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Old Sep 3, 2023 | 08:49 PM
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This may be just turbo lag but have to ask. My 2021 3.5l ecoboost lags on initial acceleration. After that it runs fine and has plenty of power. I only have 15,000 miles on it. I've never had a turbo motor before so don't know if this is turbo lag. It feels like I need a pedal commander or something similar but would something like this even help?
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Old Sep 7, 2023 | 07:13 PM
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Does it also lag in sport mode?
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Old Sep 7, 2023 | 08:47 PM
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I don't really see much difference in sport mode.
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Old Sep 7, 2023 | 09:21 PM
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I would probably have a dealer have it checked. Mine is pretty instant in Sport, tiny bit of lag in normal
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Peddle commander or a TCM tune will fix all your issues!!!!
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Old Sep 8, 2023 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by icecoldak
Peddle commander or a TCM tune will fix all your issues!!!!
agreed. I have had like 4 of these in various trucks, works perfect!
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