Ford Performance Engine Calibration Compatibility With 2021 Models?

[P. A. Schilke]

Not quite. Came across a post from a guy with a 21 that tried...got a bunch of error codes and wasn't able to upload the tune. Seems that since Ford has the vIN tied to the tuning software somehow it knows that its not a 19-20 and says no bueno.

I did however talk to Livernois today, and they did in fact confirm that their tuner/tunes will work on the 21s. So it's either play the waiting game with Ford to have the tune covered under warranty, or take my business to Livernois and hope I don't end up have to use the Magnusson-Moss precedent for warranty coverage should the need arise. Livernois does have an impeccable record so, probably not a concern. They are also a local company for me, geographically speaking, which is nice....then again, so is Ford, technically.

I'll probably stick it out for a month or two to see how things shake out with Ford. Based on the tone of the email I received, they are more than aware that this is an issue. Time will tell. At least there is a plan B.

Hi Jason,

Having delt with CARB...it is like pushing on a rope to make it move..... These California bureaucrats are the pits....

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

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[Rp930]

I was told the average car certification is over 2,000 pages long and it goes to 6 people.

 

[Snow3d]

Hi Jason,

Having delt with CARB...it is like pushing on a rope to make it move..... These California bureaucrats are the pits....

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

"CARB, ruining motoring in America since 1967."

I do like your analogy though. Pretty much how I figured it goes around there.

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