2014 GT Track Key's Are In!!!
 

Fellas just got a call from Ford Racing and they said I had dibs on the new 2014 Track Key released Today from putting my name on a waiting list. So I should get it in a few days!!! Super Stoked and he said you better tell all your forum friends because this shipment will sell out quickly. So hurry up!

Holy balls that's expensive. Could get a tuner and custom tune for cheaper

Yep but you'll stay under warranty this way lol

What do track keys do exactly?

Track Key Warranty Details
INSTALLATION AND USAGE SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT VOID THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY

Track Key is a 50 state emission legal aftermarket engine performance software upgrade for the 2014 Mustang GT. It is not compatible with any other model year vehicle.

Track Key must be installed exclusively through US and Canadian Ford and Lincoln Dealers. Special equipment and training is required to install the Track Key software.

Recommended Installation/Labor Time: 1 hour. (Some dealers charge more than others)

Track Key has been designed to optimize your 2014 Mustang GT Manual Transmission car for track use and uses many of the same software algorithms and features employed in some of our Ford Racing turn-key race cars, such as the Boss 302R, Boss 302S, and Cobra Jet. In addition, Track Key also allows you to maintain the smooth driveability of the production car just by switching ignition keys.

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)
Its simple: You hold two keys: Either will start your 2014 Mustang GT. Slide the first one into the lock cylinder, give it a twist and youre treated to your stock driving setup. Or choose the Track Key and you have a track-ready car.
"From an engine management standpoint, Ford Racing has done just about everything possible to give Track Key users a full race car experience," explains Jeff Seaman, Mustang powertrain engineer. "Its not intended for use on the street for example, the deceleration is set up to preserve the brakes, and the throttle response is very aggressive. A skilled driver on a closed course will really appreciate the benefits."

As part of the Track Key software package, Ford engineers also devised a launch control feature similar to that used on the Cobra Jet race car. Using a combination of steering wheel buttons, drivers can set the tachometer needle to a desired launch rpm. Floor the throttle and the engine will rev to the preset rpm until the clutch is released, helping aid acceleration and vehicle control from a standing start.

One key, hundreds of changes
Track Key introduces the concept known as the dual-path powertrain control module. The industry-first, patent-pending innovation allows two separate sets of engine management software to exist on a single PCM, selected through the existing SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver found in current production keys.

The Track Key PCM software, installed by an authorized Ford dealer after a customer takes delivery of the car, adjusts variable cam timing, spark maps, engine braking, fuel control, throttle response and other engine parameters more than 600 in total to provide a complete race car calibration. The result is an aggressive, race-bred driving experience all the way down to the lopey idle rumbling the exhaust. It is not compatible to any other model year Mustang.

"Anything that could possibly affect all-out performance is deleted from the Track Key calibration," said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. "Throttle limiting and torque management and any daily drivability enhancements are removed and replaced with a pure Ford Racing competition calibration."

When Track Key is removed and the vehicle is started with the standard key, the PCM settings are automatically drawn from the factory Mustang GT instruction set again without any additional modifications needed a huge advantage over aftermarket tuning chips and ECU reprogramming. The convenience is useful for enthusiasts who want all-out performance at the racetrack but stock drivability for their everyday driving.

I called them earlier today, they have the track key itself for late model 2014's and a another kit for all early 2014's and all 2013's. It's a procal tuner with the track key software pre-installed to load yourself. Apparently the early gauge clusters do not allow the dual path for the PCM to use two keys. After you upload it your always with the track key tune using your own key. You would have to use the pro-cal to reload your stock tune if needed.

Yes if your production date is earlier than 7/2013 then you will need the procal tuner. Which is a little more expensive but still cool and keeps you in warranty.

Oh wow....that's actually pretty cool.

Agreed.

It is I like my procal but fixing to change.

Congrats you will really like the track key.

Hmmmmmm that actually doesn't sound like that bad of an idea...

really? are you guys really this cheap?

Not sure why you say cheap when it cost as much of not more than an Sct and tune..... As someone that can not afford to put a new motor in my car if something happens keeping the warranty is a big plus

Step one: purchase track key.
Step two: throw away stock key

Cheap??? Lol $450 for a single key is cheap. It's pretty expensive in my book.

Understood, my warranty is out the window so I just look at it differently.

As soon as I trade in my stang.....

That is the truth for me too. Cool option for the 2014 guys that are staying semi stock.

When I bought my 2014 it already had a procal tuner with it. Would this key change anything for me?

I stopped by Grapevine Ford today and they were surprised about the 2014's getting the track key because they kept saying only Boss had that option. However they looked into it and said that it was indeed true. So when I got the track key bring it in and they would get me set up no prob.

If the 2013's need a procal tuner and the dealer can supposedly see how many times a car has been flashed, then how would they know whether or not the track key tune was flashed or a custom tune? The dealers love to play the "I wont touch that car because it has been tuned" crap.

Would this be beneficial to a base model car?

Just called to get a status update and they said should get it in 15-20 business days...I said what? You guys told me 7-10 business days when I ordered it like a week and a half ago?? He said well will get it to you as soon as we can??

That's just yet another internet falsehood.

The dealer tells me that too, but supposedly it's only key cycle counts is what they see.

Just called and got my money back. Ordered Key on the 3rd and today is the 30th and they still havent sent it out. Rediculious. They say Ford has not released the keys yet because of some papper work issue. not my problem anymore

Well Ford called me today and apologized for the bull crap but said the keys are finally in for real this time. Threw in a ford racing filter and free shipping. Said I should have it by Monday. So I reordered it. Guess we will see.

Hmm still interested in this.

I wonder if someone will hack the 2013 and early 2014s for these

Well got it installed I will try to upload some photos and Vid tonight or this week. Its pretty freaking sweet. Grapevine ford told me I was the first to do this on a gt at their store.

So does it also include the "cam tune" the Boss has?

I also would like to know how the track key works out.

How is the key? Huge difference??

Sorry fellas I have been out for awhile. Got a new toy and have been neglecting the stang. Promise I will get something up soon on the key. Ford racing sent me a pro cal tuner free of charge so that I can update the key at any point. Was really surprised when I got it.