Does Ford have built in speed limiter on Trucks
#31
07-12-2015, 05:18 PM
I agree with the limiters--my '09 450 defueled at 82 prior to the delete. After deleting, no limit. Also agree that having a 10000lb truck running 90+ isn't the best situation. On the other hand, the limiter can be problematic when needing to get around traffic on a 2-lane road with a 75mph speed limit and a semi struggling to go 65, or trying to stay with traffic on I-45 heading to Houston. Moot point now, as my '09 lunched a piston recently and I am back in a '10 with all emissions intact--for the time being, until I can get the Mini installed.
Joe
Joe
#32
07-13-2015, 08:10 AM
Does Ford have built in speed limiter on Trucks
Speeding & Penalties
Again, state speeding laws vary, but if you were clocked exceeding 100 mph, some common penalties are:
Again, state speeding laws vary, but if you were clocked exceeding 100 mph, some common penalties are:
- a fine, often exceeding $500
- some jail time
- points on a license (usually ranging from two (2) to four (4) depending on jurisdiction
- suspension
- mandatory driver's education
#34
07-13-2015, 08:34 AM
Does Ford have built in speed limiter on Trucks
I drive in all 48 states and Canada and I don't want 90% of the people I see driving to be on the road at any speed. Doing 95-100 where the speed limits are 85 is one thing, but there have been several fatalities here in the last year where idiots were doing 120+ where the speed limit was 45, lots of side roads, etc.
#35
07-13-2015, 08:43 AM
I drive in all 48 states and Canada and I don't want 90% of the people I see driving to be on the road at any speed. Doing 95-100 where the speed limits are 85 is one thing, but there have been several fatalities here in the last year where idiots were doing 120+ where the speed limit was 45, lots of side roads, etc.
#36
07-13-2015, 01:47 PM
#38
07-13-2015, 02:45 PM
#40
07-17-2015, 10:34 PM
Driveshaft integrity is another factor considered in establishing speed limiting calibrations for trucks.
Every shaft has a "critical speed", at which it will begin to whip because of the dynamic characteristics of the drive train mass-elastic system.
Simply put, the speed limiter calibration setting includes max safe driveshaft speed in addition to tire safety limits.
Every shaft has a "critical speed", at which it will begin to whip because of the dynamic characteristics of the drive train mass-elastic system.
Simply put, the speed limiter calibration setting includes max safe driveshaft speed in addition to tire safety limits.
#41
07-17-2015, 11:34 PM
#42
07-18-2015, 07:40 AM
Fleet Mechanic
I think you will find that Ford limited speed (pickups, SRW) to what's a standard E rated OEM sized tire which is a 'Q' at 99 mph(BFG Commercial TA in 275/70x18). Then there is the 'R' at 106(most others) and the 'S' which is 112**.
As for myself, I for sure never need to see the upper part of that speed range or anything beyond 85 mph.
** Tire Rack is my info source
As for myself, I for sure never need to see the upper part of that speed range or anything beyond 85 mph.
** Tire Rack is my info source
#43
07-18-2015, 09:12 AM
When posted speed limits stop well short of 100mph, it doesn't matter what a survey opinion shows.
That being said, if someone wants to take their truck out to the track or the dunes and try to push it to 200mph, who the **** are you to tell them they can't? Your opinion doesn't mean ****, nobody has to listen to what you want.
I'm sick of all the "I sure don't want people doing _________" high and mighty crowd.
That being said, if someone wants to take their truck out to the track or the dunes and try to push it to 200mph, who the **** are you to tell them they can't? Your opinion doesn't mean ****, nobody has to listen to what you want.
I'm sick of all the "I sure don't want people doing _________" high and mighty crowd.
#45
07-18-2015, 09:37 AM
As a reminder, lets all be civil in our different points of view.
Remember rule #2
Personal Conduct . Post language and material suitable for the home or office. Do not post foul language, racial epithets or sexually explicit content in any form. Personal attacks will not be tolerated. Posting for the purpose of gaining access to additional features of the site is not allowed.
Remember rule #2
Personal Conduct . Post language and material suitable for the home or office. Do not post foul language, racial epithets or sexually explicit content in any form. Personal attacks will not be tolerated. Posting for the purpose of gaining access to additional features of the site is not allowed.