Slow shifting, power loss after level kit, 2012 5.0
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Slow shifting, power loss after level kit, 2012 5.0
So my power loss issue has gone on now for about a year. I have a 2012 screw 5.0 with a 2.5" level and 18" raceline rampage wheels w 295/70/18 trail graps. The problem started right after I added the above mods. Down shifting is delayed sometimes buy a full second and other times will not down shift! My response from the motor has taken a huge dump! My low end power feels like its suffered as well. This happen to anyone else? Any remedies without major mechanical changes? What causes this?
Thank you in advance!
Thank you in advance!
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I tacked it up to the heavy rims and large tires, gearing? Would a CAI help? My truck only has 13k on it and is routinely taken to ford for service. Wouldn't a broken sensor or harness show up during inspection? Thanks.
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Did the performance killing rims and tires have an effect, yes. Why would you drive around like that for a year?
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Yes sir, stock tune. Still under warranty for a while so I'm hesitant to tune it. If I decided to tune it wouldn't ford be able to tell? Are there ways around this? Would I also need new head gaskets and other beefier parts with a new tune or tuner due to more strain on the motor?
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Yes sir, stock tune. Still under warranty for a while so I'm hesitant to tune it. If I decided to tune it wouldn't ford be able to tell? Are there ways around this? Would I also need new head gaskets and other beefier parts with a new tune or tuner due to more strain on the motor?
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Yes sir, stock tune. Still under warranty for a while so I'm hesitant to tune it. If I decided to tune it wouldn't ford be able to tell? Are there ways around this? Would I also need new head gaskets and other beefier parts with a new tune or tuner due to more strain on the motor?
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So are you saying to take it in and someone can tune it. Or are you saying to buy a tuner? I know tuners are around 300-400. This is new to me is why ask? BTW my truck is not my daily driver it's 3 years old w 13k total miles on it. Haven't put a lot of strain on it yet only 4k last yr. But want to get this cleared up should I start driving it more.
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So are you saying to take it in and someone can tune it. Or are you saying to buy a tuner? I know tuners are around 300-400. This is new to me is why ask? BTW my truck is not my daily driver it's 3 years old w 13k total miles on it. Haven't put a lot of strain on it yet only 4k last yr. But want to get this cleared up should I start driving it more.