Question for anyone out there. I bought the Hypertech 42003 Max Energy Power Programmer for my 2010 F-150 with 5.4l 3v V8. When I program the performace engine tuning, it does increase the power. However, it also causes a dieseling/pinging sound from about 2500-3500 RPM range. Their tech support told me to 1) update the programmer online 2) try a different or higher octane (87 is what I used). None of these changes helped and I wanted to know if anyone out there has experienced this too? It's too late for me to return it, so thats out of the question.

 

Whatever you do, do not make it ping. That is very damaging to an engine. If higher octane did not solve the problem, see if they can retard the timing a little for you.

 

It's never too late to get rid of a bad product. I have read too many complaints/issues about the HyperCrap brand.

Sell it on eBay or Craigslist and get an SCT or Gryphon.

 

Immediately put the truck back to stock and call their tech support.....its not supposed to ping.....maybe the tech guys can update your tune files.....if they can't sell it and go sct xcal3 with tunes from 5-star or vmptuning ......

 

My hypertech never did that but FX update to some custom tunes and you'll love it

 

Custom tunes my friend....Canned programs would make me very nervous. Of course my 4.6 pings with stock programming anyway. If you can update the software or customize the tuning then do it otherwise your stuck :/

 

Good news, I hope. Back in April I had emailed their tech support and they were unable to help me with the problem. I emailed them again yesterday and received and email back acknowledging that other owners too having complained about the pinging issues on the newer Fords and they were looking into a resolution. They had me connect my programmer via the update software to send them its configuration. They are suppose to contact me within a week for a firmware update. Hope this works, I will post when I know more.

 

We have a UPDATE for this pinging issue in the 2010 F150 5.4 AND EXPEDITION EFFECTIVE TODAY 7-1-11.
Thanks, Gary @ Hypertech

 

I updated my programmer and there is no more pinging. Hopefully this will also hold true when I tow my trailer. We shall see. Thank you to everyone for your input.

 

I'm glad Hypertech resolve the problem....but, I will hold to my recommendations that for the same $'s, a local dyno can tune the vehicle and....likely have detected the issue before the vehicle hit the street.

 

I have the same exact problem with my 09. Mine pings even without the tuner but is definitely more noticeable with it installed. Taking back to the dealer today to have them take another look at the truck. Hypertech did numerous revisions to my tuner to try and help the problem but with no success.

 

My 2010 is having the same issue with multiple revisions of my SCT tunes by different tuners. We have retarded the tuning to basically nothing. I have another one to try today so my fingers are crossed.

Will upgrading the firmware of the SCT-X3 tuner possibly have a positive effect on this problem? I upgraded mine today but haven't tried it yet.

-Jeff

 

Not seeing much of a performance change after Hypertech made adjustments to the programming after the pinging issue. Seems to accelerate slower from 3500-5500 RMP rather than stock. I'm putting the stock setting back on for now aside from using the other mods for Shift points and engine RPM limit changes. Hopefully they will continue to test and update their product. I am curious how much HP & Lb Torque are claimed after the resent firmware change?

 

They probably adjusted the a/f's and the timing so you probably lost some hp+tq

Its probably for the best so you don't pucker your motor....

 

run 89 or 91