That recall was meant to fix a problem with the gas tank that could. Ford motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. Learn how to install sync software updates in your vehicle. Antuan goodwinroadshow fords first recall covers about 88,000 sedans and crossovers, all of which are equipped with fords 3. The tunesport performance module is designed to work with both stock and modified ford engines, manual and automatic transmissions, turbochargers, superchargers, gas, diesel and. More on the history of the ingenious technology from david blume in our 2014 documentary pump. Low fuel pressure and engine sputtering are common signs that this pump is on the way out. Modifiers may also provide and install other equipment, bodies and accessories necessary for your business. Ford focus recalled because a software problem could cause the car to lose power while in motion. Together they provide qvmqualified packages for the vehicles and engines shown below. Rear seat entertainment portable dvd player, duo cinema.
Fords flexfuel vehicles ffvs place the decision directly into the hands of the consumer. E85, or flex fuel, is a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline that can be used in vehicles specially designed to run on it as well as regular gasoline. Today my wife had te same thing happen and she ran out of gas. If your fuel system parts are in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement parts from the local. A flexiblefuel vehicle ffv or dualfuel vehicle colloquially called a flexfuel vehicle is an alternative fuel vehicle with an internal combustion engine designed to run on more than one fuel, usually gasoline blended with either ethanol or methanol fuel, and both fuels are stored in the same common tank. The 2009 ford flex has 4 nhtsa complaints for the fuel system, gasoline at 40,025 miles average. Fortunately, the technology behind ffvs is so seamless to the consumer that the right choice is easier. What is flex fuel and does it cost more to fix a car. Ford is issuing two safety recalls in north america involving 442,500 vehicles for fuel tank and steering problems. Open main navigation menu close main navigation menu.
E85 is rapidly becoming easier to find, but so is ethanolfree gasoline as the cost of oil has begun to. My ford touch problems new software update youtube. Use our handy tool to get estimated annual fuel costs based on your driving habits. If you are having any problems with your my ford touch system you need to watch this video on how to update it yourself to.
The 2012 ford focus will be powered by a fuelefficient 2. This includes the standard pump gasoline blend of 1015% ethanol and 8590% regular gasoline or the increasingly common e85, which is an 85% ethanol blend. Ford recalls 442,500 vehicles for fuel tank, steering problems. Flexiblefuel vehicles ffv are designed to operate the internal combustion engine for a range of gasoline and ethanol blends. New sync software update is available five star ford. For example, a 2014 ford focus gets 40 miles per gallon on the highway with gas but only 28 miles per gallon with e85, according to fueleconomy. Ford focus recalled over stall risk consumer reports. A 60 second plugnplay install is all it takes to increase the performance and mileage of your vehicle. This isnt so much about the tank but a level sender issue, i think 4 or 5 times now in our 09 flex fwd, fuel level has gone from 6080 miles to e and dropped to 0 miles to e. Flex fuel basically means that your ford can run on different mixtures of fuel. As blume, an expert in highoctane alcohol fuels, explains, an easy way to tell if a vehicle is flexfuel is the yellow gas cap. Fuelfocus fuel management software powerful fleet fueling.
Browse our selection and find the right 20 ford focus fuel pump that offers powerful performance, excellent savings, and a strong warranty. The tunesport module calculates the correct combinations of air, fuel and spark to produce more power, unlocking up to 30 horsepower and up to 8 mpg in your ford. Currently offering 1 ford factory fuel accessories for your 2015 flex from ford custom accessories. Select from our new ford cars, hybrid cars, crossovers cuvs, suvs, trucks and vans.
It had to be replaced in order for the rest of the safeties to operate properly. Performance is improved by dyno tuning your ford, creating a more efficient fuel map changing airfuel mixtures. Dodge coverage is from 19962014 including 20082016 dodge viper. Explore ford advanced fuel options ethanol, hybrid. With a fuel consumption of 7 litres100km 40 mpg uk 34 mpg us average, 0 to 100 kmh 62mph in 10. Click here to view all the ford fl1ices currently participating in our fuel tracking program. Fuel injection and spark timing are automatically adjusted according to the specific blend detected by. View detailed gas mileage data for the 20 ford flex. Modern flexfuel engines are capable of burning any proportion of the resulting blend. How to install sync updates to your vehicle sync official ford. Check engine light went on and when diagnosed it was one of the oxygen sensors.
Ford is working with seven gaseous fuelqualified modifiers. Flexiblefuel vehicles in the united states wikipedia. Ford recalls vehicles for fuel tank, steering problems. Reviews on the product and not the customers sales or service experience. Gm is also using badging with the text flexfuele85 ethanol to clearly mark the car as an e85 ffv, and ford early flexfuel models had a small decal reading.
Update your sync software official ford owner site. Choice of conventional gasoline engine or allelectric. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The 2019 ford flex offers plenty of comfort and cargo space for travel without sacrificing style and personality. There are three major factors that determine the quality of fuel. Fuelfocus is an automated fuel management software system that supports continuous, realtime fuel management over virtually any communication platform. Ford performance chips are best in class horsepower, torque and fuel economy gains. Ffvs are capable of burning any blend ranging from 100% gasoline e0 up to 85% ethanol15% gasoline e85. The first massproduced flexfuel vehicle was the 1994 ford taurus. I noticed there is now a fuel pressure sensor on the rail and no blue schrader valve, so how do i figure out if my pump is good or bad. Its sophisticated combination of hardware and software provides accountability for metered or pulsed consumables, including gasoline, diesel, propane, cng, lng, hydrogen, glycol and lubricants. There is not fuel regulator as with the older ford engines i have worked on.
Anything 2008 on can usually benefit greatly from a software update if there is one for their vehicle. It would be a good idea to pull your vehicle out of the garage to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Build a ford with the trim, color, and options you want and price it today. Ford flex mpg actual mpg from 558 ford flex owners. Ford introduces new flexfuel cars in sweden green car congress.
Have you ever replaced the fuel pump, or is this the original. These companies provide finished, readytouse vehicles through ford dealerships. Log in and follow the instructions to learn how to download the newest update for your sync version on your usb drive and how to install your ford sync. They can take any blend from zero to 85 percent ethanol. Now tuning 19902019 sct ford lincoln and mercury vehicles including the focus st, taurus sho, ecoboost flex, ecoboost mks, ecoboost mkt, mustang gt and gt500. Flex fuel vehicles typically carry revised components that come in contact with the fuel, as well as updated engine software. Flexfuel vehicles became all the rage a few years back, because automakers get special credits toward federal fueleconomy standards. Ecoboost taurus sho fuel system upgrades unleashed. Ford has introduced its new generation focus flexifuel, plus, for the first. Because the credits are weighted toward bigger footprint vehicles like pickups and suvs, you see a lot of u. The new one is a flex fuel, i heard all you have to do to put th 3.
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