Maybe someone can help. I got 06 150 5.4 supercab. It seems when I try to see how fast this puppy might go it max's out at 100 then feels like engine is governed to this speed limit. Any ideas?

 

Yup can't remember exactly but think computer controlled at about 100-102 computer shuts her down, remember it is a truck and not a fast one at that.

 

the engine is governed to approximately 100 MPH. Some folks in here seem to get a little more, little less but that's it. Any of the tuners you read about on FTE can adjust this limit. but none of them can stop you any faster.

 

might wanna thoroughly think going over 100+ in this truck. it's capable but do you have the cash flow to handle the mechanical repairs and parts you have to replace?

 

These new trucks have onboard recorders. They started this along time ago to void warrantys. They record excess engine revs, Hard exceleration, Hard braking etc. Some of these new vehicle have gps the dealer dont tell you they claim ignorance. If the air bag goes off the ECM freezeframes. I other words if you want to haul a++ you need to get a old truck. You getmore horsepower for your dollar. The vehicles are lighter in most cases. Its easier to get around emmisions. Insurance is cheaper. GO GET YOU A OLD F100 AND PLAY OK...

 

The speed limiter is preset to 98mph, to exceed this level you can purchase an aftermarket tuner to change these parameters.

 

Wow,I had no idea that Ford was puting tattle tails in our trucks.I guess its a good thing I dont have or think I have A Craftsman truck series vevicle. I guess BIG BROTHER has his fingers in everyones pie. BUMMER!

 

wow is this true?

 

Probably so much technology these days heck my 93s got a governor question why do you want to be going faster than that anyways yikes buddy take er easy.. no offense intended

 

i bet the recorder has limits though. i'm willing to be it only keeps tracks of how your drive for X amount of miles. for the "black box" to keep track of more information would only skyrocket the cost to have this technology in your vehicle.

 

It's not that I want to go zooming down the interstate at 125 mph,I am past the Kamakazi part of my life. What bothers me is someone keeping tabs on me without my permission.I paid X amount for my truck,this truck belongs to me. I expect some degree of privacy in my truck. I am not an airline pilot,bus driver Tractor trailer driver or rail road engineer,so I dont think my expectation of privacy is unreasonable. After all,whats next? Cameras in our homes so our homeowners insurance can see if we left a candle burning? OK,I'll step off the soap box now!

 

you didn't know? the cameras are already there. but where?

 

you have your privacy, and your welcome to try and go 125+ down the interstate. yes, it's your truck. buuuuut... tell me why a dealership should warranty your parts when you're driving a truck 100+ mph and you have a blowout? or your tranny fails? maybe you get hurt and try and sue?

what if you're hauling way over the suggested towing capacity and blow yer rear end out? it goes on and on. see where i'm going? it's to protect the company. i don't see why someone has to go 100 anyways, and moreso, why they think that the dealer should warranty for negligence. honestly, they make better vehicles for the racetrack...

 

As I stated earlier,I have no desire to go rippin down the interstate at excessive speed.My problem lies in what all this will eventually lead to. Imagine if you will; You pull up to a police check point,some cop pulls out an electronic reader and downloads your history then comences to write you a ticket because you were doing 55 in a 45 last week. I still think and always will that I am entitled to a reasonable degree of privacy

 

yeah, it does make you wonder what things will progress to. we have/had a nice topic going on tracking cattle in the anything section. amazing how controlling things are becoming...