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Ford Performance Tune

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Ford did remove the octane off the graph.

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You folks are putting too much stock in the technical details created by the marketing department. It's likely inaccurate
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Maybe because this is a "technical" modification. Seriously, the amount of effort Ford has put into this "tune" it wouldn't surprise me if all they did was amplify FENG in every drive mode, including ECO. PLEASE anyone who buys this do a pre and post tune run. I'll even loan you my P-Gear to log if you are near Cincinnati.
 

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Maybe because this is a "technical" modification.
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You are absolutely correct, but it is still the marketing department, and it is run by humans, many of which aren't "car people" much less enthusiasts.

Trust me when I say that FOMOCO is not as much of a well-oiled machine as some like to believe.
 

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Maybe because this is a "technical" modification. Seriously, the amount of effort Ford has put into this "tune" it wouldn't surprise me if all they did was amplify FENG in every drive mode, including ECO. PLEASE anyone who buys this do a pre and post tune run. I'll even loan you my P-Gear to log if you are near Cincinnati.
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Every other Ford Performance tune that was independently tested is in line with the gains stated by FP, not sure why you think this one would be any different.

Glad to know that you somehow also know what the effort they put into the tune…


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Steeda is offering this product for $699.00 and stating install time of 15 minutes.... Come on, someone go first and tell the rest of us what you think of it!
 

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Tommy Flippen said:
Steeda is offering this product for $699.00 and stating install time of 15 minutes.... Come on, someone go first and tell the rest of us what they think of it!
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But you will need a Ford dealer to install the tune to keep the factory warranty.

Lethal Performance is selling the tuner for $695
https://www.lethalperformance.com/f...l-2020-2022-explorer-st-3-0l-m-9603-ex30.html


  • 3 year/36k mile warranty from new vehicle in-service when installed by a Ford dealer or ASE/Red Seal certified technician
 

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From what I'm seeing it's not the factory warranty but a different Ford Performance warranty. Not sure how that affects things.

I called some local dealers last week when this was announced and they either said they don't do this or they'd get back to me, but haven't heard back.

Everyone sure likes to complain about the price. 30HP and 50TQ is a pretty good gain for the price when compared to how much it costs to make power and keep some sort of warranty. I'd also rather have the warranty since these Explorers seem to have lots of problems, so this is worth it for me. If I wanted to squeeze every last ounce of power out of the vehicle I sure wouldn't be wasting my time doing it to an Explorer. I see this as simply a small power bump and I'm happy that Ford is supporting the platform, especially when it looked like this wasn't going to happen due to the rear end bolt problems.
 

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Tommy Flippen said:
Steeda is offering this product for $699.00 and stating install time of 15 minutes.... Come on, someone go first and tell the rest of us what you think of it!
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Curiosity got the best of me and I ordered one from Lethal last Friday. I hope to have baseline versus FP calibration 1/4 mile and dyno data for comparison. It might be a few a weeks, I don’t think they are available to ship until October 12th.
 

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Stone17 said:
Ford did remove the octane off the graph.

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Okay, now we're talking. Everything makes sense.

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... I called some local dealers last week when this was announced and they either said they don't do this or they'd get back to me, but haven't heard back ...
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I asked about it at my dealer and they looked puzzled as if they never heard of Ford Performance before (and they're not a small dealer). Not too confidence inspiring ...
 

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Okay, now we're talking. Everything makes sense.



I asked about it at my dealer and they looked puzzled as if they never heard of Ford Performance before (and they're not a small dealer). Not too confidence inspiring ...
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Most dealers have zero clue about the aftermarket. You have to bring supporting documentation and part # to help the process.
 

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northof60expST said:
Most dealers have zero clue about the aftermarket. You have to bring supporting documentation and part # to help the process.
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I get what you're saying, but the service department I spoke is located at a dealer that sells every high performance variant that FORD sells.

That's what surprised me so much, still doesn't make any sense ...
 

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Might be worth it if it actually makes the 30hp. I did a little checking around in the Mustang forum. Some1 made about 38 peak hp, with the 2.3L, with the Calibration & only a MBRP race exhaust, everything else bone stock.
 

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CareerFiremanGuy said:
Okay, now we're talking. Everything makes sense.



I asked about it at my dealer and they looked puzzled as if they never heard of Ford Performance before (and they're not a small dealer). Not too confidence inspiring ...
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That's a lot like the response I got from the dealer I bought it from, even though the salesperson was going on about all the Ford Performance stuff he's had the service department install on his mustang. I guess it just goes to show that sales will say anything that helps close the deal.
 

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Might be worth it if it actually makes the 30hp ...
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Agreed.

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That's a lot like the response I got from the dealer I bought it from, even though the salesperson was going on about all the Ford Performance stuff he's had the service department install on his mustang. I guess it just goes to show that sales will say anything that helps close the deal.
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Except the reaction I got was from a Service Advisor, not someone in Sales. Lol
 

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Ford Proformance builds the enthusiasm for the brand. Unfortunately, the sales department uses that enthusiasm to extract the most amount of money out of us. Either on new cars sales, trade-ins or at the parts desk.
 

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It'd be nice if people in FORD's service dept knew a little bit more about FORD Performance.
 

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CareerFiremanGuy said:
It'd be nice if people in FORD's service dept knew a little bit more about FORD Performance.
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Talk to the Ford Accessories Department (If your dealer has one).
 

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Stone17 said:
Talk to the Ford Accessories Department (If your dealer has one).
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Nope, don't have one.
 

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Nope, don't have one.
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Since Steeda is selling the "FP Tune" and they are in the high performance business you may want to reach out to them, they are very knowledgeable and great to do business with....
 

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Tommy Flippen said:
Since Steeda is selling the "FP Tune" and they are in the high performance business you may want to reach out to them, they are very knowledgeable and great to do business with....
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I haven't decided to get the FP tune yet, but when I do I'll keep them in mind.
 

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