On an Escape you should be fine with this upgrade as the PCM strategy is different and you should be wired for the SST. Since this is a Maverick forum I assumed you were talking about... a Maverick. Things are different with the Maverick. It was never set up for the SST hence different PCM strategy and omitted wiring.
That will be helpful, thank you!
I am seeing where I need to be at once my Maverick arrives. I need to see what changes I need to make I might as well do it to the escape and then take what I learn from that and help others with the maverick swap. I have spent hours on motorcrafts website comparing wiring diagrams and such when I had the access and most of it is the same or very close. I understand the PCM strategy but if its something that can be modified along with a tune I would think many others would be interested as well.
From what I read from the OP, he is looking at holding the gear in place when towing. Under load, when transmission shifts prematurely up or down, it is very annoying and makes for an uncomfortable drive while towing. When I used to tow my boat, I too would hold a gear occasionally. Using the paddles means hands are on the wheel (no searching for a shifter on the center console). That is super comfortable.
Strategy/calibration can be changed with IDS or FDRS
If I can finish up all or most of the backlogged orders tonight that have to go out Monday, I may have a BIG update tomorrow. Again, this IS much more involved than most would be willing to do but it's simply no way around it. It is ALL necessary. If you don't like wiring or understand depining/pinning wires and taking connectors apart, it's best to stop reading and move on to installing vent visors or tailgate lettering. Lol but seriously, this is more work than when I upgraded to the 12" screen in my 21 F150 regular cab or the Lariat electric tailgate release. My truck is now about 99% wired for the SST function. If my theory has been right and time is on my side, I should be paddle shifting very soon!
You are THE MAN! I can't wait to see what all needs to be done to get the shifters working. I work at Ford so if you need any part#'s or wiring diagrams just let me know.Ok hit a small road block today...BUT I think it's a go on the paddle shifters! The pins used for the wires that need to be populated at the PCM are not common. I have hundreds of various oem Ford pins and nothing I have is what is called for in the locations in the PCM for the SST connections. I'll order what I think they are in the morning. Ford states they aren't available as a serviceable pin. Either way I'll see what's what. Sooo with this said I decided to wire up my 21 F150 single cab for oem heated steering wheel and prewire for power release up/down tailgate as well as some other wiring. Today was still a good day!
Thanks for offering diagrams etc. I own a business that creates and builds oem wiring upgrade solutions for a few Ford trucks offered retail thru our website and thru select local Ford dealerships. We have direct access to the diagrams and we use FDRS, IDS, and for our retail mail order customers, FORScan To allow them to DIY there installs. Lol this is why I don't get alot of time on projects like this because I'm either teaching, training or assisting my employees. This one is more involved than it needed to be. Ford could have saved alot of money using the same main engine harnesses as the Escape and Bronco Sport...but we shall see. Thanks again for the kindness..appreciate it.
I honestly figured you had access to all that with the work you've done, but figured I'd offer to help if I could! LolThanks for offering diagrams etc. I own a business that creates and builds oem wiring upgrade solutions for a few Ford trucks offered retail thru our website and thru select local Ford dealerships. We have direct access to the diagrams and we use FDRS, IDS, and for our retail mail order customers, FORScan To allow them to DIY there installs. Lol this is why I don't get alot of time on projects like this because I'm either teaching, training or assisting my employees. This one is more involved than it needed to be. Ford could have saved alot of money using the same main engine harnesses as the Escape and Bronco Sport...but we shall see. Thanks again for the kindness..appreciate it.
Any updates on getting those paddle shifters working?Ok hit a small road block today...BUT I think it's a go on the paddle shifters! The pins used for the wires that need to be populated at the PCM are not common. I have hundreds of various oem Ford pins and nothing I have is what is called for in the locations in the PCM for the SST connections. I'll order what I think they are in the morning. Ford states they aren't available as a serviceable pin. Either way I'll see what's what. Sooo with this said I decided to wire up my 21 F150 single cab for oem heated steering wheel and prewire for power release up/down tailgate as well as some other wiring. Today was still a good day!
