In recent years, Ford Performance has offered performance upgrades/tunes/calibrations for a variety of models, including the new-for-2024 Ford Ranger. The newest version of that mid-size pickup got its own performance calibration that added 45 horsepower and 60 pound-feet of torque to its turbocharged 2.3L I-4 EcoBoost engine last October, in fact. Ford Performance also offers a performance calibration for the Ford Ranger Raptor and its twin turbocharged 3.0L V6 EcoBoost engine that adds 50 horsepower and 106 pound-feet, and now, the other V6-powered 2024 Ford Ranger can get a similar boost.
That’s because Ford Performance just debuted its new performance calibration for 2024 Ford Ranger pickups equipped with the twin turbocharged 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine, which is listed in its catalog under part number M-9603-REB27, with a retail price of $825. The kit comes with the ProCal 4 delivery tool (part number M-12655-F) preloaded with this calibration, which increases output to 355 horsepower and 433 pound-feet of torque – gains of 40 horsepower and 33 pound-feet versus the stock ratings of 315 horsepower and 400 pound-feet.
This particular calibration has been dyno tested not only to increase output, but also, maintain OEM reliability, which is a big benefit of going with a tune from a manufacturer rather than a third-party. It also comes with a three-year, 36k-mile warranty from the new vehicle in-service date, but only if it’s installed by a Ford dealer or ASE/Red Seal certified technician.
Otherwise, Ford says that the performance calibration improves throttle response throughout the rev range, and optimizes the Ranger’s shift schedule, though it does require premium fuel. The tune works on both U.S. and Canadian vehicles, in both two- and four-wheel drive configurations, and with all cab configurations and trim levels. It’s even 50-state approved with a CARB number for customers in California, too, which is great news for folks that live in that state, where emissions standards have long been stricter than they are in other places.
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I jumped on line immediately and couldn’t order this so I will get a chat going on March 20th. The truck is already good, this will make it even better
New vehicles should come with the best tune available. Cars and ztrucks are already over priced, why should consumers have to pay extra.
Because OEMs have to meet stricter testing and regulations than aftermarket even if it’s 1st party aftermarket.
Would you consider buying the truck if it was premium fuel ONLY? Most of your average buyers would not. What if the “best tune available” not only required premium fuel, but also reduced mpg (which is likely true with the tune discussed here) Would those be pros or cons in your eyes? What about a transmission that shifts a bit more harsh? Some buyers won’t mind that, some prefer it. But most want the vehicle to get the best mpg possible and have transmission shifting to be unobtrusive and undetectable.
Truth is they DO offer the best overall tune available. It is the best for being an all-around tune. The best acceleration possible while being able to run regular octane gas, get the best mpg under most circumstances and have smooth shifts. All while being the most reliable, warranty-happy scenario. Remember these performance tunes are only covered under warranty for 36k miles, meanwhile the factory tune is covered under warranties for A LOT longer.
Performance specific tuning has, and always will be a modification done after vehicle purchase, unless it is already a performance oriented model.
The 36k warranty brings up a question for me. Say you buy a 2.7 ranger, buy this tune and have it installed in the first week at the dealer. Boom 36k warranty. But you drive for awhile and decide you don’t like some aspect of it. Whether it’s paying for premium fuel, or decreased economy, or whatever. So you tune it back to stock. You have only driven maybe 1000 miles on the truck, with the performance tune installed before going back to stock. Is your factory powertrain warranty back in place or are you now limited to 36k PERIOD. Obviously ford has it in their system that you have a performance tune installed, because it was done at the dealer in the first week.
The 36k warranty is in addition to the factory warranty. It is to provide a warranted period for anything related specifically to the tune. The whole reason they require a certified installer.
I’ve had performance tunes on a couple vehicles a turbo car and a normally aspirated motorcycle. All have been very reliable but most of that depends on the design & strength of the engine block, internals, etc. and the level of performance being extracted.
Forced induction engines get the most bang out of tuning but can easily be over-tuned to the point of significant reliability reduction. A daily driver should not be turned into a weekend racer unless you plan on spending a lot of $$ to rebuild or replace drive unit parts.
I tuned a 2007 Audi 2.0 Turbo at about 35k miles to stage 2+ (additional 80hp, 125tq). I did just about everything short of a bigger turbo. It has done some track time but has always been a daily for me and eventually all 3 of my kids as they started driving. It finally failed just shy of 180k. I put a new timing belt on it at 110k but either that or the variable valve cam timing chain failed and I can see valve strikes on the piston heads with my endoscope. It’s parked now until I get some free time to pull it and go through it.
But I’ve been happy with the durability with a stage 2+ tune on this engine.
Would I be comfortable with the same power increase on a 2.0 ecoboost? No. The open deck design is too prone to fail. But the 2.7 ecoboost is a different story. That engine is well designed and strong enough to handle the reported power increase. I would have loved to give it a try in my previous 2018 2.7 F-150. Are they releasing this for the F-150?? That truck was a pretty spicy performer to begin with. A few extra ponies would definitely set it apart in the 1/2 ton segment.
I drive a 21 PowerBoost now and love the power. If I had $$’s it would be fun to see what could be extracted. But alas, it’s my daily and I plan on keeping it a long time. So for now I’m content with the measly 430hp & 570tq…
Wondering if there will be a follow up article about how this tune was removed from the website very quickly and why? As of March 30th the link of Ford Performance is still “dead”