2004-2007 Ford F-Series 5.4L & 4.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter TABLE OF CONTENTS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY ................................................................................................................... 3 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY................................................................................................................. 3 ABOUT THE EVOLUTION......................................................................................................................... 6 STOCK PROGRAM ......................
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution RECORDS.................................................................................................................................................... 36 RESTORE DEFAULTS .............................................................................................................................. 37 LIGHTNING® PC SOFTWARE............................................................................................................... 38 CHECKING FOR UPDATES .............
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter THIS IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCT. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Do not use this product until you have carefully read the following agreement. This sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of this product.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS AND YOUR VEHICLE’S WARRANTY Many of our customers ask, “Will your product void my vehicle’s manufacturer’s warranty?” While the answer is straightforward from a legal standpoint, we also want to educate our customers (and after-market consumers) on some industry realities and offer some common sense precautions to minimize your risk. Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by The Federal MagnussonMoss Warranty Act.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter This warranty is void for any new products purchased through auction websites. Warranty is valid only for new products purchased through Authorized Dealers (proof of purchase required for all warranty claims). Programming your vehicle may expose existing defects in your vehicle’s PCM that could disable your vehicle. It is advised that you do not program your vehicle in remote locations in case of vehicle failure.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution About the Evolution Congratulations on purchasing the Evolution by Edge Products, LLC, the leader in truck performance and power gain technology. The following manual contains information and instructions on the proper use of the Evolution. Please read carefully before proceeding to program your vehicle. Note: Read the product disclaimer and the Getting Connected section before programming your vehicle.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Tow Performance Program (87+ octane fuel) This setting not only provides improved transmission shifting, but will also modify the ignition timing and fuel injection strategies to improve the performance of your vehicle. This level is designed to run with 87 octane fuel, although you may realize additional benefits by running 89 octane (or better) fuel. You should see an improvement in fuel economy as well as added horsepower and torque.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution • AFRP (actual fuel rail pressure) – Used to control the flow of fuel while an injector has been opened. • OSS (output shaft speed) – Used with TSS to determine if transmission slip is occurring. If OSS = TSS, no slip is occurring. • TSS (turbine shaft speed) – Used with OSS to determine if transmission slip is occurring. If TSS = OSS, no slip is occurring. • MAF (mass air flow) – Used to determine air/fuel ratio. The value displayed is divided by 100. (Example: 5.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter 0-60 and Quarter Mile time Another feature of the Evolution is the ability to determine your quarter mile times as well as your 0-60 times. This is very easy to use and not all tuners have this feature. Alerts A feature that might come in handy is the alerts. If you would like to know when a certain parameter, such as transmission temperature, reaches a certain value you could set an alert to that value.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Display and Keypad The following picture is a sample Evolution screen. Great effort has gone into making the Evolution programmer very simple to use. The [UP] and [DOWN] arrow keys are used to scroll through options on the screen. The [ENTER] key is used to select desired options from a menu or move to the next screen. The [MENU] key is used to enter the Main Menu from the parameter display or return to the previous screen.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Getting Connected The Evolution programmer connects to the diagnostic port of your vehicle. Follow these steps to install the Evolution: 1. Begin by turning your ignition key to the OFF position. Locate the black diagnostic (OBDII) connector (Figure #1) under the dash near the steering column. As you sit in your vehicle, it could be located right above your right knee. Sometimes the cover to this connector will be labeled “Data Link.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Figure #2 Figure #3 3. Feed roughly 8 to 10 inches of cable through the dashboard. Mount the Pod onto the dashboard (shown in Figure #4) with the end of the cable protruding through the front of the Pod. With the Pod secure, attach the Evolution to the cable. Figure #4 4. Insert the Evolution into the Pod. Any excess cable may be stuffed behind the Evolution or may be pulled back through the dash to eliminate slack. The result of the installation is shown in Figure #5.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Figure #5 5. With the Pod and Evolution securely in place, turn the ignition key ON. Then plug the cable into the OBDII connector. The Evolution logo will display followed by a disclaimer. After you agree to the disclaimer by pressing [ENTER], the following screen will be displayed: This is the hex code of the truck that the Evolution is currently connected to. Note: If no hex code is shown, disconnect from the OBDII plug and reconnect after 5 seconds.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution 6. After pressing [ENTER], the main display will come up. Note: Parameters and values might vary. 7. There are five boxes that will be displaying information about your vehicle. The black box in the top right corner displays which level is currently programmed onto your vehicle. 0 – Vehicle is currently at stock. 1 – Vehicle has been programmed to Transmission Only (Level 1). 2 – Vehicle has been programmed to Towing (Level 2).
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Power Programming "Caution: Vehicle manufacturers do not recommend vehicle programming in extreme temperature. Please see the service manual of your vehicle to ensure that programming is being done in accordance to the original equipment manufacturers specifications." From the main screen, press [MENU] to enter the main menu. Then select Power Programming. The following screen appears: 1. Select the level that best meets your needs.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution 3. The Evolution will ask you to turn the key OFF and then ON. Do NOT crank the engine or possible programming failure may result. 4. During the first use, the Evolution will read the original calibration from your PCM and then build all the necessary programs. This will take approximately 60 seconds. This step is skipped during all further programming operations. 5. The Evolution will erase your PCM and then write the selected calibration (level) onto the PCM.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Custom Options When preparing to program your vehicle, you will have the option to change certain parameters. Choosing YES when prompted to “Create a custom program?” will load the Custom Options menu. Custom Options are provided to allow for flexibility based on driver preferences. Any option customization done by the user is not warranted by Edge Products. Please use at your own discretion.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution 2. When drag racing, changing to a higher gear will provide more torque off the starting line. There are formulas that show the best gears to use based on HP, vehicle weight, as well as other factors. Be aware that when running higher gears your engine will run at higher RPMs and your fuel economy may suffer. The default value the Evolution displays is the current value stored in the PCM. Adjust the value displayed by pressing the [UP] and [DOWN] arrow keys.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Tire Size The Evolution has the ability to correct for changes in tire size. If you have changed your tires to a different size the PCM will miscalculate vehicle speed which can affect shifting as well as the speedometer. Correcting the tire size will allow the PCM to accurately calculate vehicle speed and odometer readings. You will not need to change the value displayed if you are running factory size tires.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution The following table will help you determine your tire circumference by matching your tire size with the common sizes listed. For example, if your tire size is 285/ 65-18, the value (circumference) you enter into the Evolution is 2600. You may also use the formula provided to determine your approximate tire circumference.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter WOT (Wide Open Throttle) Shifting On automatic transmissions, these are the RPM points at which the vehicle will shift when you are at Wide Open (full) Throttle. Raising these values helps to keep the engine in the peak power curve after a shift. (Hint: Raising these values may help improve 0-60 and quarter mile times.) Standard (Std.) Shifting On automatic transmissions, these are the MPH points at which the vehicle will want to shift during normal acceleration.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Speed Limiter The Speed Limiter restricts the top speed of the vehicle. Factory speed limit values are generally based on the tolerances of the driveline components. Excessive vehicle speeds can cause component failures (ex. tire or universal joint failure) possibly resulting in loss of control, property damage, injury, and even death. Raising this value is recommended for off-road or racing applications only.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Diagnostics The diagnostics scanner included with your Evolution is a powerful tool that allows you to view and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) on your vehicle, as well as record a data stream (5 parameters of your choice) for 1 minute. DTCs are the messages your vehicle’s computer stores when it detects a problem with your vehicle. The “Check Engine” light on your dash is activated by the presence of most DTCs.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution If you have no trouble codes, the following screen will appear: Clearing Codes If you want to clear the DTCs on your vehicle, select the Clear DTCs option. After selecting the Clear DTCs option, any current stored DTCs will be cleared from your vehicle and the “Check Engine” light will go out. However, if you do not address the issue that originally caused the DTC, the DTC will set again and the “Check Engine” light will come back on.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Performance Testing The Evolution allows you to test the performance of your vehicle by timing the 0-60 and the quarter mile times. It is helpful to remember these might not be results you would receive from actual races. Incorrect speedometer reading and tire slippage can cause slight miscalculations in the displayed results. To run these tests, perform the following steps: 1. Press [MENU] and the Main Menu screen should appear: 2. Select the Performance Tests option.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution 3. Select the desired performance test (0-60 screen is shown below). If your vehicle is moving at this time, the Evolution will ask you to come to a stop. 4. For the 0-60 MPH run, press the accelerator pedal and the test automatically begins. For the ¼ mile test, you will be asked to press a key when ready. It will then cycle through a starting light sequence (Christmas tree) and tells you when to go. As you drive, the screen should be displaying your current speed.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter At the end of a ¼ mile run, you will see a reaction time at the top of the screen. This time begins when the final yellow light is displayed. The time between the final yellow and the green is a ½ second, so a perfect reaction time is a ½ second. The average person will see a response time of around 1 second. You’ll get an “Illegal Start” message if you start before the green and you’re screen will turn red.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Setup The Evolution gives you even more additional features. You can choose from several different parameters to monitor, how these parameters are displayed, set parameter alerts, and view the highest value that certain parameters have reached. Changing the Display View The Evolution allows you to view multiple engine parameters on the same screen. To select a desired view, perform the following steps: 1. From the Main Menu select the Setup option.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter 3. Select the desired viewing option by using the [UP] and [DOWN] arrows and pressing the [ENTER] key on the desired display type.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Four Function Digital Display Sample Changing the Variables on the Screen To change the variables on the screen, perform the following steps: 1. From the Main Menu select the Setup option. The Setup screen appears as follows: 2. Select the Display option.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter 3. Select the style which you would like the parameters to be displayed on your screen and press [ENTER]. Depending on which display you select, a screen similar to the following appears: 4. This screen lists the current parameters being displayed and their respective positions on the screen (i.e., TOP LEFT, etc.). Select the position you would like to change and press [ENTER]. A list of available parameters will be displayed.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Changing the Backlighting Adjusting the Backlight Color To change the backlighting color, perform the following steps: 1. From the Main Menu select the Setup option. The Setup screen appears as follows: 2. Select the Display option. The following screen appears: 3. Select the Change LED Color option.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter 4. Select the color you would like to change. 5. Depending on the color you select, a screen similar to the following appears (example of Red): 6. As you adjust the percentage shown on the screen, you should notice a change in the color of the screen. Once the desired color value has been reached, press [ENTER]. If you would like to return to the previous screen and abort the current color change, press [MENU].
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Alerts If you would like to know when a certain parameter reaches a certain value, you can set an alert for that parameter by following these steps: 1. From the Main Menu select the Setup option. The Setup screen appears as follows: 2. Select the Alerts option.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter 3. By default, the alerts are off. To turn them on, select the Alerts are Off option and press [ENTER]. The text line will now read Alerts are On. To change the value of a certain alert, select the parameter you want to change and press [ENTER]. The screen similar to the following will appear: 4. Press the [UP] and [DOWN] arrow keys until you have reached the desired value. Pressing [ENTER] will save the current alert value.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Records The Evolution automatically records the highest value of some of the parameters. To view these records and to reset them, do the following: 1. From the Main Menu select the Setup option. The Setup screen appears as follows: 2. Select the Records option. The following screen appears: 3. This is where you can view all of the current recorded high values.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Restore Defaults If you would like to revert back to original factory settings, follow these steps: 1. Enter into the Main Menu. The Main Menu screen appears as follows: 2. Select Restore Defaults. The following screen will be shown: 3. Press [MENU] to return to the Main Menu. Many settings will be set back to the default settings. Example: LED colors, contrast, alerts, records, etc. Important programming settings will still remain.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Lightning® PC Software Lightning® software allows the user to update their Evolution to the latest version of firmware and calibration files. It also allows you to review data from your vehicle that you’ve recorded. The software can be downloaded for free from Edge Products website at www.edgeproducts.com , or the CD can be requested by calling (801) 476-3343. Note: Make sure you install both the SOFTWARE and the DRIVERS before hooking up the Evolution to your PC.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter If your Evolution is not able to program your vehicle because it needs an update or a stock file does not pass the checksum test, then you must connect your computer to the Internet and then connect your Evolution to your computer. This will allow our server to update your unit and allow you to program your vehicle. If we have not been able to verify the stock files on your vehicle, you will be asked if you want to upload those files to our server.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Change Splash Screen Select the Utilities menu and click on Change Splash Screen. This will allow you to change the introduction screen that is displayed on the Evolution every time the key is turned on. The below screen shot will come up initially: Select the File menu and click on Load Image. Select the number of seconds you would like to view the picture for during start-up, and then select the File menu again and click on Save Image.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Read Stock Calibration If you get an error from your Evolution stating that you need to check for updates (Error Code: 0xf1) right after reading your stock program from the truck and updating the Evolution doesn’t solve the problem, you will need to send in your stock calibration so that a new calibration file can be created for your vehicle type.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution Horsepower Calculator Select the Calculators menu and click on HP Calculator. The following appears: If you have performed a ¼ mi. run using the utility built into the Evolution and connected it to the PC, you can load your saved run by selecting Utilities and then Read ¼ Mile Data. All you will have to do is enter truck weight and approximate elevation to get an accurate horsepower rating (at the fly wheel).
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Recommended Dyno Procedure Using a dynamometer (dyno) to measure the power output of a vehicle is a popular and very accurate method to check the performance gains achieved when making modifications to a vehicle. Traditionally, you would select a gear that would provide a 1:1 ratio through the transmission. This is usually 4th gear on a manual transmission or 3rd gear on a 4 speed automatic transmission.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution • Accelerate the vehicle to between 1750 and 2000 RPM. Maintain a steady RPM before beginning your run. To achieve consistent and accurate results, all subsequent runs should be made from the same RPM starting point. • Complete your dyno run as normal. This method should provide accurate performance results. Note: Performance calculations may vary from dyno to dyno, even among dynos of the same model.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Troubleshooting/Tips Tip: Programming your vehicle may expose existing defects in your vehicle’s PCM that could disable your vehicle. It is advised that you do not program your vehicle in remote locations in case of failure. Tip: Keep in mind that the Evolution is a high performance product and that not all vehicles deliver the exact same power output when programmed with the Evolution. It is recommended that you select a program that will best fit your needs.
Ford 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Evolution • ERROR CODE 0xF1 (IN CUSTOM MENU) – If you are receiving this error code while trying to configure your custom options, disconnect from the OBDII connector, turn the key to the ON position, and plug the Evolution back in. After getting to the main screen (past Intro and Disclaimer), wait 15 seconds. This will give your unit time to load parameters it needs to perform the custom changes. You should now be able to perform your custom changes.
Evolution FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter Edge Products Technical Support (888) 360-EDGE Please have the Part Number (i.e. EEF2400), the Version Number and Manufacture Date prior to calling Tech Support. This will help ensure quick and accurate support.
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