well after a full weekend of driving including highway, county back roads, and stop & go traffic, thus far I have to say re gapping the plugs has mad an improvement.
every now and then I still think I feel a small pop or miss, but overall it has gotten better. now lets see if it stays better

 

Theres a guy over in the intercooler condensation thread that said his service manager says there will be a tsb coming out in November for shift points and shudder...

Also he is running around with a new intercooler Ford is trying out on a few trucks supposedly...

 

That's what they told me. Just my opinion, I don't think a reprogram will change the shudder we feel. I can deal with the 5 and 6 gear shudder but it's the hard downshift from 5th to 4th that I worry about, and the upshift from 2nd to 3rd. Both of these happen to me only when I'm towing.

 

It's the hard up-shifts from 1st to 6th and the harsh down-shifts from 6th to 1st, coupled with the rough idle and all the shuddering inbetween that makes my truck miserable. Nothin a .50BMG and a six pack of beer can't take care of.

I kid I kid.

 

I replaced my plugs this week and they were way more black and sooted up than yours. I think it's because of the DI!
I didn't notice any difference in either the shudder or mileage, but I got some real nice plugs in there now.

 

Thanks for the information. I just purchased the truck 2 weeks ago, (F150 EB 2012 4x4 SC) and I hope Ford makes it right. I had the same issue yesterday going up a hill, wet conditions. Truck started to vibrate like crazy, and since it was in cruise control, it took a while to recover (almost died)...

 

Don't hold your breath!

 

I think a lot of people have been hoping that.... In your mind, what would make it right? I hope yours gets resolved for you

 

Ford making it right is showing loyal customer base that we are important by:
1) Stop selling F150 EB's throughout the U.S. & the world.
2) Make it a first priority for responsible engineers to develop acceptable solution as soon as possible.
3) Test and ensure solution works.
4) Recall all EB's presently on the road, and implement solution.

 

It's a nice thought but you have a better chance at winning the lotto.