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Ford Performance Tune
- Thread starter ZookaRoo
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So there was an update and it added the Stop/Start update ‘Sticky stop start logic’.
I did ask if there were any other updates.
I also asked about the updating process. Does a whole new reflash need to be done or is it like a phone update that just adds it on top of the base software? My main concern is I had it installed by a tech for warranty purposes and not trying to spend another $150 for an update.
I did ask if there were any other updates.
I also asked about the updating process. Does a whole new reflash need to be done or is it like a phone update that just adds it on top of the base software? My main concern is I had it installed by a tech for warranty purposes and not trying to spend another $150 for an update.
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I was implying that like when you get a phone update, it’s a small file that just simply goes over your existing firmware. You don’t reinstall/flash your whole phone OS with each update.
I wonder if the tune update is similar or if you have to flash the whole thing over again. Updating the actual tuner via computer is simple. I get that. It’s then what’s next as far as updating the car with that new tune. Whole flash of the tune again that resets key cycles or is it just some incremental update.
I wonder if the tune update is similar or if you have to flash the whole thing over again. Updating the actual tuner via computer is simple. I get that. It’s then what’s next as far as updating the car with that new tune. Whole flash of the tune again that resets key cycles or is it just some incremental update.
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Is it possible to get the latest and greatest OEM trans strategy without the tune? I have an early 2020 build and it shifts like shite. I did have an adaptive trans reset done at the factory a few months ago that helped some but still nothing to write home about. Did that reset give me the updated strategy?
It did not. It just reset its learning parameters from my understanding. What I’m not sure is if you did the recall for the bolt situation, if that may have flashed the updated strategy.
No it was a shop that was ASE certified. A dealer can definitely do it. Just have to find one that is willing and educated on it. It was $150 to install it. I’ve heard stories of dealers installing for free. I’ve heard quotes up to $300. Yep bought the tuner and brought it to the shop.
For what it’s worth, the tune is quite nice and adds decent power.
No it was a shop that was ASE certified. A dealer can definitely do it. Just have to find one that is willing and educated on it. It was $150 to install it. I’ve heard stories of dealers installing for free. I’ve heard quotes up to $300. Yep bought the tuner and brought it to the shop.
For what it’s worth, the tune is quite nice and adds decent power.
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You won't get the latest but there have been at least two PCM firmware updates for MY2020 that will help shifting some. Unfortunately, you need to still be under warranty and even then it is up to the discretion of your dealer whether they want to flash the latest. Since early 2020 builds have over a dozen modules with new updates, a few of us have bought the interface and leased FDRS software to flash the module updates at home. Not cheap but certainly an option, especially if you are out of warranty and are keeping the vehicle a while more.
Also, a lot of the tunes make full throttle shifting quicker, stronger, smoother than stock but may not address the ungainly day-to-day, partial throttle shifting that can occur with the stock calibration.
Also, a lot of the tunes make full throttle shifting quicker, stronger, smoother than stock but may not address the ungainly day-to-day, partial throttle shifting that can occur with the stock calibration.
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