCollector · Oct 22, 2014

geokots said:
Can we ask our dealer to keep it in transport mode until it's ready for pickup?
I don't want someone testing it's limits without a proper break-in. That's my job.

i agree i still hope someone can shed light on this feature or mode.

RussTKD · Oct 22, 2014

MustangCollector said:
i agree i still hope someone can shed light on this feature or mode.

Try this link.

Seabee1973 · Oct 22, 2014

Alot of the newer cars have this... well, my Audi had a valet key which also limits performance

foghat · Oct 22, 2014

RussTKD said:
Try this link.

The first search result is this thread.

Colleton · Oct 22, 2014

MustangCollector said:
I think its a great feature for parking garages and valets if you ask me.

That's what MyKey is for.

S550guy · Oct 22, 2014

This is not MyKey or a valet mode.

The car was definitely still in "factory" mode.

S550guy · Oct 22, 2014

MustangCollector said:
i agree i still hope someone can shed light on this feature or mode.

The cars do have a "factory" mode while it is still getting all of the necessary installations and software flashes.

Dealership should have a process that can get it out of factory mode (used to know it by heart, can't remember it now...)

If dealership doesn't have it, will have to call Flat Rock.

TL;DR: Yes, the car is still in "factory" mode.

Light=shed.

K-Loader · Oct 22, 2014

I learned this weekend that the Line Lock function is disabled when the cars are delivered. Salesman told me it was to prevent people from testing the feature on a test drives. He indicated you have to have both key fobs in the car to enable it (not to use it).

AnthonyWHAT · Oct 22, 2014

RussTKD said:
"We have long known about GT500s not producing full boost until they are driven for a while. However, it is interesting that the new Mustang also has a Transport/Factory mode to ensure it isn’t involved in any shennanigans between Flat Rock and your driveway. However, if your car isn’t acting quite right, this mode might be the culprit and it will show up on the information display."

“Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operate properly. See an authorized dealer,” says the manual.

^^^^^^^^
Man, that is super cool. I feel alot better now! Just hope theres no issues after the vehicle is delivered.

test drove a GT PP today but car was in Transport Mode, no POWER

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