I'd like to know the real reason for dropping rev matching. Was it really about emissions/economy, or instead some mechanical/wear concern. I would have liked rev matching for my other household drivers who don't always do so well downshifting.
That's kinda why this response is so unsatisfying for me. "Optimizing the driving experience" or "product strategy" is just opaque corpo-speak that says nothing at all. What would make them take such a drastic step and absolutely stonewall any possibility of rolling it back?
you’re missing out. The HP and Torque increase is extremely noticeable, like the same power as the the 2.7. Added a pedal commander throttle controller and it’s surprisingly responsive.
I’ll have to get some video. Mine is a bit of a rare specimen. It was a Dearborn MI Ford driven vehicle sold on internal auction. Driven 8200 miles during one month April-May. Valenti Ford in CT purchased it. That’s where I got it today.
Mine blips the throttle when you let the clutch out so you don’t have to give it any gas pedal to get it moving, but if you’re cruising along in fifth gear, for example, and downshift into fourth gear the engine does not rev up to the proper RPMs for fourth gear rev matching. I wish it did and hopefully they will bring it back someday.
Hmm…yeah, mine seemed like it was revving up. I couldn’t have been imagining it. Maybe its just such a different combo/experience I’m overthinking it.
