Has anyone else noticed this issue when backing up on an incline or over a curb/bump? My driveway has a slight incline, and like many pickup drivers, I prefer to back into spots. But when my rear tires hit the driveway, the gas pedal doesn’t respond, and I end up sitting in the street waiting for the truck to give me control again. My other option is to swing out into the street and build up speed, blocking both lanes. Is this a 1-Pedal Drive thing or do others notice this too?
I haven’t noticed anything like this, sorry. Is your driveway sloped enough that the backup sensors are treating the higher concrete as an obstacle? I’ve had that happen before when backing up into tall grass.
@Jordy
I don’t think so. The incline is pretty shallow except for the part where the street curves. But I have a very steep incline behind my fencing club where I park, and I’ve never had an issue. I think the truck is sensing the resistance on the tire and thinking it’s reached the end, so it stops.
Have you tried it without 1-Pedal Drive?
Yan said:
Have you tried it without 1-Pedal Drive?
I haven’t yet. I’ll try that next time and see if it’s related. But even if it is, I still like 1-Pedal Drive.
Yan said:
Have you tried it without 1-Pedal Drive?
I’ve noticed something similar in standard driving mode. Sometimes on an incline, I feel like it’s doing a sort of auto-hold because I have to push the pedal harder to ‘break it loose’ after shifting from Drive to Reverse. I guess it’s just modern vehicles being overly cautious with parking brake features.
Yan said:
Have you tried it without 1-Pedal Drive?
I’ve used both 1 and 2 pedal modes. It happens with both. You just have to press the pedal more until it overcomes the bump.
Yan said:
Have you tried it without 1-Pedal Drive?
Try setting the third seat setting to Normal pedal and turning off 1-Pedal Drive.
My driveway is steep (10% grade), and I notice this too, but only when backing my boat down. I haven’t tried without the boat yet. I’ll test it and report back. I always use 1-Pedal Drive, so I’m not sure if that’s the issue.
@Noor
Give it a try when you can. I only notice it when I hit the slope. If I start on an incline, it’s usually fine. My guess is that Ford added a feature to prevent us from driving over curbs or obstacles while reversing, but it seems like an overreaction because I can’t get past small obstacles in reverse.
@Noor
Could be. Now that you mention it, it’s more noticeable at the boat dock. When I hit the ramp, the truck hesitates like it’s unsure whether to go or stop.
Is Auto Hold turned on?
Tate said:
Is Auto Hold turned on?
It’s not, because I use 1-Pedal Drive.
Mine does this too. I just had to get used to pressing the pedal harder to go over the bump.
I have a 2-inch bump going onto my driveway, and I noticed the same issue when reversing from a stop. It’s not a big deal now, but it does require attention.
I have a steep driveway (10.5 degrees), and I typically turn off 1-Pedal Drive for parking. With 1-Pedal Drive, when the driveway meets the curb, it feels like the truck doesn’t move as expected. It’s hard to get the right sensitivity, and I often feel like I need more throttle before it moves.
@Harley
I think it’s a safety feature, like when parking lots have concrete bumps at the end of spaces to prevent us from driving over them. But it seems like an overreaction because I can’t get past small obstacles in reverse.
I don’t use 1-Pedal Drive, but I back a utility trailer up a steep incline often. I haven’t noticed hesitation, so maybe it’s related to 1-Pedal. I actually wish it would hesitate a little more, as I find the truck too sensitive on the pedal when backing up with a trailer.
I backed into my yard, which has a 2-foot rise from street level. I didn’t notice anything unusual compared to an ICE truck. In fact, I was impressed that I didn’t need to go forward and get a running start to park.
Do you have auto-brake in reverse turned on? Maybe the rear sensors are detecting something.