Recent content by MM in SouthTX

The dealer did an IPC (instrument panel cluster) update when I had it in for another reason and the problem seems to be fixed.

I think this kit is for people like me, who thought they were getting a towing package because they saw the 7-pin connector. I bought mine from another city. When I drove it home I noticed that there was no trailer brake controller on the dash. I had to buy an OEM controller and a different...

1986 Isuzu Trooper II 1994 Suburban 4wd 2004 Expedition V8 4wd 2016 Expedition EcoBoost 4wd 2022 F150 Lariat Lightning 2024 F150 Lariat PowerBoost 4wd You guys buy too many cars!

Interesting concept. Not sure how you define low and high RPM. I consider low RPM's to be below 2,000. I guess it would be possible to run high RPM's with a light accelerator touch and avoid boost, but isn't that what Tow mode does? I find that it sets the transmission shift points so that...

When I drove an EcoBoost, people on forums would say it should be named Eco or Boost. It was pretty true. If you could avoid using the turbos, it was fuel efficient. Use turbos, and it was as bad or worse than the V8. So maybe the primary role of the electric motor (in terms of fuel...

Yeah, I know. Downer of a post. But I have exhausted the "customer service" route, so I am trying here. I have seen some success on the Lightning page by pinging Ford (when I had a Lightning), so I'm hoping for a response.

@Ford Motor Company should just allow us to turn the monitor off so it doesn't annoy us every day. It ruins the driving experience when you have to cancel a message to see your dash display every single day. While they're at it, once you buckle up, you should not have to hit okay to see your...

I have been having to reset my oil life monitor every day for the past 3 weeks. It suddenly went to zero after a software update. I reset it to 100% and the next day it is at zero again. Very annoying. Can't @Ford Motor Company do anything about this pervasive problem?

Need some help please. I ordered the module to replace my module that ends in -FB (RL3T-19J295-FB). I ordered RL3Z-19H332-A. The box contained the module, but it ends in -BD not -BB. Will this control my trailer brakes as well as the lights? I'm guessing the B means yes, but not sure of the...

Steel Dynamics looks pretty American to me. They just built a massive facility in South Texas to take advantage of cheap natural gas. https://www.steeldynamics.com/leadership/

Dropping in to say thank you for the info. I have a 2024 PowerBoost that has the -FB module, so I am ordering both parts. I will see if I can find a mechanic to use the info on this thread to reprogram the computer. I don't have a Windows computer or ForScan, and the dealer wants $700!!!!

Two things to add to this: 1) EcoBoost should be called Eco Or Boost; once you get into Boost, the Eco goes away; 2) Having towed keelboats and horse trailers for tens of thousands of miles all over Texas and beyond, I gained an appreciation for the effect that traffic (in addition to wind) has...

I took the megaohm device off my Lightning when I sold it and installed it on the 2024 PB. Works fine.

I just came across this thread by accident. Checked my 2024 PB with 1,500 miles on it. Cut out the sections shown in the TSB with sheet metal scissors. Wow. Come on Ford. Push the info out!

Agree. I used to tow a horse trailer with my 2016 Expediton EcoBoost against headwinds at 70 in the heat at times. I did not learn until too late that I should let things cool down. Cracked my exhaust manifold and turbo housing. Fortunately the girls grew up and now they tow their own trailers!