2018 GT - Manual - 2nd Gear Lag?

[BLU2DSKY]

Just picked up my 2018 last week. From the very little driving I have done due to poor weather, I noticed the car lags for a split second in second gear when putting the throttle down. I initially thought it was in my head, but my brother has a 2016 GT and he noticed it within the 2 mins he drove it yesterday. It does't seem to be as bad in track mode however. Anyone else noticing the same? Wondering if this will change as the car breaks in otherwise I'll have to keep it in track mode.

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[Tommy V]

Probablly traction control kicking in

 

[Kevin08]

Yeah, I would say that is what I experience in mine as well, even in track mode, but mostly at low RPMs. It feels like it's basically not responsive until it gets over 1500rpms then become very sensitive. Honestly have no idea if that is 'normal' or not.

 

[Loki-GT]

I test drove an 18 6spd and didn't notice this but I did notice a slight kick after the gear engaged. The car was literally fresh off the truck and delivery mode turned off so I took it back to the dealer so they could complete their work, the salesman shouldn't have allowed the car to be driven yet.

So, in my case hard to tell the cause, did yours feel like a pause or a kick like an immediate hesitation after fully into 2nd gear?

 

[Kevin08]

I'll pay more attention and do a few times after work so I can more clearly describe it. It's mostly common when I leave for work in the morning (driving slowly and quietly) so I'm too damn tired to care. If taking off quickly and shifting into 2nd at high rpm, it feels completely normal and the throttle is immediately responsive.

IIRC, the sensation is similar to that of TCS cutting throttle. But at 1200-1400 rpm it's not like the tires are going to spin with light pedal pressure.

 

[BLU2DSKY]

Probablly traction control kicking in

I don't think so, I always had full control during these incidences.

Yeah, I would say that is what I experience in mine as well, even in track mode, but mostly at low RPMs. It feels like it's basically not responsive until it gets over 1500rpms then become very sensitive. Honestly have no idea if that is 'normal' or not.

Ya EXACTLY what I am talking about. I haven't narrowed it down to what RPS it occurs at. But definitely feels like the car is cutting my throttle out for a bit.

I test drove an 18 6spd and didn't notice this but I did notice a slight kick after the gear engaged. The car was literally fresh off the truck and delivery mode turned off so I took it back to the dealer so they could complete their work, the salesman shouldn't have allowed the car to be driven yet.

So, in my case hard to tell the cause, did yours feel like a pause or a kick like an immediate hesitation after fully into 2nd gear?

It feels like a pause. I press the gas, nothing happens then car gets power normally. Only happens in 2nd gear, its really weird.

I'll pay more attention and do a few times after work so I can more clearly describe it. It's mostly common when I leave for work in the morning (driving slowly and quietly) so I'm too damn tired to care. If taking off quickly and shifting into 2nd at high rpm, it feels completely normal and the throttle is immediately responsive.

IIRC, the sensation is similar to that of TCS cutting throttle. But at 1200-1400 rpm it's not like the tires are going to spin with light pedal pressure.

Ya exactly, it feels like the car is cutting my throttle but it has nothing to do with safety. The weather sucks here so I do not drive it every day. I'll try to pay more attention to details next time. But let me know if you can narrow it down. It must be normal if we both have the same issue.

 

[BLU2DSKY]

Could it be the Ti VCT? Or maybe the tune Ford has that keeps the throttle sensitivity down to try and conserve fuel?

This was my brother's guess, maybe with the added the power they tuned the car to control it a bit more in 2nd gear?

Otherwise the car seems fine, responsive and quite jumpy.

 

[Mustang1260]

First, up front, i have a 15 and haven't driven an 18. It is my understanding that the tranny gear ratios have been altered in the 18 - I wonder if that is what your feeling?

 

[BLU2DSKY]

I test drove an 18 6spd and didn't notice this but I did notice a slight kick after the gear engaged. The car was literally fresh off the truck and delivery mode turned off so I took it back to the dealer so they could complete their work, the salesman shouldn't have allowed the car to be driven yet.

So, in my case hard to tell the cause, did yours feel like a pause or a kick like an immediate hesitation after fully into 2nd gear?

Forgot to add, but I also noticed the kick sometimes as well. I feel like the car kicks a lot in 3rd. I was starting to wonder if I was getting on the throttle too early before fully releasing the clutch but that wasn't the case. This is my 1st V8 so I chalked it up to not being familiar with them. Going to have to focus on both things next time I drive to see what's going on.

 

[BLU2DSKY]

I'll pay more attention and do a few times after work so I can more clearly describe it. It's mostly common when I leave for work in the morning (driving slowly and quietly) so I'm too damn tired to care. If taking off quickly and shifting into 2nd at high rpm, it feels completely normal and the throttle is immediately responsive.

IIRC, the sensation is similar to that of TCS cutting throttle. But at 1200-1400 rpm it's not like the tires are going to spin with light pedal pressure.

Actually now that I think of it, I noticed the delay when getting up on it as well. I don't think I ever had the car at that low of an rpm when shifting into 2nd and I have been driving it pretty hard once the car gets to normal operating temperature.

 

[Ayatollah Humungous]

I've noticed the same thing, except mine happens in first and second. If I am cruising and then hit the gas with some severity it will lag a second and then build RPM like it is supposed to.

I was assuming it was part of the tune to keep people from doing crazy shit at low RPMs.

 

[Silver Bullitt]

Are you actually pushing the throttle down and it has to move a little before it kicks in? Sounds like the dbw needs a little more tip in.

 

[soldier989]

Mine does this at low rpm, shifting into 3rd, when cold. It goes away when warm. Mines a 17 GT. So whatever it is, might be inherent to Ford tuning or the MT82. It would be interesting if someone who had this issue were to get a Ford Performance Package tune and notice if it goes away.

 

[VinnAY]

I'll pay more attention and do a few times after work so I can more clearly describe it. It's mostly common when I leave for work in the morning (driving slowly and quietly) so I'm too damn tired to care. If taking off quickly and shifting into 2nd at high rpm, it feels completely normal and the throttle is immediately responsive.

IIRC, the sensation is similar to that of TCS cutting throttle. But at 1200-1400 rpm it's not like the tires are going to spin with light pedal pressure.

I swear most of ya have not one clue how to pick a gear for the situation. :headbonk:

"i stab the gas when it's in 2d barely above idle speed and it stumbles"
:lol:

 

[Stormtrooper5.0]

That's weird. Mine doesn't do that, it seems to be instant (or so I thought). But now you got me wondering, i'll have to check on that later.

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