My dealer won't install Ranger Raptor 3.0l Ecoboost Performance Calibration

[jrlrule]

This may not help you, but I have a friend who is ASE certified who I plan to install for me. How does one register or show proof that he installed the tune? As I plan on doing it myself and have him register it?

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[hand-filer]

This may not help you, but I have a friend who is ASE certified who I plan to install for me. How does one register or show proof that he installed the tune? As I plan on doing it myself and have him register it?

They require a copy of a shop invoice that employs ASE techs afaik.

 

[MeBEEF]

OP paid for it to be installed by a Ford dealer, it's a silly suggestion to have him pay again at a separate mechanic to get it installed and retain the warranty.

Wait they took your $ then said no? Maybe I'm not understanding, but that is illegal under the implied warrant of merchantability

 

[SolarWinds]

Wait they took your $ then said no? Maybe I'm not understanding, but that is illegal under the implied warrant of merchantability

look at his receipt - part of the online purchase from Ford is the installation at (any) Ford dealer

 

[Sauce]

When I ordered the FP module, my Ford dealer didn't even show up as an option for install (and I subsequently confirmed they had never installed one). I figured dealers would only "opt in" for FP install if they offered it.

Any reason why a non-dealer or technician install would impact resale value or serviceability or anything like that? Im trying to weigh whether I go through the brain damage to find a registered tech to install this or whether I YOLO it myself (presumably less brain damage in the short term, but maybe more in the long term?).

 

[Tailwagger]

If anyone in Boston area can tell me a shop (SAE certified or Ford dealer) to do the work please LMK.

Until then Ford can...

You might try McGovern in Framingham. Just bought my truck from the last weekend. After I took deliver, the saleman mentioned that I could flash the truck for more power. I let him know I was aware of that and figured I'd do it at the first oil change. He said that was a pretty common strategy. I didn't ask specifically if they did it nor if I had to buy the unit through them for them to install it, but I certainly was left with the impression that have done flashes at the dealership. Be worth giving them a call to find out one way or the other.

 

[welker]

I just installed mine myself and paid a shop with an ASE tech to give me an invoice with his ASE number. For what it's worth, I have taken my truck in for multiple repairs (some pretty substantial) and none of the service advisors cared in the slightest about the tune, I told them it was installed and that was that. I would be curious if anyone on this forum has actually been told to provide proof of installation or if most people are worrying themselves to death over nothing. Maybe I am just lucky and have some cool dealers around me.

 

[Hawkpilot10]

dude this shit is easy as hell. The problem is the instructions are dogshit I am an engineer so it was obvious how it works. If you need some help, message me man.

The key is understanding how it works:
(1) you go to the site and enter your code to add to tune yo your ford performance account
(2) Then you download the tun file
(3) you import the tune file into the FP SW.
(4) It downloaded into the OBDII box.
(5) You use the box to install it into the car
(6) your car will shut off/on a couple times
(7) Turn on your truck engine and for the first minute it's going to run like shit as the tuning parameters adjust.
(8) drive truck normally for 20 min and slowly through time add more throttle

Done

You all are super helpful and yes I understand it’s so doable. The problem is KEEPING my Ford warrant. Unless they do it or a SAE mechanic with a letter to ford I lose my warranty.
Ford Dealers are lazy… very frustrating.
Thanks for you help !

 

[MeBEEF]

You all are super helpful and yes I understand it’s so doable. The problem is KEEPING my Ford warrant. Unless they do it or a SAE mechanic with a letter to ford I lose my warranty.
Ford Dealers are lazy… very frustrating.
Thanks for you help !

dude just fight them

 

[Hawkpilot10]

You might try McGovern in Framingham. Just bought my truck from the last weekend. After I took deliver, the saleman mentioned that I could flash the truck for more power. I let him know I was aware of that and figured I'd do it at the first oil change. He said that was a pretty common strategy. I didn't ask specifically if they did it nor if I had to buy the unit through them for them to install it, but I certainly was left with the impression that have done flashes at the dealership. Be worth giving them a call to find out one way or the other.

Called McGovern and they said they have had problems with a Bronco Raptor with same engine. We concluded since I live in. Zine it’s not worth the risk
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP.
Have a great day!

 

[welker]

dude just fight them

Just throw the procal through their window like the old Discount Tire commercial

 

[Hawkpilot10]

ALL SET AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH THE GREAT POSTS. I finally got Ford performance to change the code at my dealership parts counter so they can return the device.
I don’t think Ford should be advertising something that they can’t do for everybody.
again, thank you all for all your advice and help. Have a great day and enjoy your Ranger raptor’s tunes are on tuned. They are the most awesome vehicles around.!

 

[cozzishc]

dude this shit is easy as hell. The problem is the instructions are dogshit I am an engineer so it was obvious how it works. If you need some help, message me man.

The key is understanding how it works:
(1) you go to the site and enter your code to add to tune yo your ford performance account
(2) Then you download the tun file
(3) you import the tune file into the FP SW.
(4) It downloaded into the OBDII box.
(5) You use the box to install it into the car
(6) your car will shut off/on a couple times
(7) Turn on your truck engine and for the first minute it's going to run like shit as the tuning parameters adjust.
(8) drive truck normally for 20 min and slowly through time add more throttle

Done

Yes I know but - no warranty/voided warranty if not done w a Ford dealer or SAE certified mechanic

 

[POULINR]

If you do it your self (it voids the warranty) no 3 year 36,000 miles the warranty is for a total of 36,000 miles not from the time its added

 

[cozzishc]

You might try McGovern in Framingham. Just bought my truck from the last weekend. After I took deliver, the saleman mentioned that I could flash the truck for more power. I let him know I was aware of that and figured I'd do it at the first oil change. He said that was a pretty common strategy. I didn't ask specifically if they did it nor if I had to buy the unit through them for them to install it, but I certainly was left with the impression that have done flashes at the dealership. Be worth giving them a call to find out one way or the other.

Thank you very much I will call them and make the drive if they have done the tune and will do the tune.

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