Ford Trucks Thread WAS:EcoBoost Thread

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

1/32 is pretty reasonable amount of variation. Sounds like small town dealer that doesn’t want to work on a job that might tie them up.

[r3ccOs]

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1/32 is pretty reasonable amount of variation. Sounds like small town dealer that doesn’t want to work on a job that might tie them up.

thats what I feel as well... but I guess i'm SOL as it will be out of warranty shortly

[spikerS]

any chance you could put a vacuum pressure gauge on the IWE lines to rule a loss or vacuum pressure to them? or better yet pulling the tire and assembly to visually inspect the IWEs?

I too would call BS on the tire variations unless you are always running the locker and on dry pavement. Each tire is able to rotate at different speeds (IE: turning), and a small amount of variance in tire circumference like that I would have to think is WAY within the tolerances for the entire driveline.

Any chance you can take it to another dealer?

[killramos]

1/32 of an inch on a 32-33” diameter tire?

Sounds like a rounding error to me... I bet most cars on the road are off by at least that much lol.

[r3ccOs]

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any chance you could put a vacuum pressure gauge on the IWE lines to rule a loss or vacuum pressure to them? or better yet pulling the tire and assembly to visually inspect the IWEs?

I too would call BS on the tire variations unless you are always running the locker and on dry pavement. Each tire is able to rotate at different speeds (IE: turning), and a small amount of variance in tire circumference like that I would have to think is WAY within the tolerances for the entire driveline.

Any chance you can take it to another dealer?

no outside of golden and I will be over the 100kkm by the time I get to calgary

[spikerS]

well, is there a way you can try replacing the vacuum lines to the IWEs? They are pretty notorious for wearing at the clips and causing a leak which slows the 4x4 disengagement.

Is towing back to calgary or having a second tech take a look at that dealer to specifically test the IWEs an option?

[mzdspd]

This definitely sounds like the IWE issue with vacuum. We had a 2013 F150 at work have the exact same issue while towing and it was the IWE and then they also had to change some lines like Spikers said.

Your issue was reported at 99k.. So at least your issue was reported before the warranty expired, so it should still be covered once you get back to Calgary and your regular dealer.

[ShermanEF9]

Not an IWE issue. He stated the truck made grinding noises but did not move. If IWEs were at fault, the rear end would still be engaged.

[r3ccOs]

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Not an IWE issue. He stated the truck made grinding noises but did not move. If IWEs were at fault, the rear end would still be engaged.

yeah not a IWE issue... drives just fine in 2HI and switches fine into 4HI, but I haven't tried low yet since I got it back...

My neighbor says it happens once in a while if there was maybe too much pressure on the t-case, say using 4LO for towing (even on slippery surfaces)...

I think as a precaution I should get the tcase flushed again

I am now out of warranty :P

[J-hop]

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yeah not a IWE issue... drives just fine in 2HI and switches fine into 4HI, but I haven't tried low yet since I got it back...

My neighbor says it happens once in a while if there was maybe too much pressure on the t-case, say using 4LO for towing (even on slippery surfaces)...

I think as a precaution I should get the tcase flushed again

I am now out of warranty :P

One question, did you try to switch to 4lo while moving? I know technically you can under ideal conditions at very low speeds but you shouldn’t ever do this, would be extremely hard on the tcase if you attempted this while under load to boot

Also wouldn’t be good trying to switch to low while on the ramp

Switching to low while under load is never a good idea

[Darell_n]

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One question, did you try to switch to 4lo while moving? I know technically you can under ideal conditions at very low speeds but you shouldn’t ever do this, would be extremely hard on the tcase if you attempted this while under load to boot

Also wouldn’t be good trying to switch to low while on the ramp

Switching to low while under load is never a good idea

Transfer case is electronic and transmission needs to be in neutral before it will try.

[J-hop]

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Transfer case is electronic and transmission needs to be in neutral before it will try.

Yea I’ve googled guys saying you can do it below 5 mph. I grew up driving a bronco with the very early auto locking hubs and you couldn’t do anything under load. The new electronic systems seem to allow people to do silly things.

[schurchill39]

I need to get my speedo re-calibrated as I went with bigger tires and I am about 6% out now. I've noticed a HUGE difference in dealerships quotes to get this done and some who even said they won't do it. Does beyond have any recommendations on where to go, or what other options do I have to get it fixed? I Was thinking of maybe just grabbing a tuner like I ran on my 2004 Triton but with it still being in warranty I am iffy about that even though I have never had an issue with the truck. 2014 FX-4 Ecoboost.

[Darell_n]

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I need to get my speedo re-calibrated as I went with bigger tires and I am about 6% out now. I've noticed a HUGE difference in dealerships quotes to get this done and some who even said they won't do it. Does beyond have any recommendations on where to go, or what other options do I have to get it fixed? I Was thinking of maybe just grabbing a tuner like I ran on my 2004 Triton but with it still being in warranty I am iffy about that even though I have never had an issue with the truck. 2014 FX-4 Ecoboost.

If it was ‘15+ I could do it using FORSCAN. I will read up on the 2014s and see what works on those.

[ExtraSlow]

A good buddy of mine who has always been a gmc truck man bought a 2018 F150 Supercrew 4x4 lariat sport with the 2.7 engine this week. He's been sending me pics and videos nonstop. I'm insanely jealous, while I drive my beater gmc.

[ShermanEF9]

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If it was ‘15+ I could do it using FORSCAN. I will read up on the 2014s and see what works on those.

i believe its a similar process. i actually think tire size is in the "quick changes" section in forscan.

[benyl]

This is for the 15+ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=110328400

I can't find a 2011-2014 file, it must be out there somewhere.

I have a module and a valid license right now.

[SkiBum5.0]

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A good buddy of mine who has always been a gmc truck man bought a 2018 F150 Supercrew 4x4 lariat sport with the 2.7 engine this week. He's been sending me pics and videos nonstop. I'm insanely jealous, while I drive my beater gmc.

You should send a video of counting $750 each month when his payment would come out

[schurchill39]

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If it was ‘15+ I could do it using FORSCAN. I will read up on the 2014s and see what works on those.

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This is for the 15+ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=110328400

I can't find a 2011-2014 file, it must be out there somewhere.

I have a module and a valid license right now.

If one of you gentlemen could help me out I have a case of beer for you. Is Forscan the tool that everyone uses to do things like auto-fold mirrors, turn of the chimes etc?

[Darell_n]

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If one of you gentlemen could help me out I have a case of beer for you. Is Forscan the tool that everyone uses to do things like auto-fold mirrors, turn of the chimes etc?

Here is the 2011-2014 spreadsheet. Tire size shouldn’t be a problem.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...htmlview#gid=0