Ford Performance Tune

CareerFiremanGuy · Jul 14, 2023

FP tune (because warranty)
AWR brace (because tune)
Everything else bone stock, very pleased with the result

NOTES
tune dealer installed, 1 hour shop labor, great master tech showed me everything he did
single run, 3/4 tank 93 octane, ~50 lbs equipment in the car, TC OFF
this tune has 4.8's written all over it, maybe even more

Thank You Whoosh for the AWR brace, and Lethal Performance for the FP tune.

ConspicuousConsumption · Jul 14, 2023

CFM, didn't you have the tune forever ago?

CareerFiremanGuy · Jul 14, 2023

ConspicuousConsumption said:

Nope.

The first ST I bought in April of '22 remained 100% bone stock, and when I traded it on another one in Sept of '22 it also remained 100% bone stock until now.

ConspicuousConsumption · Jul 14, 2023

CareerFiremanGuy said:

Ah ok. So what's your butt dyno say? Is the FP tune noticeable from a performance and smoother shifting perspective?

CareerFiremanGuy · Jul 14, 2023

ConspicuousConsumption said:

I kid you not CC, the power difference with the FP tune is definitely noticeable.

That is born out by the fact that my best stock 0-60 mph time before the tune was 5.34 sec on a cold day in February with negative DA.
The FP tune run of 4.92 sec on a July day with +1,265 ft DA says a lot. That's a solid .42 sec improvement, I expect another .2 sec in cooler weather.
I was also impressed that I had to hold more pressure on the brakes when I boosted the launch to keep the tires from breaking loose.

Regarding the smoother shifting thing, I'll have to drive it around a bit more.

ConspicuousConsumption · Jul 15, 2023

CareerFiremanGuy said:

very cool. I bought it and have it ready to roll, but I’m really not looking to ask my Ford dealer about installing it. Just looking for confirmation bias that I can safely do it myself without the warranty police coming after me

Xalm · Jul 15, 2023

If you do it yourself you won't get their 3/36 warranty.

UNBROKEN · Jul 15, 2023

Xalm said:

3/36 from the in service date*

ConspicuousConsumption · Jul 15, 2023

UNBROKEN said:

Explain like I’m five. The car was first purchased 10/2019 by some lady, and I bought it in 8/2022. I bought the Ford PremiumCare extended warranty, which is good through 10/2025.
So, what’s my situation if I install this thing myself?

Cdubya · Jul 15, 2023

ConspicuousConsumption said:

He means you don't qualify for the 3/36 warranty. Your 3 years have already passed. So go ahead and install it yourself. The odds of a tune-related problem that would negate your extended warranty are extremely small.

UNBROKEN · Jul 15, 2023

ConspicuousConsumption said:

Ok…you’re past the factory warranty so sell what you have and get a real tune.

ConspicuousConsumption · Jul 15, 2023

UNBROKEN said:

haha I know I know, and trust me I’ve read the entire thread and know all about the other tunes. But I’m also thinking, ok I’ll run this very mild tune first for a year or something and then when I get the urge for more powah, I’ll have something to look forward to. Genius? Maybe so.

CareerFiremanGuy · Jul 15, 2023

ConspicuousConsumption said:

The description for the FP EXPLORER CALIBRATION says that to retain the original FORD 3/36 warranty it needs to be installed by a FORD dealer or SAE/Red Seal certified tech from new vehicle in service. (see first pic/link) If I'm reading it correctly, if your vehicle was put into service on 10/2019 that means any warranty would've only been covered until 10/2022. Right?

I suggest you call their tech line (see second pic) and ask them about your situation directly.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9603-EX30

UNBROKEN · Jul 15, 2023

CareerFiremanGuy said:

The description for the FP EXPLORER CALIBRATION says that to retain the original FORD 3/36 warranty it needs to be installed by a FORD dealer or SAE/Red Seal certified tech from new vehicle in service. (see first pic/link) If I'm reading it correctly, if your vehicle was put into service on 10/2019 that means any warranty would've only been covered until 10/2022. Right?

I suggest you call their tech line (see second pic) and ask them about your situation directly.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9603-EX30

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Ask about what? He’s clearly timed out on any warranty that comes with the tune.

CareerFiremanGuy · Jul 15, 2023

And CC, now that I'm into day 2 of the FP tune all I can say is I'm even more impressed with it now. This thing boogies with the tune!

And the shifting in Performance Sport Mode has almost completely smoothed out.

SimonsGTS · Jul 15, 2023

CareerFiremanGuy said:

I agree, there are better tunes out there but the FP tune is perfect for our daily driver. It's much more responsive and plenty of fun to drive.

ConspicuousConsumption · Jul 15, 2023

Here’s another dumb question that I haven’t seen clearly written out: are all the drive modes updated or is this just an update that’s noticeable in the Normal mode?

Dale5403 · Jul 15, 2023

UNBROKEN said:

I sure hope he doesn't need to start a new poll about his. [?|]

st8 · Jul 15, 2023

UNBROKEN said:

This is decent advise however if you’re planning to keep your ST long term, no doubt the more mild FP tune will be easier on the drivetrain. But I agree if I was out of warranty, I think I’d go Zfg auto octane.

But as per actual users of the FP tune, there is 100% a meaningful difference. I can attest to it as well.

CareerFiremanGuy · Jul 15, 2023

SimonsGTS said:

I was pleasantly surprised with the FP tune. No complaints.

ConspicuousConsumption said:

I pointed out that the harshness of Sport Mode has nearly been eliminated. I rarely drive in Normal or any other mode, so I can't really comment about them.

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