New member with a stupid question!

What is the tune process? Strictly software based or is there mechanical changes.
I notice a lag in acceleration and erratic shifting in the few miles I have added to it.
2019 F-150 Lariat, 5.0 with 10 speed transmission and it seems to inherited the issues from the previous 2014 F-150 Lariat, 5.0, 6 speed automatic.

 

Stock trans tune is meant for economy, hence the 'lag'.
Try sport mode a bit and see how you like it.

Tunes are ONLY software changes.

 

Is the software tuning something that can be done through FORScan?
Or do I need to purchase additional hardware?
I visited the OZ site and there was devises for sale that would bust my budget. I am only looking to preform a one-time tune to this vehicle, not multiple tunes and vehicles.

Thank you.
Tom Rhymestine
2019 F-150 SC Lariat. 5.0/10 speed.

 

No, you will need to purchase a tuner. Forscan is a separate system all together. Once you purchase a tune it is recommended to find a facility or tuner that can do road tuning, or tune from datalogs.

 

So much to learn!
I tried Sport mode and it was somewhat better. However, the shifting was rather harsh.
I'll continue my research, do you have any recommendations?

Thanks for the reply.
Tom Rhymestine

 

So you have a 2019 Lariat and $600 for a tune and a MPVI2 will bust your budget? What's the plan for gas money?

 

As for gas money, I plan on asking for donations on a busy intersection!

OK, like my wife tells me. "You have a strange sense of humor!"
All joking aside.

I ordered a SCT SF/X4 tuner yesterday. I also received my ELMConfig Saturday and plan on tinkering with the FORScan setting over the weekend.
I have yet to decided on whether to purchase a tune or just go with the onboard tunes.
I'm not going to do any add-ons, I'm too old for that. I just like tinkering.

Tom Rhymestine

 

Are you certain a X4 will work? I just sold mine as I wasn't able to get the tune I wanted with it.
I'd have suggested an MPVI2 with an Omega tune.

 

 

The X4 works on 2019's just not all tuning companies support it yet. 5 Star does support it. MPT has a wait list you can sign up for. They say they are about to support it.