Power Increase At 3000 Miles
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Power Increase At 3000 Miles
I just bought a 2006 SCREW 6.5 ft bed, 5.4L truck. Has anyone been told that this model would run at 95% power until their odometer reached 3000 miles? At that point the computer would increase the system to 100%. If so has anyone noticed a difference?
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
04 Scab 5.4l. I think it ran better when it was new. Now at 9700 miles it has less power and gets markedly worse mpg. And before anyone says it, the truck has already been checked by 2 ford stealerships and both proudly proclaim that its running to ford factory spec. I'm not sure I believe them, but what other choice do I have.
Super Moderator
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 8,547
Likes: 6
From: MA
Well clearly there is something else going on, ford9c. There is no set power % number rockjmpr...and not every engine is the same. Yes, as you get more miles, the moving/rotating masses wear into their proper specs, and you should notice a bit more power, as well as smoother running.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 3
From: Magnolia, TX
Originally Posted by ford9c
04 Scab 5.4l. I think it ran better when it was new. Now at 9700 miles it has less power and gets markedly worse mpg. And before anyone says it, the truck has already been checked by 2 ford stealerships and both proudly proclaim that its running to ford factory spec. I'm not sure I believe them, but what other choice do I have.
A tuner.
CMOS
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,666
Likes: 4
From: Sunny tourist infested FL
Originally Posted by ford9c
04 Scab 5.4l. I think it ran better when it was new. Now at 9700 miles it has less power and gets markedly worse mpg. And before anyone says it, the truck has already been checked by 2 ford stealerships and both proudly proclaim that its running to ford factory spec. I'm not sure I believe them, but what other choice do I have.
But as CMOS suggested, get a tuner.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 476
Likes: 3
From: Austin, TX
Sweet my truck is almost at the 3k mark, if it's true i'll let you know..However, I find that kind of info hard to be kept a secret and someone would already have let the cat out of the bag on that one..
Trending Topics
New User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
I just have the 4.2 and at 3000 she had to break in. It had a power increase and mpg went up to 24 hwy...
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
When I was told about the 95% power I then asked, would it happen at approx. 3000 or exactly at 3000. His reply, "Exactly at 3000 miles", that the computer monitors the odometer and as soon as it tripped at 3000 it would then be at 100%. In talking to the other sales people, apparently this person is the "goto" on the details for the Ford trucks. He was also filling me in on the new "Smart" transmission that the 2006 F150 has. It supposedly remembers if your a "lead foot" or a "grandma" and adjust the shift points. He went on to say not to baby it during the break in period.
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 611
Likes: 0
Rock; That guy has really pumped you full of s--t, the tranny thing is nothing new has been that was since 04 with the new body style and don't expect much in the way of raw power from these trucks as they are much heavier than the old style my 04 is an absolute pig and have had it in twice with the same answer everything is within ford specs, sorry to say my next truck will be powered by a vortec!!
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: South Texas
Originally Posted by 04 FX4 Lineman
Rock; That guy has really pumped you full of s--t, the tranny thing is nothing new has been that was since 04 with the new body style and don't expect much in the way of raw power from these trucks as they are much heavier than the old style my 04 is an absolute pig and have had it in twice with the same answer everything is within ford specs, sorry to say my next truck will be powered by a vortec!!
As per the Ford Manual
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust
themselves to other parts.
Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a
trailer. Additionally, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a
trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at
full throttle. This style of driving will help the engine and other parts of
your vehicle wear-in at the heavier loads.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during
the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these
additives may prevent piston ring seating.
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,666
Likes: 4
From: Sunny tourist infested FL
Originally Posted by RockJmpr86
When I was told about the 95% power I then asked, would it happen at approx. 3000 or exactly at 3000. His reply, "Exactly at 3000 miles", that the computer monitors the odometer and as soon as it tripped at 3000 it would then be at 100%. In talking to the other sales people, apparently this person is the "goto" on the details for the Ford trucks. He was also filling me in on the new "Smart" transmission that the 2006 F150 has. It supposedly remembers if your a "lead foot" or a "grandma" and adjust the shift points. He went on to say not to baby it during the break in period.
The thing about 95% power until 3000 miles is bulls****. As the parts wear in, they work better with each other, therefore performance increases.
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: South Fork
I have over 8k on my 5.4 '06 and I have definitely noticed more power lately than early on. But, I did baby it a lot at first. As far as the gas mileage, it seems some better lately also, but it may just be that I am more relaxed with the truck than at the beginning.
