What Drive Modes for Rainy Wet Pavement?

[RonM_TX]

Here in WA Stste when in really gets to pouring out I truly like slippery mode or the rain drop / snow flake icon. But it sounds different on the Raptor vs Lariat, XLT as the RR slippery mode goes into 4auto and not 4high. That’s a BIG difference! Same throttle response decrease & softer shifts but it keeps the truck in an AWD ready mode vs. 4WD mode. Much better & safer for wet pavement. I used to run my previous F-150 Platinum In this same mode in heavy rain and had zero issues but great traction for the life of ownership with that truck.

What about just 4auto in the heavy rain in normal mode? And be mindful of your throttle input. Seems like a good all around do it all for the slick and wet without full time 4WD….just my thoughts.

And pay attention to what the trucks telling you. At the first feel of bind or the turning wheels fighting you - take it out and return to 2H before you screw anything up. Don’t just ‘keep going’. And take it easy.

I hadn't tried any of the modes in the rain. My RR can be a little loose in even light rain. There is a little warning before the rear breaks loose driving in straight line but in turns it's a different story as the tear end slides out with very little throttle input. I'll try 4A the next time it rains.
Thanks for posting

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[TxRaptor]

Does anyone know if there is a max speed while in 4A? I've looked before and couldn't pin it down.

 

[Raptor_Logic]

For my RR in the rain I like Normal mode, 4A with the TCS/Stability control OFF. Sounds weird but there's plenty of traction cause of 4A and the engine doesn't bog down, which I've experienced in "slippery "mode. I live in the PNW, so lots of rain

 

[av8r]

2wd, sport mode. How else are you gonna get the drifty drifties werkin?

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