They have to test these new software updates extensively before putting them out to make sure they don't do anything too funky. I believe it's just the software improvements on the slightly newer mavericks being passed along to the older trucks.
Yeah, we just got the software reprogrammed with the TSB's, so far, so good a few weeks in, noticably smoother in terms of the brakes, the shudder hasn't come back, and it would usually spark up in the cold. The recall for the fires isn't super serious, in terms of the amount of trucks actually impacted.
It could, you could ask at the dealership. l'm almost certain that's how they'd be able to tell, but definitely check in with them first.
Had some rain, and some pretty cold temps in Utah these last few weeks, down to the high 20s at times. So far, so good. I'd say the brakes are still a little touchy in the rain, but much smoother than they used to be. The best way to describe it is the brakes when it's wet and cold feel similar to how the brakes felt when it was warm and dry prior to getting the TSB done, smooth, with rare occasions of low speed sensitivity. Definitely an improvement overall my friend. I'll report back once the snow starts to hit to let you know if anything changes going into winter.
How long did they have your truck? And does your paperwork say how much time the Tech took to perform the recall?I wasn't worried about it, they just did it. I have not had any previous TSBs installed. Ford just combined a bunch of updates into one, which saves you time, especially with some of the stubborn service advisers. I swear each one gives me a different story when I book an appointment, or visit the dealership.
I’m pretty fortunate that I don’t seem to have the grabby brakes problem EXCEPT first thing in the morning and when it’s wet. They don’t GRAB per sw, but they are very sensitive. I’m going to check to see if my truck needs the update, but it sounds like I’m in line with post-update braking.
This programming update takes about an hour. Find another dealership!
Thanks! That is what I am doing. I know dealerships don't like warranty work due to the slow payment from FORD. I hope another dealership will be understanding and help me with this.
Try not to feather the brake peddle if you have foot on peddle with light pressure after several seconds the algorithm will compute that you want to stop and does it. Should happen just after Regen braking ends and is turned off (at about 3mph??). If you are touching brake peddle at all you should be activity stopping not just "getting ready to stop".
Many years ago I had a program that I was getting ready to declare that it was bug free but after running flawlessly for 4 years and three months a data card had three errors and data verification routine failed to reject.
It's not like the Maverick is my first vehicle or something, nor is it my first hybrid. I know how to drive, but thanks for the umm tips.
