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Tuned
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Canada
Hah I see the easy entry/easy exit will be available after Nov 1 - I had posted about that not working in my truck when I first bought it. No wonder it didn't work!
Is something like that flash upgradeable/programmable or is there hardware involved as well?
Also is the rear window defroster going to be available to install after Nov. 1 or are they talking only about dealer ordered factory availability?
Is something like that flash upgradeable/programmable or is there hardware involved as well?
Also is the rear window defroster going to be available to install after Nov. 1 or are they talking only about dealer ordered factory availability?
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Joined: Jan 2006
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September 2, 2010
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** November 1, 2010 (Job #2) **
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5th Wheel / Gooseneck Hitch Prep Pkg - 53W
Orderable opt. from factory production for Short Box
Gooseneck Hitch Kit - 15J
Orderable opt. from factory production start date July 26 for Long Box only
Short Box opt. availability delayed until '12 MY
5th Wheel Hitch Kit - 15K
Orderable opt. from factory production start date Aug 2 for Long Box only
Will NOT be Available on Short Box for '11 or '12 MYs
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** November 1, 2010 (Job #2) **
...
5th Wheel / Gooseneck Hitch Prep Pkg - 53W
Orderable opt. from factory production for Short Box
Gooseneck Hitch Kit - 15J
Orderable opt. from factory production start date July 26 for Long Box only
Short Box opt. availability delayed until '12 MY
5th Wheel Hitch Kit - 15K
Orderable opt. from factory production start date Aug 2 for Long Box only
Will NOT be Available on Short Box for '11 or '12 MYs
Steve
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Joined: Aug 2007
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So I called my dealer, and again the maintenance manager has no clew about the Reflash for my F250 diesel. I explained the whole story to him about the horespower upgrade and torque. Also all the other issues and before it was over I almost lost my temper. I asked him nicely to check on it and he replied , I quote" There has to be a complaint with your new truck or I can't look at it". I'm going to the dealer and talk to him in person and take the all the articles pretaining to the reflash. I hope things get better between the manager I me . This is not starting out well.
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From: Kaysville Utah
If your tech is not reading the bulletins that Ford sends out.
He's not the tech I would want working on my truck.
My dealer called me the afternoon the new flash arrived and asked if he could schedule me to come in.
He's not the tech I would want working on my truck.
My dealer called me the afternoon the new flash arrived and asked if he could schedule me to come in.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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Yep, around 700 miles worth. I have over 9000 miles on the truck now. Mileage is so tightly tied to the operators driving habits that it is difficult to quantify accurately. I have gained more than a half a mpg with the new flash running empty. I hope to hook up the fiver this weekend. I am even happier with the truck now.
Cross-Country
Joined: Sep 2010
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Thanks, rickatic! Perhaps we'll approach a local dealer about the flash. Our MSOs were from the latter part of July (I haven't looked at the build date on the trucks), so we surely don't have the flash done unless the dealer did it and forgot to tell us. 
On the one hand, my opinion is that more hp out of an engine this size just means worse longevity. OTOH, better mpg helps with the budget right now, and may save enough to pay for replacements before expiration.
On the one hand, my opinion is that more hp out of an engine this size just means worse longevity. OTOH, better mpg helps with the budget right now, and may save enough to pay for replacements before expiration.