Reprogramming speedometer to match bigger tires
#1
Reprogramming speedometer to match bigger tires
I just replaced my 17" with the 18" wheels a couple of weeks ago. The dealership changed the wheel/tire size in the computer so the speeometer is still accurate. Total cost: $35 plus tax.
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A user on another board replaced his tires, and Ford charged him $35 to reprogram the speedometer for the new tire size.
You know when I called my dealer and ask them, they told me no way they could change it. And by putting on the bigger tires could change the shift points in the transmission and tear it up. Second dealer told me "no problem". What gives?
Anyone know the CORRECT answer to this?
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A user on another board replaced his tires, and Ford charged him $35 to reprogram the speedometer for the new tire size.
You know when I called my dealer and ask them, they told me no way they could change it. And by putting on the bigger tires could change the shift points in the transmission and tear it up. Second dealer told me "no problem". What gives?
Anyone know the CORRECT answer to this?
#3
You know when I called my dealer and ask them, they told me no way they could change it. And by putting on the bigger tires could change the shift points in the transmission and tear it up.
#4
Go to another dealer! Ford uses what's calld a "WDS" this is our "Computer" to make certain changes, PCM flashes, etc. Takes about 30mins if your vehical has the option they can make the change. Depending on how much bigger you went on the tires will determin the shift points of the tranny. The Tranny is controled by the pcm, which looks at the VSS and various other sensors to determin the amount of pressure to apply and when to shift. So With bigger tires(large overall diameter) you will be going faster than the PCM thinks you are. resulting in earlier shifts. I would how ever consider a gear change if the tire size is substantial enough.
#7
Here's that nifty link once again to see how much the bigger tires should have thrown off the speedo.
Speedo Calculator
Speedo Calculator
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