5 Star Custom Tunes w/ RTD Device (2004 - 2010 Explorer 4.0L)
Unleash the full potential of your 20042010 Ford Explorer 4.0L with 5 Star Custom Tunes and the HP Tuners RTD device. Factory calibrations leave performance hidden in your PCM, designed for the average driver instead of enthusiasts. With 5 Star tuning, youll experience increased horsepower, sharper throttle response, cleaner shifts, and greater efficiency for everyday driving, towing, or weekend adventures.
Why Choose 5 Star Tuning?
We are a leader in Ford and GM tuning for cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorhomes. Unlike generic programmers, 5 Star provides customized calibrations built around your driving style and modifications. Expect maximum performance gains without compromising reliability.
Dyno & Street Proven
Our tunes are dyno-developed, refined, and tested across the country. With more than one million test miles logged on our own vehicles, you can trust that every calibration delivers consistent real-world results.
Free Tunes for Life
Join our Tunes for Life program and receive free recalibrations whenever you add new upgrades. As long as you own your Explorer, your tunes will be kept up-to-date to match your build.
Performance Benefits
5 Star Custom Tunes dramatically improve your Explorers driving characteristics. Benefits include:
- More horsepower and torque across the powerband
- Faster throttle response for better drivability
- Smoother, more accurate shift points
- Improved efficiency on and off the highway
- Better towing performance when you need it most
How We Unlock Power
Our calibrations adjust key parameters including fuel curves, drive-by-wire response, timing, torque converter strategies, and transmission shift logic to unlock your Explorers hidden potential.
What the RTD Device Can Do
The HP Tuners RTD is more than just a flash tool. It allows you to:
- Store up to 10 custom tunes
- Monitor real-time engine data (RPM, coolant temps, speed, and more)
- Datalog to fine-tune current or future modifications
- Restore your factory calibration at any time
Simple Installation
Installation requires no tools and can be completed by anyone. Using a Windows laptop with Wi-Fi, you can read, write, and flash your PCM quickly with easy step-by-step guidance from the RTD software.
Support & Assistance
Have questions? Contact our experts at 1-855-827-7223 or sales@beefcakeracing.com for assistance with tuning and installation.
Important Notes
- Not legal for sale or use in California.
- Tunes do not disable or remove emissions equipment (O2 sensors, EGR, SCR, etc.).
- Buyer is responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
Fitment:
- 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0L
- 2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L
- 2006 Ford Explorer 4.0L
- 2007 Ford Explorer 4.0L
- 2008 Ford Explorer 4.0L
- 2009 Ford Explorer 4.0L
- 2010 Ford Explorer 4.0L
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