Ford Performance Tune questions

[Brian_B]

If I recall correctly - this may be slightly out of order but should be close:

First you make your Ford Performance account. There is a voucher number with the device - you enter that into Ford Performance as well and “register” the ProCal device. Depending on your level of comfort, you may want to stop here and hand it over to your dealer - as there could be no argument over if it got the right tune files or whatever (don’t think it can, if it detects a mismatch between the tune file and the installed power train it should throw an error before installing an incorrect tune)

The procal hardware is all the same. The voucher code is what tells it what tune you bought (which vehicle/power train, the HD steering rack, etc)

Then you connect ProCal to your vehicle. It downloads all the stock data - it does not change anything yet. This is where it gets locked to your VIN. It may let you adjust tire size at this point - I’m not entirely sure on a new, unregistered procal unit.

Then you hook it back up to your computer. It will upload your stock files to FP, and then download the correct tune file according to your voucher.

As far as procal is concerned, it’s locked and ready to rock. This would be the other point where you could hand it over to the dealer — it’s literally “just push the button” away from installing the tune.

Now - go back to the vehicle - you will have the option to install the tune now. Hit the button, it takes about 5 minutes and it’s done. Same if you want to revert back (say you didn’t want to buy Premium gas for a bit or something).

You only need an invoice stating installation for the warranty once - once you have that you can reinstall/uninstall to your hearts content. Or you can forgo the warranty and just hit the button - whatever comfort level you have with it.

If I were the installer I would not do the “just push the button” thing, I would want to carry it from the point of initial connection just because I’m assuming the liability of the entire install. But that’s just me and I’m not an ASME licensed installer.

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[moodybu]

If I recall correctly - this may be slightly out of order but should be close:

First you make your Ford Performance account. There is a voucher number with the device - you enter that into Ford Performance as well and “register” the ProCal device. Depending on your level of comfort, you may want to stop here and hand it over to your dealer - as there could be no argument over if it got the right tune files or whatever (don’t think it can, if it detects a mismatch between the tune file and the installed power train it should throw an error before installing an incorrect tune)

The procal hardware is all the same. The voucher code is what tells it what tune you bought (which vehicle/power train, the HD steering rack, etc)

Then you connect ProCal to your vehicle. It downloads all the stock data - it does not change anything yet. This is where it gets locked to your VIN. It may let you adjust tire size at this point - I’m not entirely sure on a new, unregistered procal unit.

Then you hook it back up to your computer. It will upload your stock files to FP, and then download the correct tune file according to your voucher.

As far as procal is concerned, it’s locked and ready to rock. This would be the other point where you could hand it over to the dealer — it’s literally “just push the button” away from installing the tune.

Now - go back to the vehicle - you will have the option to install the tune now. Hit the button, it takes about 5 minutes and it’s done. Same if you want to revert back (say you didn’t want to buy Premium gas for a bit or something).

You only need an invoice stating installation for the warranty once - once you have that you can reinstall/uninstall to your hearts content. Or you can forgo the warranty and just hit the button - whatever comfort level you have with it.

This sooo makes me want to just do it myself!

 

[Agrod]

I wonder if the tune sets off a flag in their system when they plug in to do anything (even after returning to stock). I have a couple of Forscan changes that probably get flagged too, so I don't mind "risking" and flashing it myself. I'm still on the fence on the FP tune since it's VIN locked after flashing and my Bronco is a lease. My plan is to get something more comfortable for everyday driving and a used Bronco as a second car when the lease is up.

 

[Black_Stallion13]

Honestly after having it awhile I don’t think it’s worth the extra $20 to fill up with premium every time *cue all the goofballs that proclaim you can still run 87 with the tune*. I have a manual trans though which seems to have less pronounced gains than tune with the auto.

 

[moodybu]

I also am unsure on the tune + Forscan. If I put the tune on, do I have to do something different later if I use Forscan to change something not related to the tune?

 

[Ducati1098]

I also am unsure on the tune + Forscan. If I put the tune on, do I have to do something different later if I use Forscan to change something not related to the tune?

Forscan has nothing to do with the FP tune. Neither one will be affect by the other.

 

[masshole]

Does anyone know when it will be available for the 2024 MY? @LethalPerformance ?

 

[moodybu]

I know there is not much for me to actually change in it, but I’m seeing you can change the axle ratio, kind of like the tire size. Is that something I need

 

[moodybu]

I did it myself. I got the dreaded error of "Calibration not found (err 1). Contact you dealer."
The VIN info was transferred fine, but there was no calibration put onto the tool.
I called Ford Performance and was told that it was a global issue that started a few days ago and the engineers are working on it. Looks like I have a paperweight until they fix it.
He had me send him an email with a couple pics and my name and number. He said he would call me when it was fixed and walk me through it or send an email.
A little irritating, but what ya gonna do? Technology sometimes does what it wants to I guess.

 

[Oldhippie]

I got the box to install the hoss 3 steering rack, the tune was kind of a bonus…with all the ongoing troubles doing the rack install I am sorry I bought the thing…the tune is really not $700 worth of a change imho…

 

[LethalPerformance]

Does anyone know when it will be available for the 2024 MY? @LethalPerformance ?

These are now available for 2024 models and are 49 state legal. They are working on CARB approval for California. Once that's been approved we'll be sure to let everyone know.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

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