Ford Performance Tune

[CareerFiremanGuy]

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]

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

 

[CareerFiremanGuy]

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

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]

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.

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

 

[CareerFiremanGuy]

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

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]

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

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]

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

 

[UNBROKEN]

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

3/36 from the in service date*

 

[ConspicuousConsumption]

3/36 from the in service date*

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]

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?

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]

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?

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

 

[ConspicuousConsumption]

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

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]

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?

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]

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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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

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

 

[st8]

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

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]

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.

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

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?

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.