Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp — Stage 1 file (+43 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp
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Chip tuning for Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp ECU
Ford Explorer (2021) 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp — mass-market hybrid engine of the passenger segment of the Ford Motor Company group (США, 1903). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 457 to 500 hp (+43 hp, +9%) and torque from 825 to 900 Nm (+75 Nm). ECU — Bosch MG1CS018. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection.
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Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp reach after a remap?
Stage 1 for the Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp adds +43 hp — power increases from 457 to 500 hp (+9%). Torque rises from 825 to 900 Nm (+75 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp include?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Ford Explorer is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +43 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the Stage 1 potential of the Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp?
On the top-spec Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp engine, Stage 1 is the starting point before Stage 2 with a downpipe, intake and a larger intercooler. The mass-market factory calibration leaves substantial headroom for an aggressive software tune.
How much does Stage 2 add on the Ford Explorer?
Stage 2 for the Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
Which ECU is fitted to the Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp?
The Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp ECU is the Bosch MG1CS018. Production versions support OBD access; locked variants require Bench (BDM/JTAG).
What happens to the Ford Explorer warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Ford Explorer does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.
How long does remapping the Ford Explorer take?
On the Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.
Is the original file kept when chip tuning the Ford Explorer?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.
What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the Ford Explorer?
Stage 1 for the Ford Explorer 3.0 V6 Ecoboost PHEV 457 hp is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.