Ford Performance Tune

Oli G · Aug 24, 2021

Reviving an old-ish thread, here's the answer I got from Ford Performance yesterday : why is it taking so long ?

Hello Olivier,

We have just started development on a new Explorer ST tune, however these things do take time, development, and testing, so it is not slated to be released until sometime next year. I would check back with us at the end of quarter 1 2022 and see if we might have a more accurate ETA at that time.

Thank You,

Anthony Fodera
Ford Performance Info Center - Supervisor
(800) 367-3788
afodera1@ford.com

www.performanceparts.ford.com

twin001 · Aug 24, 2021

Any answer you get from Ford will be a canned statement they are being told to communicate. I wouldn't get my hopes up if I were you.

The ST is the "tuned" version of the 3.0TT.

ZookaRoo · Aug 26, 2021

twin001 said:

I'm thinking there is more of a chance for a performance tune now, since the 2022 King Ranch \ Plantinum come with the 400HP now.

Oli G · Aug 31, 2021

After sending Ford Performance a second email, here's the answer I got, it seems like it's really being developed as we speak, so I guess I'll wait until next Spring before I buy a tune because I'd rather have a fully warrantied tune with less power gain than a more powerful tune that might cause me warranty problems down the road :

Good Evening Oliver,

As per my previous email, it is in development at this time and we are anticipating a release sometime next year. I would check back with us in the end of 1st quarter next year. We should have more information for you at that time.

Thank You,

Anthony Fodera
Ford Performance Info Center - Supervisor
(800) 367-3788
afodera1@ford.com

www.performanceparts.ford.com

Crisisballer17 · Sep 16, 2021

I spoke to a gentleman at the Charlotte Auto Fair this past weekend who assured me that, the Ford Performance tune is indeed currently in R&D and should be out "soon". This guy was the one presenting the white/blue track ST we've all seen by now.

More interestingly though, he mentioned that FOX is in the beginning stages of developing a coilover kit for the ST. He didn't act like it was super secret info so, I'm sharing here. Could be a complete joke, but he seemed very serious about it.

ItsTheWifes_ST · Sep 16, 2021

MikeWolfe said:

Probably no different.. 5* is a canned tune all star... Ford's tune will be canned as well and give minimal power.. Just enough to feel as if you switched from Normal to Sport mode, a 2nd time. Pointless IMHO.

ItsTheWifes_ST · Sep 16, 2021

Oli G said:

After sending Ford Performance a second email, here's the answer I got, it seems like it's really being developed as we speak, so I guess I'll wait until next Spring before I buy a tune because I'd rather have a fully warrantied tune with less power gain than a more powerful tune that might cause me warranty problems down the road :

Good Evening Oliver,

As per my previous email, it is in development at this time and we are anticipating a release sometime next year. I would check back with us in the end of 1st quarter next year. We should have more information for you at that time.

Thank You,

Anthony Fodera
Ford Performance Info Center - Supervisor
(800) 367-3788
afodera1@ford.com

www.performanceparts.ford.com

How would it cause warranty problems? HaHa.

Oli G · Sep 18, 2021

ItsTheWifes_ST said:

Any tune, other the FPP, can potentially cause a warranty claim to be denied, everyone knows that...

ItsTheWifes_ST said:

ItsTheWifes_ST · Sep 20, 2021

Oli G said:

Meh... Magnuson-Moss Act.. Everybody knows that! Take your vehicle to a Ford Performance dealer and be done with it. As for the 5* canned tune, you surely can feel the difference.. All the way to the Transmission as it feels it will fall out, every shift.. It's just a good name brand of a tune that I would run. As for the Ford Performance Tune, you won't even be near 10-12% and it will feel nothing more than when you put the vehicle in current Sport Mode. It's a money tactic and isn't worth it.

Ford Guy · Sep 20, 2021

Try out JDM Engineering for a tune. They just put out a stage 1 which is insanely crazy!!
They're out in NJ. Real nice guys and second to none when it comes to customer service!
Tks.

Blaster7Romeo · Dec 26, 2021

as somone has alredy said. the bumping of the power in the platinum and king ranch kind of takes the ST out of the ST.

maybe I am wrong but any performance should be in the "latest flash" you would get at the dealership. especially if you got an ST. or just cost you the shop time for the tech to flash it.

it just seems kind of shitty to buy a new performance tune when you specifically bought the performance model of anything.

Cdubya · Dec 26, 2021

Blaster7Romeo said:

Disagree. Those are top-of-the-line trims as well and should get max power. The ST is still the ST in looks, and suspension changes.

honestly, with the advent of the lame 3 bolt subframe starting MY2021, I doubt Ford Performance is going to come out with a tune for an ST that is going to result in a bunch of rear drivetrain disasters.

SOUTHFLST · Dec 27, 2021

Don’t see why anyone would even want a watered down tune. Ford won’t make the tune aggressive enough to compete with other tuners. Find a ford dealership with a service department that is a little more aftermarket friendly. Then do what you want and enjoy your ST. Buy quality parts and don’t beat on your car or have half assed work done.

bluesnake01 · Dec 27, 2021

Blaster7Romeo said:

The Platinum and KR are higher trims... The ST still has a different tuned suspension, better brake options, higher final gear ratio, sportier seats and steering wheel. I mean its still a Sport version Explorer overall.

No different than a base Camaro with the 1LE Package or the Mustang with the Performance Package. Sportier better handling cars with same exact power as the more expensive premiums.

Ramairgt1 · Dec 27, 2021

Crisisballer17 said:

I have a few friends at Fox. I’ll see if that statement is true or not.

jrgoffin · Dec 28, 2021

SOUTHFLST said:

Because not everyone wants to "compete" or base the performance of their vehicle purely on a dyno sheet. Plenty of us want to enjoy the vehicle as a daily-driver, tinker with it a bit, and be content that a tune will be compatible with the factory warranty.

SOUTHFLST · Dec 28, 2021

jrgoffin said:

1. You’re using my use of the word “compete” out of context.
2. Who is basing performance solely on a dyno sheet?
3. 90%(guesstimate) of owners here are daily drivers.

UNBROKEN · Dec 28, 2021

jrgoffin said:

By the time Ford drops a tune you won’t have a warranty. lol

GearHead_1 · Dec 28, 2021

Agreed.

jrgoffin · Jan 5, 2022

SOUTHFLST said:

How are you going to measure one tune versus another other than the power output (I.e., “dyno sheets”)? If it’s safe for a daily driver, being “watered down” shouldn’t be any issue.

UNBROKEN said:

Mine has an 8-year, 125,000 mile warranty. I can wait.

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