I have over 9000 miles on the truck 8000 of which has been on cruise probably. No problems at all! But I got my recall today and will be getting the reflash on Saturday. Will post any noticeable results.<br><br>Monte

 

I took my truck in today for the recall and they reflashed the ECM. I have about 9500 miles on it. Most have been while towing a 14,800 # fifth wheel. <br><br>My cruise control has been a little slow to react. It was a lot more noticable when pulling the heavy load. It would be a little late accellerating when starting up a hill, then it would gain a few miles per hour after topping the hill. In other words, it kicked in a little later than it should and stayed in a little longer than it should.<br><br>The terrain between home and the dealer is fairly gentle so when coming home, I was unable to tell much difference. Hopefully when we hook the fiver up again, it will have helped.

 

This is a bit off the exact subject but....my '97 had a horrible overshoot on the cruise when pulling a load. when cresting a hill that i lost speed going up the c.c. would overspeed by 5-6 mph before backing off and returning to the set speed. I hope they have improved that. It wasn't quite as noticable with no load - but it still overshot then too.

 

alot of the old cruise systems worked on a cable and linkage system. The overshoot, poor performance problem you encountered could have been an adjustment.

 

Hey guys. Check your mileage after you have the reflash. I saw some stuff I didn't like. Don't have enough miles yet to call it for sure, but it seemed like my mpg dropped about 2 mpg after the flash. Watch yours. I reset my computer one day before the reflash in my quest for setting up typical mileages for different conditions, speeds, etc. Suddenly, one day later, my mileage tanked. I can't imagine they ran the vehicle that much while fixing. I have reset again and run against known parameters and I am seeing about a 2 mpg drop. Not good. We'll see with more miles.<br><br>UnhappyBob

 

Bob,<br>This is the very reason I am in the wait and see mode before I take mine in for the reflash. I have heard of the same type of problem you are experiencing along with other problems after the reflash, most notably a loss in power. I have not had any problems with the cruise control. My truck was built in December. I will wait until DC narrows down what trucks actually need the reflash.

 

OH..OH...loss of power and MPG...I ain't doing it...Aint gonna...get the reflash. Got the letter this week...scarry..

 

[quote author=BamBam link=board=20;threadid=12147;start=15#117921 date=1048082498]<br>OH..OH...loss of power and MPG...I ain't doing it...Aint gonna...get the reflash. Got the letter this week...scarry..<br>[/quote]<br><br>Just what I was afraid of.

 

[quote author=FiverBob link=board=20;threadid=12147;start=15#117719 date=1048029206]<br>Hey guys. Check your mileage after you have the reflash. I saw some stuff I didn't like. Don't have enough miles yet to call it for sure, but it seemed like my mpg dropped about 2 mpg after the flash. Watch yours. I reset my computer one day before the reflash in my quest for setting up typical mileages for different conditions, speeds, etc. Suddenly, one day later, my mileage tanked. I can't imagine they ran the vehicle that much while fixing. I have reset again and run against known parameters and I am seeing about a 2 mpg drop. Not good. We'll see with more miles.<br><br>UnhappyBob<br>[/quote]<br><br>I'll have you know the overhead computer is about 2mpg over what the actual calcuated miles per gallon is. <br><br>My computer registers between 18.8 and 19.4 <br>My calcuated after filling is 16.4 to 17.5.<br><br>Hopefullly they fixed the optimistic error.

 

[quote author=Hummin' Cummins link=board=20;threadid=12147;start=15#117931 date=1048084422]<br>I'll have you know the overhead computer is about 2mpg over what the actual calcuated miles per gallon is. <br><br>My computer registers between 18.8 and 19.4 <br>My calcuated after filling is 16.4 to 17.5.<br><br>Hopefullly they fixed the optimistic error.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Hummin Man,<br>My computer has never been over .3 mpg off from actual. Therefore, I feel fairly confident in using the figures as being pretty close. <br><br>I might have hit the panic button a little too quick. Was out again today with the Ghost and set up the 60 mph scenario for about 40 miles on the interstate. Other than a lot of mad people about me going that slow, I seem to be with .5 mpg of previous tests. That is not enough miles to test it any closer than that. I did check with the mechanic and he had played with the computer in the reflash for some reason. Hence, my panic when I read the thing about 30 miles later and saw the terrific decrease. <br><br>Power? I feel it is as quick as it was before the reflash. I will keep you posted on the next tankfull and mileage.<br><br>SighOfReliefBob

 

Just re-read my post. Didn't mean to be so &quot;obstant&quot; or &quot;for sure&quot; as it seems. <br><br>My overhead computer shows a 2mpg error. It does it with mixed road and country driving.<br><br>On the interstate from exit to exit (200 mile haul) it was about .5mpg off.

 

<br><br>Man we were wondering who that was....... Rust flying off the driveshaft , going slow...<br>It was me zoomin by ya LeftlaneBob. <br>Sorry couldn't resist....fire retardant underwear on.

 

[quote author=spots link=board=20;threadid=12147;start=15#118159 date=1048121576]<br><br><br>Man we were wondering who that was....... Rust flying off the driveshaft , going slow...<br>It was me zoomin by ya LeftlaneBob. <br>Sorry couldn't resist....fire retardant underwear on. <br>[/quote]<br><br>Sorry Baby, I was headin' north, not south. The traffic is so thick out there sometimes you are doing good to get 60 - - it's all those Michigan license plates in the lane built for them - - the left lane. GGGRRRRRR &gt; &gt; Oh well, Easter is almost here. Then the old 75 will be loaded on the north side - - all headin' home so we can have some room to breathe again. <br><br>HanginOnBob

 

Hi Folks,<br>Before you all get to wondering about a &quot;reflash&quot; ,I'd like to say this ... If it's working..Don't fix it!<br>There are so many guys at the Ford site freaking out about Reflashes , Etc that it's gotten amusing . Mines an early production date ,yet it hasn';t let me down . You'll know if your 5.9 is acting up . For the most part I don't believe that there will be a problem . Only a slight difference in engine behavior . As much as I am hessitant to say it , the 5.9 is probably the most dependable engine on the market .<br>Sorry for the ramble , John

 

WhatEverYourNameIsBob,<br> I'm set to have the reflash done at the dealer (new and improved version ) Monday evening. I have not had a single problem with the cruise control (or anything else) so I'm a little hessitant about the reflash. I sure would like to hear a recomendation from you after you drive the White Ghost this weekend.<br><br>The Boss Hog<br>(nervous in Florida)<br><br>BTW, had to pass a guy this morning going to work on a two lane road. I must say roll-on from 50 mph in 6th is getting to be down right awesome ;D