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Got a 2018-2020 F150 2.7L EcoBoost?
Fuel tables are adjusted to optimize either fuel economy or maximize performance based on your preferences. These tables are tailored to your specific needs, offering either a more efficient or aggressive fuel delivery strategy. For example, on the 2018+ F150 2.7L EB V6, the stock fueling tables tend to be a bit richer than necessary in their strategies, and there are moderate delay timers before additional fuel is allowed at Wide Open Throttle (WOT). While these fueling delays can impact performance, they are sometimes beneficial for maintaining fuel economy. Adjusting these tables allows for a more responsive and efficient driving experience tailored to your desired balance of performance and economy.
The 2018 F150 2.7L EB V6 suffers from sluggish throttle response at lower RPMs, which can lead to delayed acceleration or an unresponsive feel when pressing the pedal. This issue is mainly due to the Drive-By-Wire (DBW) system, a torque-driven mechanism that controls how much torque is applied based on the driver’s input. Essentially, the DBW system limits the amount of torque available at a given throttle position, which can feel conservative and sometimes “numb.” With a custom calibration, the throttle response is greatly improved, allowing the vehicle to immediately react to pedal inputs with quicker acceleration. Addressing the DBW system in the 2.7L EB V6 is essential for unlocking more torque, horsepower, and overall throttle responsiveness. By reworking the stock strategies, your 2.7L EB V6 will feel noticeably more alive and dynamic on the road.
Most vehicles, including the F150 2.7L EB, have three primary limiters that can be safely adjusted: RPM, MPH, and transmission. For the F150 2.7L EB, we increase the MPH limiter to 200 MPH to unlock more potential without compromising safety. The output shaft limiters are also slightly raised within safe limits in our custom calibrations to allow for improved performance while still maintaining durability. Importantly, we retain the factory Fail Safe limiters set by Ford. These limiters help protect the engine and transmission by dialing back power under extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, ensuring the vehicle remains safe while optimizing performance. This careful balance ensures a safe, reliable calibration that supports your vehicle’s longevity.
In the F150 2.7L EB V6, most RPM ranges can be adjusted for increased torque and horsepower. Running higher-octane fuel, such as 91 or 93, allows for additional timing and spark advancement, which can yield noticeable power and efficiency gains. However, even with 87 octane fuel, you can still see respectable improvements in power and torque over the stock settings, as the factory tables are left intact without additional timing advance. The vehicle’s knock sensors and strategy are optimized just like the factory setup, allowing the engine to dynamically advance or retard timing based on driving conditions. For the best results in power and torque, using high-quality fuel is crucial, as it supports optimal timing adjustments to fully unleash the engine’s potential.
In the F150 2.7L EB V6, the torque converter strategies can be optimized for quicker lock-ups and longer engagement at light cruising speeds, which helps improve fuel economy. A locked converter transfers power directly to the wheels, enhancing efficiency. The new 10-speed transmission in these vehicles adds complexity to this, with Ford’s strategy trying to lock the converter starting from 2nd gear, which can lead to clunky gear shifts. In our custom calibrations, we focus on precise converter lock-up timing at the optimal speeds, gears, and RPMs. This ensures that the engine’s low torque is utilized efficiently, resulting in smooth transitions between gears and eliminating any unnecessary clunking or rough shifts. The result is a more responsive and refined driving experience, both for performance and fuel economy.
The 10-speed transmission in the F150 2.7L EB V6 is a significant upgrade over the previous 6-speed, offering better control and smoother shifts. However, there are still areas that benefit from re-calibration to optimize the driving experience for different situations.
DAILY MODE
In normal everyday driving, the transmission tends to shift into higher gears (8th, 9th, or 10th) too quickly at speeds as low as 42 mph, causing the engine to lug. This results in a noticeable delay when accelerating as the system builds boost, and can lead to unwanted downshifts. Additionally, Ford’s skip-shifting strategy can create sluggish transitions. Our custom calibrations adjust the shift patterns in all gears, ensuring the transmission shifts at the right speed and RPM, taking full advantage of the 2.7L EB V6’s low torque. This results in better acceleration, smoother transitions, and improved fuel economy.
TOW/HAUL MODE
In tow/haul mode, the transmission doesn’t always downshift quickly enough when coasting or slowing down, which can lead to insufficient RPMs and delays in acceleration. Additionally, engine braking is less effective with the V6 engine compared to Ford’s past V8s, so quick downshifts are essential when towing heavy loads. Our recalibrated tow/haul strategies keep the engine RPMs elevated, optimizing torque and reducing the need for multiple downshifts. We also improve engine braking for better control when towing, except for economy mode calibrations, where these enhancements are not applied.
SPORT MODE
Sport mode in the factory setup is fun but can feel impractical for daily driving due to wide-open throttle use. Our calibration refines the shift patterns, making sport mode more usable in everyday driving. This allows you to enjoy both the fun and power of sport mode while maintaining drivability. With our tuning, the upper gears (8th, 9th, 10th) become much more driver-friendly, enabling smoother shifts at acceptable speeds.
ECONOMY MODE
In economy mode, the throttle response is toned down, and the shift pattern is adjusted for maximum fuel efficiency. The torque converter is locked in most gears and remains locked for as long as possible to ensure the best possible economy. This mode is ideal when your priority is fuel efficiency and should be used when you want to maximize the range of your vehicle.
SNOW/WET MODE
In snowy or wet conditions, snow/wet mode desensitizes the throttle to prevent sudden power delivery and adjusts the shift pattern for better traction. This mode is designed to keep the vehicle stable and prevent slipping on slippery surfaces.
By fine-tuning these various modes, we ensure that your F150 2.7L EB V6 operates smoothly and efficiently in any driving condition, enhancing performance, fuel economy, and safety.
By adjusting shift pressures and decreasing slip timers, we can help keep transmission temperatures in check while providing a better overall driving feel. In the F150 2.7L V6, this means quicker, more responsive shifts with slightly firmer engagement. The delays between shifts that are present in the factory setup are significantly reduced, leading to smoother and more direct transitions between gears. These adjustments improve both performance and the driving experience, making shifts feel more immediate without sacrificing the durability of the transmission. The result is a more responsive, powerful feel behind the wheel, with improved efficiency and control.
5 Star Tuning offers a wide range of custom calibrations for the F150 2.7L V6 to enhance performance, economy, and drivability. These tunes are designed to maximize your vehicle’s potential while maintaining safety and reliability, even when towing your manufacturer’s recommended weight. Our goal is to deliver enhanced power, great drivability, and improved fuel economy through our custom maps.
These custom calibrations adjust several key areas, including:
Available Calibrations for the F150 2.7L V6:
PERFORMANCE / TOW CALIBRATION
These are our top tunes, offering the best combination of power, drivability, and towing capability. Perfect for daily driving or towing your vehicle’s recommended weight ratings without any compromise in performance.
PERFORMANCE ONLY
These tunes focus on maximizing straight-line performance, with firmer shifting and quicker turbo response. Ideal for those who want more fun and power during daily drives, these tunes use all 10 gears, offering smooth upshifts and downshifts without skipping.
ADAPTIVE CALIBRATIONS
Our adaptive tunes are the best blend of our economy blended with our Perf/Tow tunes while running any octane fuel you’d like. Simply select the ECO mode when driving to get the most out of your fuel efficiency while still maintaining excellent performance. These tunes balance economy and power, ensuring that you get the best mileage possible without sacrificing drivability.
With 5 Star Tuning’s custom maps and tunes, your F150 2.7L V6 will have improved throttle response, more power, and better overall efficiency for any driving scenario—whether it’s towing, daily driving, or maximizing fuel economy.
Fords new Auto/Start / Stop now across all F150 motors can be Disabled OR Enabled in all of our tuning based on your request.
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