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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 08:22 PM
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Strange speed limiter?

Several times when I have tried to pass someone, the truck will accelerate really hard up to 70-80mph and then just stop pulling like it’s hitting the speed limiter. Then today when pulling my camper, I passed a slower car in the right lane going up hill and when I got in it pretty good, it did it again. Is this some sort of traction control issue or a built in “safety” of some sort? Can I get rid of it with FORScan?

2020 6.7L
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 08:27 PM
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I believe the speed governor kicks in at 96mph.

 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 08:31 PM
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Did you somehow program one of the keys as a “my key” with a lower speed limit?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TeddyD
I believe the speed governor kicks in at 96mph.
yes that is correct. I’m saying it acts just
line the speed limiter. It only seems to happen when you floor it and change lanes. I’m convinced it has something to do with the lane keeping BS that’s on the truck. If I change lanes without signaling, it tells me to take a rest.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich53
Did you somehow program one of the keys as a “my key” with a lower speed limit?
if I let off and get back in it, it will pull on up to the actual 96~mph speed limiter. There are no MyKeys programmed.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 09:30 PM
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My 18 has done that once but at lower speeds. I just pulled onto the highway while pulling a 18ft enclosed snowmobile trailer. I went to stomp on it and it didn’t go anywhere. I had to let off the throttle and then reapply force to the accelerator. Truck went after that. I just thought it had something to do with the trans factory tune not liking what I was doing.
 
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Old May 1, 2020 | 07:15 AM
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Torque management probably...computer doesn't like full throttle inputs
 
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Torque management probably...computer doesn't like full throttle inputs
Whats the work around?
 
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Originally Posted by Memphis2857
Whats the work around?
Delete and tune

Actually...I don't know the specifics of these PSDs. My last diesel was a 2016 Cummins, so these new PSDs might have a different way to go about it....if at all. Check in the 6.7L forum for even more info:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum205/
 
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Old May 1, 2020 | 01:23 PM
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I wonder if Pedal Commander would be useful. Anybody have Pedal Commander and know if it eliminates this issue?
Hope you get this solved as it could get you in trouble on the road.
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Old May 1, 2020 | 01:57 PM
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Pulling a load, up hill, nailing the throttle. I'd say you are looking at a traction control engagement. This will make the traction control light flash, but you may not notice it. So, try it and see if you get the light flash, or turn off TC and try it.
 
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I would think it was more of a transmission saving de-throttle.
 
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It's pretty sad that they tease you with all these big torque numbers, but don't let you use it...
 
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Old May 1, 2020 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by longhaultransport
I would think it was more of a transmission saving de-throttle.
This could be true but shutting the truck completely down like it does is just dangerous. I could live with a slight de-rate in power but this is an abrupt shutdown. I’m sure I will learn to drive around it and it won’t be an issue but it’s frustrating to have 1050ftlbs and only be allowed to have 750 when I need it.
 
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The F450's have speed limiters at 86, which is the speed rating of the tires. Wasn't aware that they put on any of the other models.
 
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