Possibly using wrong fuel for 6+ months

[Ranger X3]

Pop your hood open. Is there a Ford performance sticker near the lock hatch? If so, contact Ford performance with the tune verification code and see if it’s still active.

Good to know, never noticed it.

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[Bob902]

I have this shirt. When I wear it, I can run 100m in under 6 seconds. My bench press is 800 lbs. Amazing what the Ford Performance logo will allow you to do?. I would call and check to see. Those stickers can be found all over the internet.

 

[JohnnyO]

Even if your truck has the tune the knock sensor is still active. It won't knock but neither will it run as good as it should.
I tend to think it doesn't have the Ford Performance tune and the PO just put a sticker on the window.

 

[9zero1790]

Good to know, never noticed it.

and thats the sticker i was talking about lol thank you guys.

 

[9zero1790]

I have this shirt. When I wear it, I can run 100m in under 6 seconds. My bench press is 800 lbs. Amazing what the Ford Performance logo will allow you to do?. I would call and check to see. Those stickers can be found all over the internet.

i had one in black and short sleeve. only wore it when i drove my mustang, the shirt totally made my arms look more muscular and the car faster ok truth is i mainly wore it for the cute girls that were- slightly- too young for me. So many would ask " do you have a ford muscle or race car" . i was always happy to show them the pony.

 

[Dgc333]

Personally I thinks you may be reading too much into a simply Ford Performance sticker that is probably available in many places. If this is really bothering you contact Ford Performance and check if a tune is registered to your VIN. If so go back to who you bought your truck from and ask where your tuner is. If not enjoy your truck and don't worry about it.

FWIW, both the Ford Performance tune for my 17 Mustang and my 21 Ranger did not come with a Ford Performance sticker but I have one on mine that I bought from eBay. Both the 17 and 21 came with a CARB exemption sticker with the executive order number to show compliance with California emissions rules. The 17 also came with a sticker for the inside of the gas door telling you to use 91 octane minimum.

 

[JesseS]

Pop your hood open. Is there a Ford performance sticker near the lock hatch? If so, contact Ford performance with the tune verification code and see if it’s still active.

Like this one.....

 

[Joeiconic]

My FPP came with three FP stickers. I put one in the engine bay, but none outside.

 

[JohnnyO]

i had one in black and short sleeve. only wore it when i drove my mustang, the shirt totally made my arms look more muscular and the car faster

When you drive a Ranger you don't need a shirt for that, just a tailgate damper.

 

[Eoj]

Sticker = 75 extra hp and 15 extra MPG

 

[bRaptor]

Dude, y'all are so nice

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

If it is tuned and you haven't been ramming on the truck, with the engine stuttering or stumbling at high RPMs, you are fine. Even if you have been, you are likely fine. Plenty of sensors and nanny gear on all modern vehicles.

 

[OrangeStreak]

Ranger Octane requirement...

 

[RANGER_MARC]

Hello, id like to know what exactly does this FORD PERFORMANCE graphic on my window mean? I’m asking because Ford website says the FORD PERFORMANCE tune requires premium 91 fuel and I’ve been running 87 octane for the past 6 months (since I bought it). I don’t know a lot about it but I do know the wrong fuel can cause internal damage. I just discovered yesterday that i could be using the wrong fuel. Also i don’t know if it’s even the FORD PERFORMANCE tune or some guy just stuck it there to look cool but i assume its the ford performance tune. Please help.

Not to worry, there are lots of products sold by Ford Performance, and some people like to run the stickers without buying any product at all. (There are also people like me, who did install the Ford Performance tune, but do not display the sticker.) In sum, the sticker on the outside does not mean a tune on the inside...

 

[wetidlerjr]

Although I have the FPP and it is registered with Ford Performance, I have no stickers.
I guess I am not one of the cool kids.

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