How Long Has Your EcoBoost Been Tuned (dependability)?

[double c]

I was getting ready to order an '11 and stumbled onto my '10 with 18K on it and saved myself $14K. I drove it stock for about 6K and then loaded Livernois Stage 4+.  The clock is now at 48K so my ride has been tuned for the last 24K DD all kinds of weather miles and I still have a grin on my face. If I have to go to a lower stage briefly for octane availability reasons, I mope till I get my tune back. If I was limited to doing one mod and only one mod on my car, without hesitation I would chose the tune and never look back!!

Almost same story-down to color of vehicle. Purchased Dec 20 2010-18.4K-16k below MSRP- a  great deal.  Stage 4 at about 26K-now at 50K.  Love every minute.  Just need to get wife's 2.0 EB Escape tuned.  Less than 200 miles on that one-it can wait a bit.

[mjhpadi]

Double C didn't you have Stage 2 when we meant...hopefully I was able to help convince you to head to the Dark Side with the Stage 4!  I know I really like mine.

[geswek]

LMS 93 octane at 3k miles.

I've got nearly 2k on it now; love it.

MPG is right around 20 and that's driving like I stole it. It didn't stailize until I dropped car and put on the TSW's; that 60lbs of rolling mass helped!

Before my MPG would be anywhere from 18-21; 21 being me driving grandpa style without any crazy foot action.

[double c]

Double C didn't you have Stage 2 when we meant...hopefully I was able to help convince you to head to the Dark Side with the Stage 4!  I know I really like mine.

Oops-forgot that I did start with stage 2.  Ran it for a while-think I went to 4 after meeting you and on that same trip.

[SkiSmuggs]

First got my 2011 F150 EB tuned at 8000 miles (LMS) and ran it for 32,000 before switching to SoCal.  I am now over 43,000 miles.

[shoman04]

Very happy to report, no negative issues experienced whatsoever and am looking forward to future dyno time at LMS's facility after I purchase & install my upgraded turbo's & custom designed intake soon!



Mike

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Ha MIKE upgraded turbo or not your car is "TO PRETTY TO BE FAST" LOL
2011 SHO got it DEC 24 2010 (what a Christmas grift) 2mile never had a sticker on the window. Off the train right to my hands. LMS tune in APRIL 2011 Thanks to MIKE and BOB SALING me on LMS or UNLEASH!!!!!! Now after 53k mi on Tuesday next week I GO TO LMS FOR A DYNO TUNE FOR MY NEW METH KIT!!!!!!! Yes Mike I will be FASTER THAN YOU!!LOL and BOB my mini-van steal wish it was a eco-FLEX.LOL

[bpd1151]

Yes Mike I will be FASTER THAN YOU!!

This, I can comfortably say without even blinking......

Like hell you'll be faster than me. I can absolutely guarantee you will NOT.

But hey, good luck trying. Just be sure to enjoy the view of my "pretty" rear end as you'll NEVER see anything else shoman04.

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[steve142857]

Yes Mike I will be FASTER THAN YOU!!

This, I can comfortably say without even blinking......

Like hell you'll be faster than me. I can absolutely guarantee you will NOT.

But hey, good luck trying. Just be sure to enjoy the view of my "pretty" rear end as you'll NEVER see anything else shoman04.

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Good! I like the rusters fighting!
I wouldn't eliminate me neither...
If LMS can just make a tune equivalent as 2010-12 stage 5 but for the 2013, with downpipes, I should be able to run 11.8 at 119mph...
2013 with PP do launch faster.
Shoman04's car is lighter.
Mike will have upgraded turbos, so if no traction issues, he should be faster...
Hopefully LMS can work their magic before season ends.
Up here, it is in two months...
Can't wait!!!

[EcoBrick Bob]

I have a feeling this is not going to be good for Dependability!!!

And I used to work at Maytag...........

Just DO IT!

[SHOdded]

I just want you to hit Turbo Boost AND do a wheelie.

[shoman04]

Yes Mike I will be FASTER THAN YOU!!

This, I can comfortably say without even blinking......

Like hell you'll be faster than me. I can absolutely guarantee you will NOT.

But hey, good luck trying. Just be sure to enjoy the view of my "pretty" rear end as you'll NEVER see anything else shoman04.

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LOL,LMBO,ROTF http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/Smileys/ES_SMILEY_SET_20071121/laughing1.gif http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/Smileys/ES_SMILEY_SET_20071121/rofl.gif http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/Smileys/ES_SMILEY_SET_20071121/starwars.gif

[Drewstang]

For you guys that have been tuned for quite a while, how does the tune effect the warranty on the car and what have your experiences been at the Dealer with the tune installed? I recently picked up my 2010 PP and I want to tune it, but have a Ford Certified Pre-owned warranty until 100k and then an extended warranty for 24 months or 24k after that.

[EcoBrick Bob]

Depends on what breaks.

[Timeless]

For you guys that have been tuned for quite a while, how does the tune effect the warranty on the car and what have your experiences been at the Dealer with the tune installed? I recently picked up my 2010 PP and I want to tune it, but have a Ford Certified Pre-owned warranty until 100k and then an extended warranty for 24 months or 24k after that.

If you are worried about it, don't do it as it can be used to void your power train warranty.

Depends on your relationship with your service adviser (I recommend making friends with them!).

If something major breaks (Engine, trans, etc), a Ford Engineer may be sent to look into the cause and that tune will certainly be blamed and your dealership will have NO SAY at that point.

[EcoBrick Bob]

Actual policy is for dealer to tear down engine and send Ford pix.  They also send Ford all the data from Your ECM.   Ford can tell both how many times your ECM has been flashed, and also how many times the car has been started and stopped since your last flash.  Since dealers report any ECM flashes they do, Ford can tell how many unauthorized ECM flashes have been done.  IF... Ford declines your warranty claim, all of the costs to tear down and repair will be your responsibility, and at a price you will need to negotiate with your dealer's service department.

So.. if you think you broke something expensive, it may be better to go to a non-Ford shop and find used parts.  Once torn down, it's pretty hard to move your car elsewhere, especially if they have pulled the engine/transmission, which comes out the bottom.  There are technical bulletins on this if you wish to see Ford's policy in writing.