New code *UAT3*
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New code *UAT3*
Checking to see if anyone has code *UAT3*
It's a new code for late model 2000 F150, 5.4L,3.55LS. Built in Kansas City.
And if so, do you plan on getting a Superchip?
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2000 F-150 XLT 4X4 SuperCab Flareside, Black
5.4L,3.55 LS,Off Road Pkg.,ClassIII Tow, CD player,
Captain's Chairs, Keyless Remote, Rear Slider,
Shift-On-The-Fly,Ford Bedliner.
Mods:SuperChip (on order) Westin tube steps, Prime Design Bug Guard.
Future Mods: K&N FIPK, Cat-back, Hard Tonno Cover.
It's a new code for late model 2000 F150, 5.4L,3.55LS. Built in Kansas City.
And if so, do you plan on getting a Superchip?
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2000 F-150 XLT 4X4 SuperCab Flareside, Black
5.4L,3.55 LS,Off Road Pkg.,ClassIII Tow, CD player,
Captain's Chairs, Keyless Remote, Rear Slider,
Shift-On-The-Fly,Ford Bedliner.
Mods:SuperChip (on order) Westin tube steps, Prime Design Bug Guard.
Future Mods: K&N FIPK, Cat-back, Hard Tonno Cover.
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From: N.E. Ohio
Does that mean UAT3 is an "upgrade" from UAT2? My truck has code UAT2, and it was built in Norfolk, Va.
Doug.
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'00 F-150, 4X4, SuperCab, XLT, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Off-Road Pkg., Factory Tonneau, Island Blue/Silver with Dark Graphite Interior.
Doug.
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'00 F-150, 4X4, SuperCab, XLT, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Off-Road Pkg., Factory Tonneau, Island Blue/Silver with Dark Graphite Interior.
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From: Virginia
Hey guys, I wanted to clear something up here. UAT3 is not necessarily an "upgrade" of the UAT2 code, we cannot assume that automatically.
It is true that Ford (and most automakers) are constantly doing small changes throughout the course of the model year, absolutely, and we tell people about this all the time. So MGD1 was correct in that statement.
But we cannot automatically assume that UAT3 was released as an "upgrade" to UAT2, not at all. There can be many different reasons for a different code, sometimes it can be just an axle ratio change that wouldn't be applicable to any UAT2's, that is one possibility, and there are many, many others.
My point is, this is not exactly like PC software, where you almost always want to have the latest version. You generally do not want to reflash your vehicle's computer, *unless* it is to solve a particular problem.
For example, as long as there are no real driveability problems with your UAT2-code vehicle DougS, then I wouldn't try to get your dealer to reflash your computer to UAT3, you may end up doing yourself a great disservice, and that is assuming the dealer would even consider it, which they usually will not. They will generally only do this when there is a specific problem, and only when Ford says the practical solution to that problem is to reflash to another code. I mention this just as an example.
I just wanted to offer a bit of perspective on this for both of you guys, that's all.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html
[This message has been edited by Superchips_Distributor (edited 06-16-2000).]
It is true that Ford (and most automakers) are constantly doing small changes throughout the course of the model year, absolutely, and we tell people about this all the time. So MGD1 was correct in that statement.
But we cannot automatically assume that UAT3 was released as an "upgrade" to UAT2, not at all. There can be many different reasons for a different code, sometimes it can be just an axle ratio change that wouldn't be applicable to any UAT2's, that is one possibility, and there are many, many others.
My point is, this is not exactly like PC software, where you almost always want to have the latest version. You generally do not want to reflash your vehicle's computer, *unless* it is to solve a particular problem.
For example, as long as there are no real driveability problems with your UAT2-code vehicle DougS, then I wouldn't try to get your dealer to reflash your computer to UAT3, you may end up doing yourself a great disservice, and that is assuming the dealer would even consider it, which they usually will not. They will generally only do this when there is a specific problem, and only when Ford says the practical solution to that problem is to reflash to another code. I mention this just as an example.
I just wanted to offer a bit of perspective on this for both of you guys, that's all.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html
[This message has been edited by Superchips_Distributor (edited 06-16-2000).]
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From: Virginia
Hi MGD1,
I'm glad it makes sense to *somebody*!
Sometimes it can be an "upgrade", but not usually.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html
I'm glad it makes sense to *somebody*!
Sometimes it can be an "upgrade", but not usually.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html