VehicleNanny
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- First Name
- Bill
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- Michigan
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- Vehicle(s)
- 2024 Ranger XLT; 2023 Camaro
- Occupation
- Retired from General Motors
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I bought my XLT in November, and now have 2,000 miles on it. Shortly after I bought it, I noticed a slight vibration at idle and at speeds under 50 mph. I took it to my dealer at 1,000 miles and they balanced two wheels (not road forced balanced). It really didn't change anything, so before I pursued anything else I asked to drive a like vehicle. That one may have been a bit worse than mine.
Living with it, I think there is an inherent imbalance in this engine. To be clear, it is not significant--I am just very sensitive to NVH issues. I also feel the transmission calibration forces it to get to higher gears quickly, leaving the engine to work a bit harder in those higher gears (almost lugging at times). I installed a Roar Pedal throttle controller, which seems to take care of most of my concern. With just a little throttle application, the transmission will donwshift much faster (less lag).
I've read that the Ford Performance ProCal tune smooths out the drivetrain. I'm not after more power, just smoother operation. This is my first Ford, so I am learning as I go. I haven't seen any other posts here like this one, so wonder if I'm just being unrealistic with my expectations, or if there are any tweaks to make. Tell it to me straight--I can take it!
P.S. I had a 2022 Subaru Outback, 2017 MINI Clubman and 2016 MINI Hardtop prior to my Ranger, and currently have a 2.0L Turbo Camaro. I'm no stranger to four cylinder engines.
Living with it, I think there is an inherent imbalance in this engine. To be clear, it is not significant--I am just very sensitive to NVH issues. I also feel the transmission calibration forces it to get to higher gears quickly, leaving the engine to work a bit harder in those higher gears (almost lugging at times). I installed a Roar Pedal throttle controller, which seems to take care of most of my concern. With just a little throttle application, the transmission will donwshift much faster (less lag).
I've read that the Ford Performance ProCal tune smooths out the drivetrain. I'm not after more power, just smoother operation. This is my first Ford, so I am learning as I go. I haven't seen any other posts here like this one, so wonder if I'm just being unrealistic with my expectations, or if there are any tweaks to make. Tell it to me straight--I can take it!
P.S. I had a 2022 Subaru Outback, 2017 MINI Clubman and 2016 MINI Hardtop prior to my Ranger, and currently have a 2.0L Turbo Camaro. I'm no stranger to four cylinder engines.
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