Is FX4 4k now considered worth it with Forscan?

[nick112288]

I did some searching but everything seemed to be pre early 2022 when people said FX4 wasn't worth it because they lost Sport and Eco.

Can't really seem to find any posts after it was figured out in Forscan how to unlock every mode.

So on the XLT 4k is FX4 now worth it? I'm mainly looking at the bigger screen. Other added features are nice but I could live without them as well.

Was it ever figured out if the upgraded cooling that both 4k and FX4 list are the same thing? I know 4k adds a trans cooler that FX4 doesn't have.

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[gte105u]

Worth it to me without. I want the skid plates would do it for those alone.

 

[Deleted member 6544]

I got the FX4 package basically because I loved the wheels. And it came with the bigger screen and the tow hooks break up the front lower fascia. Can't go wrong with the heavy duty radiator either. I actually took off the FX4 decals. To your point the FORScan can be used to unlock the eco and sport drive modes. Love it

 

[bbhaag]

It basically boils down to the FX4 package being more of an appearance package(bigger screen, rims, tow hooks, badging, ect) and the 4K tow package being more utilitarian(better gearing, trans cooler, higher capacity radiator, brake controller, hitch with 7 and 4 pin connector, ect).

You can add the drive modes from the FX4 like sand/mud/ruts and skid plates to the 4K package but it would be A LOT harder to add all the additional stuff the 4K tow package comes with to a basic FX4 package.

 

[Cward]

It basically boils down to the FX4 package being more of an appearance package(bigger screen, rims, tow hooks, badging, ect) and the 4K tow package being more utilitarian(better gearing, trans cooler, higher capacity radiator, brake controller, hitch with 7 and 4 pin connector, ect).

You can add the drive modes from the FX4 like sand/mud/ruts and skid plates to the 4K package but it would be A LOT harder to add all the additional stuff the 4K tow package comes with to a basic FX4 package.

FX4 also comes with
Skid Plates
Heavy Duty Radiator (may be the same as 4K)
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling Fan
OffRoad drive modes
Hill Descent Mode
The rest is cosmetic.

You’re not going to add all of that by yourself for under $800.

 

[nick112288]

FX4 also comes with
Skid Plates
Heavy Duty Radiator (may be the same as 4K)
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling Fan
OffRoad drive modes
Hill Descent Mode
The rest is cosmetic.

You’re not going to add all of that by yourself for under $800.

I know it comes with all that extra. Some may be redundant with the 4k, some I may not care about at all.

I was just curious because it seemed despite coming with all that, people were avoiding ordering it because they lost Sport and Eco, which can now be added back.

Was FX4 ever a constraint?

 

[cavemold]

I know it comes with all that extra. Some may be redundant with the 4k, some I may not care about at all.

I was just curious because it seemed despite coming with all that, people were avoiding ordering it because they lost Sport and Eco, which can now be added back.

Was FX4 ever a constraint?

Fx4 no lux and tow package

 

[14mustangNJ]

I know it comes with all that extra. Some may be redundant with the 4k, some I may not care about at all.

I was just curious because it seemed despite coming with all that, people were avoiding ordering it because they lost Sport and Eco, which can now be added back.

Was FX4 ever a constraint?

Wasn’t for me for my truck (got it back in December, ordered 8/31), but I haven’t browsed the ordering forum that much after I had received my truck so I have no way to confirm that’s the same for everyone, definitely would search to verify.

The only thing I dropped from my build was a spray in bedliner but mine was also an XLT with co-pilot 360 and not much else.

 

[Maverickman74]

Yeah if there was no screen and no modes of any kind it would be worth it to me. Gearing, coolers, shocks, skid plates, hitch, tires, less ugly wheels, sticker. Totally worth it.

Gearing $350 in parts
Coolers/bigger radiator plumbing $250
Better shocks $15/corner $60
Skidplates steel/alumnimum hardware $150
Hitch + wiring $225
Less ugly wheels $200 over standard
Sticker $12.50

$1247.50 That excludes installation, fabrication, etc.

 

[gte105u]

To me FX4 is a good get. 4k tow is a good get. But 4k tow and FX4 have enough similarities that together they are less stellar. Personally I'm just getting FX4. I don't to big tow often enough for a trailer brake. And the FX4 has a hitch and the radiator upgrade. All that's really missing is the trailer brake controller. A uhaul trailer has those brakes built in. And you can add a brake controller easy enough. I'd get the FX4 if you don't plan to tow big often and have more flexibility. To me FX4 is a no brainer add.

 

[bbhaag]

FX4 also comes with
Skid PlateHeavy Duty Radiator (may be the same as 4K)
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling Fan
OffRoad drive modes
Hill Descent Mode
The rest is cosmetic.

You’re not going to add all of that by yourself for under $800.

Did you even read my post or just respond..........

 

[Cward]

Did you even read my post or just respond..........

I did, you very clearly said it was more of an appearance package.
My post would be a rebuttal that what you posted was not accurate.
Was you trying to say something else? I’ve read it about four times now and am not seeing what you’re getting at.
You never mentioned the mechanical upgrades that came with FX4, you only mentioned they would be difficult to add from the 4K.

 

[Nw_adventure]

Test drove an XLT with 4k , No FX4 - Then Lariat with FX4/4K/Lux- Not apples to apples but it was such a better feeling on the road with the FX4 equipped Lariat, railroad tracks for instance.. Wasnt so jarring / etc. FX4 all the way

 

[tonyfall1]

I did some searching but everything seemed to be pre early 2022 when people said FX4 wasn't worth it because they lost Sport and Eco.

Can't really seem to find any posts after it was figured out in Forscan how to unlock every mode.

So on the XLT 4k is FX4 now worth it? I'm mainly looking at the bigger screen. Other added features are nice but I could live without them as well.

Was it ever figured out if the upgraded cooling that both 4k and FX4 list are the same thing? I know 4k adds a trans cooler that FX4 doesn't have.

They market the FX4 package for off road and the 4K for towing, so it depends on how you plan on using the truck.

 

[Maverick2022XL]

For the parts included in the package yes it is worth it money wise. For added performance beyond the base configuration for off roading probably not. There is nothing in this package as it is offered that will take you anywhere further than you could go without including the drive modes if you already have some experience do so.

If they offered an electric locking rear differential like they originally spec'd for FX4 package back last year before they started building trucks then I'd say yes the FX4 would be worth it also from a performance standpoint.

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