2017 F-250 Ike Gauntlet

RCMAN46 wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

RCMAN46 wrote:

They did say at 3:11 in the 3500 video the Ram required three brake applications.

That was because they did not put the Ram in Auto mode. If they did, then it would have automatically downshifted to maintain speed just like the Ford and GM did. The Rams have two modes for its exhaust brake. Full mode for those who like to manually gear down and Auto mode for those that like the computer to do everything.

Where in the 3500 video did you determine the Ram was not in auto mode? At 2:54 Nathan stated they were not manually shifting the Ram.


As for the Ford they did not state how many braking events there were.

Look at the gauge cluster next to the P R N D indicator. There is an exhaust brake symbol to the left of it.

If it is green with the words Auto like shown in the picture below then it is Auto mode and will automatically downshift to keep you at a certain speed just like the Ford and GM.


If is yellow like it was in the video, then it is NOT in auto mode. You press the button once to put in in regular mode(yellow) where it is better to manually shift to get the best effect, and twice to put it in auto mode(green) if you want the truck to do it all. The exhaust brake will even come on every time you press the brake pedal in auto mode if you are at the right rpms and speed to do so. Under 30 mph, it will not do it.

Another thing about auto mode versus regular is that regular mode will kick on any time you let off the throttle. So if you are going up a road they were and you let off the throttle because you are coming up on a slow vehicle then the EB will kick in slowing you down even more. It will not do this is Auto mode unless you apply the brakes.