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Ford Performance Tune
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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 Mode has almost completely smoothed out.
And the shifting in Performance Mode has almost completely smoothed out.
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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.
But as per actual users of the FP tune, there is 100% a meaningful difference. I can attest to it as well.
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It should be noted the Dragy's reported temp was once again off. It was actually ~10 deg warmer so the actual DA was considerably higher than 1,100 ft.
And an 1/8 ET of 8.39 converts to a 13.10 quarter, so a 13.0 in cooler weather is virtually guaranteed.
Seeing I have no other mods but the AWR brace, this FP tune is awesome. To say I'm impressed is an understatement, worth every penny.
And an 1/8 ET of 8.39 converts to a 13.10 quarter, so a 13.0 in cooler weather is virtually guaranteed.
Seeing I have no other mods but the AWR brace, this FP tune is awesome. To say I'm impressed is an understatement, worth every penny.
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Answer for my email to Ford performance regarding the same.
"First of all to the best of my knowledge they are still working on EO for 22-23.
Can I say for sure it will be approved? You never know for sure working with the government.
The 3 year 36K miles warranty is from the day the vehicle was first sold. (in service date)
After that period if something fails and is caused by the calibration there is no warranty.
If something fails and is not caused by the calibration your standard and extended would apply.
Extensive development work goes into the calibrations. We have not had any issues."
So question here would be, has anyone faced issues caused by installing a FP Tune?
My assumption is not many will raise hands for the following reasons
"First of all to the best of my knowledge they are still working on EO for 22-23.
Can I say for sure it will be approved? You never know for sure working with the government.
The 3 year 36K miles warranty is from the day the vehicle was first sold. (in service date)
After that period if something fails and is caused by the calibration there is no warranty.
If something fails and is not caused by the calibration your standard and extended would apply.
Extensive development work goes into the calibrations. We have not had any issues."
So question here would be, has anyone faced issues caused by installing a FP Tune?
My assumption is not many will raise hands for the following reasons
- Not many have installed FP Tune
- Very less time on the FP Tune, to have a failure related to it
- People who opt for it don't do aggressive stuff with it, on a daily basis
- As a relatively mild tune and developed by Ford, it takes care of other weak points in the drivetrain.
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According to FP official document they claim the following: "Optimized transmission shift schedule" and "Improved throttle response throughout RPM range".
- Even though the wording is a bit (Fugazzi) some on here with the FP tune have reported tranny shift improvement. However, this does not imply a guarantee and your miles may vary.
Hope this helps.
According to FP official document they claim the following: "Optimized transmission shift schedule" and "Improved throttle response throughout RPM range".
- Even though the wording is a bit (Fugazzi) some on here with the FP tune have reported tranny shift improvement. However, this does not imply a guarantee and your miles may vary.
Hope this helps.
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I did install the tune in mid July, and I’ve been mostly happy with it. The power is certainly noticeable, and I think the shifting is better. I definitely can feel it hold a gear longer in normal mode during non-aggressive acceleration, and there are fewer rough shifts, but I still feel quite a bit of bucking on low gear downshifts. A tune can’t do much about whatever mechanics are at play.
I’m happy overall and don’t regret it. I wanted a minor power bump with any improved shifting, and I got it.
I’m happy overall and don’t regret it. I wanted a minor power bump with any improved shifting, and I got it.
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I've raised my hand! Great info from Ford Performance BTW.
Just be careful on the forum as there are a number of people who clearly demonstrate no working knowledge of anything autmotive (much less on the ST). Lol
I haven't posted more on the FP tune because typical Summer heat/humidity lends itself to high DA's and less than optimum ET's. So far, my best 0-60 mph remains at 4.8 sec, with a few 4.9's in warm/humid weather to back it up.
Again, caution about who you listen to here. Locate and block them as I did, you'll recognize them by their pompous attitudes and never ending supply of errors.
Just be careful on the forum as there are a number of people who clearly demonstrate no working knowledge of anything autmotive (much less on the ST). Lol
I haven't posted more on the FP tune because typical Summer heat/humidity lends itself to high DA's and less than optimum ET's. So far, my best 0-60 mph remains at 4.8 sec, with a few 4.9's in warm/humid weather to back it up.
Again, caution about who you listen to here. Locate and block them as I did, you'll recognize them by their pompous attitudes and never ending supply of errors.
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Ditto!
My dealer only permits two of it's mechanics to even do that job. They registered the unit with FP, assigned me a temp password, ran the wires neatly behind the trim, mounted the tuner, and then did a test drive to make sure everything was good to go. One hour charge for labor.
My dealer only permits two of it's mechanics to even do that job. They registered the unit with FP, assigned me a temp password, ran the wires neatly behind the trim, mounted the tuner, and then did a test drive to make sure everything was good to go. One hour charge for labor.
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