2014 gt Track Key

[Shiftybusiness]

I guess Ford came out with a track key for some of the 2014 GT manual cars and it doesn't void the factory warranty. That kinda sucks for me since I have a 2013GT. I wonder what is different with the cars that can't get it. I don't know if this link will work but you can Google it if not.

http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com/category_s/523.htm

[maxpayne]

Freaking sweet. I don't know what would be different for 2014 5.0s though.

[DirtyD]

Ain't that some bullshit.

They are probably trying to rid themselves of the left over stock of Track Keys from the Boss cars.

[garner]

Ugh why can't they make one for auto cars

[McNastyGT]

I'm so buying this!! Lol

[Slow Five-O]

Will someone school me on what a track key is? I can't get the link to pull up for whatever reason on my phone.

[Fear the 5]

Will someone school me on what a track key is? I can't get the link to pull up for whatever reason on my phone.

It's basically just a race tune that is activated by using a different key. They Boss 302's came with it from the factory I believe.

Whenever the Track Key is used to start the vehicle, many engine control characteristics are changed to be more suitable for track use. These include:

Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (TiVCT)
Engine braking
Ignition timing
Wide-Open Throttle fueling
Accelerator pedal map
Idle speed
Throttle response

In addition, the following Ford Racing unique features are added to the vehicle abilities when the Track Key is used:

Driver adjustable Launch Control, or "2-step engine speed limiting"
Driver adjustable Pit Lane Speed Control
Lopey idle (idle is as lopey as possible while still being 50 state emissions legal)

[Slow Five-O]

Ah that is pretty cool. Thanks

[five.slow]

No auto for the lose! Can I start that ? FTL instead of FTW?

[03MachMe]

^^thats already been around for a while.... being late to the part FTL....

and GHEY!!! maybe they will offer a software upgrade for 13-early 14 models to use this...

[Dan12GT]

lame... Why does it just have to be the 14s too..

[bird_dog0347]

I need to check my build date, I just might qualify! It will depend on how much it costs though, I didn't see a price.

[kirbster]

I read on another forum it will work on late model 2013 and all 2014 GTs with manual transmissions. Scroll down to #38

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2011-mustang-talk/587273-2014-mustang-gt-only-track-key-3.html

[03MachMe]

I read on another forum it will work on late model 2013 and all 2014 GTs with manual transmissions. Scroll down to #38

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2011-mustang-talk/587273-2014-mustang-gt-only-track-key-3.html

Please God let this be true and let my car qualify. That would be awesome! Do we know a built after date? And how do we figure out our build date lol

[BERT]

Seems pretty cool. I'd like to know how "lopey" the idle actually is though. If you can tell a difference that might be the only reason I buy one lol

[46Tbird]

Seems pretty cool. I'd like to know how "lopey" the idle actually is though. If you can tell a difference that might be the only reason I buy one lol

before/after track key:
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[DirtyD]

If it works on 2013s as well, I am totally doing this.

[BERT]

before/after track key:
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His gauges are fancier than mine


And that's about what I would expect the idle to be. Not too much different

[DirtyD]

Just tried to call ford racing and confirm what build dates this is good for. Unfortunately they are closed until Monday

The link on allfordmustangs.com says that late model 2013 and all 14s is what it works on. I really hope that 7/2013 is supposed to be 7/2012...because I would just barely make that date.

I wonder if it works on base models without the fancy clusters.

[BERT]

Just tried to call ford racing and confirm what build dates this is good for. Unfortunately they are closed until Monday

The link on allfordmustangs.com says that late model 2013 and all 14s is what it works on. I really hope that 7/2013 is supposed to be 7/2012...because I would just barely make that date.

I wonder if it works on base models without the fancy clusters.



I'm wondering this as well. I know it says ALL 2014 with MT-82 but it wouldn't surprise me any if they leave the base models out of this.

Damn fancy people with there damn fancy make out parties

[Grandpa]

:homoswitch:

[BERT]

:homoswitch:



I'm sorry, Steve, I couldn't hear you over your constant bitching about the mustang

[03MachMe]

your just Jelly it wont work on your old 12

[JDBishopArts]

Anyone know if that launch control feature is worth a damn? That's the only thing I wish I could use off of it.

[DirtyD]

Anyone know if that launch control feature is worth a damn? That's the only thing I wish I could use off of it.
Hope so. Would be sweet to have a 2-step.

[Grandpa]

I'm sorry, Steve, I couldn't hear you over your constant bitching about the mustang

Should be easy enough to hear over your car that is quiet as a Camry. lol

your just Jelly it wont work on your old 12

LOL, you sensitive sissies. I meant it as saying it was ghey Ford did it the way they did.



Hope so. Would be sweet to have a 2-step.

:wtf: lol

[BERT]

Should be easy enough to hear over your car that is quiet as a Camry. lol







It might rain this weekend, you sure you can get out of the house?

[DirtyD]

Should be easy enough to hear over your car that is quiet as a Camry. lol



LOL, you sensitive sissies. I meant it as saying it was ghey Ford did it the way they did.





:wtf: lol
How is that a WTF? That is what the track key does is enable a 2-step function for the Boss.

[Grandpa]

It might rain this weekend, you sure you can get out of the house?

Not on Saturday night. I'll be watching GSP doing his best trying not to lose a fight rather than win one. The whole damn card is good though!



How is that a WTF? That is what the track key does is enable a 2-step function for the Boss.

I'm not taking the bait. If you don't know..well, yeah. lol.

[El_Tortuga]

Intrigued. Early 2014 ( feb 2013 ) here (track package and Recaros). One step closer for my Baby Boss?

[five.slow]

Am I the only one that is thinking if this key unlocks a different tune.... Could lets say a e85 tune be one one key and a 93 tune be on another? Or maybe a 93 on one and race gas in the other? Gonna e -mail Aed about this idea. Shaun mentioned that the aftermarket just can't activate it but never said they can't play with it.

[Shiftybusiness]

How or where do we find the build date on a 2013 GT?

[Brn N Rubr]

Saw the post on Allford stating that it will work on any 2013-2014 MT-82 car.

Called Ford Racing parts and spoke with Tom.....this will only work on 2014MY GTs built after July 1, 2013. He read an email he received from one of the engineers and that's what they said.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :(

[03MachMe]

Ghey

[DirtyD]

Saw the post on Allford stating that it will work on any 2013-2014 MT-82 car.

Called Ford Racing parts and spoke with Tom.....this will only work on 2014MY GTs built after July 1, 2013. He read an email he received from one of the engineers and that's what they said.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :(
Well the guy over on allfordmustangs spoke with some else there and they confirmed that it works on 2013 AND 2014...so somewhere there is misinformation being given...

Ghey

This, if it is true...

[46Tbird]

The additional engine braking is nice, but otherwise, meh.

There is no extra hp from the TrackKey, and the aftermarket tunes don't work when the computer is in it's TrackKey mode. At least that's the case on the Boss 302s.

[five.slow]

well it the ford tune only on that key. just got word from the tuner and said NOPE. would have to have ford software and on top of that ford would get all butt hurt and hes with in good standings with them right now.

[garner]

How or where do we find the build date on a 2013 GT?

Should be on a sticker in the driver side door jam

[MidWest281]

oh hi....let me put in my .02

the tracKey is a PCM program. Basically its just a tune for the module....THATS IT. I programmed my own trackey.

basically it's Ford's MyKey technology. There is nothing special about the key itself. Basically when you buy that key, all you get is a voucher ID (no "magic" key). To download and program the software you just need to go to Ford's website, enter the voucher ID, and program the PCM with Ford's scan tool. During the program process it tells you to insert the key you want as the "trackey"...stick that one in the ignition and it remembers that key's ID as the one associated with the performance tune on the PCM.

[MidWest281]

also, I would expect the PCM program to work on any 5.0L mustang....(I haven't confirmed) but its the same PCM....same engine....same everything, so I don't foresee why it would not work.

I think the trackey was more used because they built a race engine and then had to regulate it down for emissions and drivability. So the Trackey is in turn, Ford's attempt of saying....hey, we made a race car....but the government has us by the balls....so take out those restrictor plates on your side exhaust (because there are already gaskets in there for you once you take out the restrictor plate), and then program your trackey.

apparently its also been proven that the trackey doesn't give you anymore horsepower. I haven't seen any of the dyno test results, but that's what I heard. But I can tell you it definitely gives you better throttle response and a lot more engine braking.

[5.slow]

Check here to see your build date and build sheet.....

https://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do

[Soulowd]

Build date should be on your door jam

[fordplay]

It just uses my key. . That's pretty frigging smart.. Ford puts a lot of forward thought into how people are going to mod these cars, is it true if you are running a tune the "track key" over rides it?

[Varilux]

I have the Ford Racing tune, and assumed the Track Key would allow the FR tune to run when the "regular" key was used and the Track Key tune when the Track Key was used...

Nope, using the Track Key bumps you back to the stock tune when you aren't using the Track Key (according to Ford Racing).

Kinda silly...

[fordplay]

Well if this is true... what happens if I program a my key? Can I load a different tune on their for let's say my wife?? Less timing.. more traction control??

[Boss949]

I have the TracKey installed on my Boss. However, I don't use it anymore. It was cool for the Lopey Idle and the engine bracking was a lot of fun, etc..

However, I don't use anymore. I went with AED tunes with Airaid CAI. Shaun's Lopey is much more aggressive than the TracKey. Plus his performance tunes actually get more HP from your engine.

The only thing I miss is the Launch Control. Worked great;

I wouldn't waste my money on the TracKey. (although having a factory backed tune that won't mess up your warranty may be better for some).

[Soulowd]

I just called the number to see when they will have more in and the guy said they have not been released to the public yet. Says they expect it to be anyday now...Does that sound right? I thought they would be out by now considering the 2015's are about to hit the ground