Ford Raptor Reprogramming and Unlocked Ford ECUs
Last week, we announced on our official website and on our social networks that Ford ECUs, which had long been locked since 2021, were now accessible for engine reprogramming thanks to new protocols developed by AutoTuner. Today, we go even further with this article taken from the Youtube video detailing these changes. The result: more than 150 Ford models, from the small EcoBoost engine to the colossal 6.7L PowerStroke, can finally undergo engine reprogramming.
Specialist Shiftech engineers now offer owners of late-model Fords - Ranger, Raptor, Mustang, F-Series and more - reliable, high-performance engine tuning. - reliable, high-performance engine optimisation.
Why were the Ford ECUs blocked?
Between 2021 and 2024, Ford reinforced the security of its engine ECUs, making it impossible to modify them via OBD. Alternatives (additional boxes, E85 conversions) existed, but they did not exploit the full potential of modern engines. With AutoTuner, this lock has finally been lifted.
Vehicles concerned :
- Ford Ranger & Ranger Raptor 3.0L EcoBoost
- Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 Super Duty
- Ford Mustang
- Ford Explorer
- Fiesta, Focus, Kuga range
Focus: the Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0L EcoBoost
An engine that we at Shiftech call a "bonus engine". Why do we call it a "bonus engine"? Because it can easily make spectacular gains in Stage 1. In fact, we have devoted a full article to this concept, which you can read here: read the article on the bonus engine.
Performance summary table:
| Specifications | Before reprog | After reprog | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 270 bhp | 445 hp | +175 bhp |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 777 Nm | +244 Nm |
A gain of over 65% that completely transforms driving pleasure, without compromising reliability.
The advantages of Ford reprogramming at Shiftech
- Immediate performance: sharper acceleration, improved acceleration, enhanced traction
- Preserved reliability: within the manufacturer's mechanical tolerances
- Optimised fuel consumption: more efficient engine, especially at partial load
- FlexFuel compatibility: can be prepared to run on E85
- Reversibility: free return to original state possible in our centres for 5 years.
Our method: rigour and safety
Before we intervene, each stage is carefully thought out to guarantee the safety of your engine and the quality of the gains obtained. Here is the precise procedure for reprogramming at Shiftech:
- Complete diagnosis of the vehicle
- Reading via OBD using the AutoTuner protocol (no dismantling)
- Tailor-made mapping by our Ford engineers
- Precise validation and control
- Power bench test (before/after)
- Road test with the customer
How the customer feels
During the test drive with Médéric, the customer made no secret of his enthusiasm. From the very first laps around the wheel, the difference was obvious: the thrust was much sharper, especially at low revs, and the extra torque was felt immediately. With the trailer and the go-kart hitched up behind, "it's going to fly! ". A real-life feedback that perfectly illustrates the transformation brought about by reprogramming.
The Ford catalogue now fully accessible
Unlocked ECUs cover the entire modern Ford range.
Petrol :
- 1.0L EcoBoost (Fiesta, Focus)
- 1.5L & 2.0L EcoBoost
- 2.3L EcoBoost (high performance)
- 3.0L V6 EcoBoost (Ranger Raptor, F-150)
Diesel :
- 1.5L and 2.0L EcoBlue
- 2.5L TDCI
- 6.7L PowerStroke (up to 1424 Nm standard)
Shiftech: the benchmark network
Since 2008, Shiftech has established itself as the specialist in engine reprogramming in France and Europe. Our centres, equipped with power benches, welcome your vehicles in optimum conditions, with rigorous monitoring.
Our locations: Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Lille, Strasbourg, Montpellier, Limoges, Luxembourg, Belgium (Perwez) and Marrakech.
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