How bad is FFS for your transmission?

[Black_BerryST]

How bad is flat foot shifting for the Fiesta

 

[Intuit]

For those (like myself) who are wondering...
https://www.bing.com/search?pc=cosp...onlogo=CT3210127&q=what is flat foot shifting

FLAT-FOOT SHIFTING allows you to keep your foot flat on the accelerator while changing gear, so as to minimize gear change time and keep engine speed and torque up in preparation for the next gear. It is also possible to adjust the torque to maximize power when engaging the next gear.

The motorcycle has a type of shifter that allows you to merely reduce pressure on the drivetrain/accelerator to start/complete a shift, versus letting completely off the accelerator.

I assume that you're doing something similar right... just releasing some pressure off the accelerator? Or is it literal... you're maintaining the same accelerator angle throughout the entire shift?

 

[Black_BerryST]

The same throughout the shift. Pedal is to the floor

 

[Bretley]

If you car has a tune set up for FFS then i wouldnt worry. I actually feel it shifts smoother then when i dont FFS. Feels like its keeps the inertia moving foward better between shifts.

 

[Intuit]

Re the original post before edit, I recall one report of a money shift, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode, setting a code.
http://www.fiestastforum.com/forum/threads/9657-8-000-rpm-money-shift-(
If you're flooring it as you're releasing the clutch, perhaps this is causing an RPM overshoot?

 

[Black_BerryST]

Read that post, that definitely seems to be what happened. It's unfortunate that there's not 1st gear lock out