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?

 

I hope some of this stuff can be added with a re-flash.

 

If I am reading this right, the 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Hitch Prep Pkg is becoming available to the short bed, but not until 2012. And the actual 5th Wheel hitch sometime beyond 2012.

Steve

 

Great information, added to the Tech Folder. I see Ford added more to the frame.

 

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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.

 

You need a new dealer.

 

What Rickatic said

 

I am surprised your dealer. dope that he is, did not tell you that you should have bought a 7.3...

 

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.

 

There's an implied improvement in mpg that comes along with the increased output, based on how the message from Ford is worded. Has anyone enough experience both pre- and post-flash to comment on that aspect?

 

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.

 

So if I wanted to take advantage of some of the items/functionality coming up in the Job 2's, do I need to wait until Nov 1 to place my order?

 

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.