Does a Tune Help a 2022 F-150 PowerBoost? Greg Says It's "a Whole New Animal"
Greg G.'s 2022 F-150 Lariat PowerBoost from Fort Worth, Texas.
Customer story · 2021-2023 F-150 3.5L PowerBoost
Greg was on the fence about who should tune his 2022 F-150 PowerBoost, so he asked everybody questions. MPT answered fastest, so MPT got the job. Now his hybrid "runs and shifts the way it should have when it came from Ford."
The short version
- The truck: 2022 F-150 Lariat PowerBoost, the 3.5L hybrid, on 33x12.50R20 tires with 3.73 gears
- The tunes: MPT 93 PR-X and 93 Daily-Tow on an SCT BDX, with Rush My Tunes
- The mods: CV Fab dual-filter cold air intake
- What changed: No more searching for gears, it shifts better, and it runs stronger
- Why MPT: Fast, helpful answers before he ever bought anything
- In his words: “When you need to put your foot down, it is a whole new animal!”
- His advice: “If you're on the fence as well, just go for it. You won't be disappointed.”
How do you pick who tunes your PowerBoost?
Greg did it the smart way. He sent questions to a few different tuners and waited to see who actually answered.
“I was on the fence about who to use for custom tunes. The customer service from MPT is why I decided to go with them. They answered all of my questions promptly and have been awesome from the beginning.”
Greg G., Fort Worth, Texas
“I sent messages with questions I had to each place, and MPT was by far the most responsive, knowledgeable and helpful. So I decided to use them.”
Greg G., in his 5-star review
He ordered our PowerBoost tune with two tunes, a 93 PR-X and a 93 Daily-Tow, an SCT BDX, and Rush My Tunes so they'd be built within 24 hours on a business day. He put his 33x12.50R20 tires and 3.73 gears on the tune form so we could build for them.
Ask a bunch of shops the same question and see who calls back. Best test there is.
How much power does a tune add to a PowerBoost?
Our dyno-tested tunes for the 2021-2023 F-150 3.5L PowerBoost add over 100 horsepower and over 100 lb-ft of torque, on top of a hybrid that already makes plenty. You also get sharper throttle, Turbo Anti-Lag and cleaner shifting, with no PCM swap or unlock needed. Fuel and tune choice set your final numbers. Greg runs 93.
How does a tuned 2022 PowerBoost drive?
Greg loaded the tunes and drove it for a couple of weeks in 105 degree Texas heat. Then he said this:
“The tune speaks for itself. The truck now runs and shifts the way it should have when it came from Ford. No more searching for gears, and when you need to put your foot down, it is a whole new animal!”
Greg G.
And in a later email to the tune team, our favorite line:
“It definitely runs smooth. And it pulls pretty hard for a big fat pig of a truck. I've been really pleased.”
Greg G.
Greg, she's not fat. She's got a battery pack. Big difference.
Does a cold air intake need a new tune on a PowerBoost?
Greg picked up a CV Fab dual-filter cold air intake and asked if it would need a tune change. Sam's answer: on these EcoBoost-based engines, bolt-ons like an intake typically don't need a tune change. It's things like a fueling system change or bigger turbos that need the tune updated.
What's it like to data log and tune it yourself?
Greg wanted to be safe, so he sent us a log to make sure everything looked right. Jose went through it and said the log looked great overall.
“The SCT tuner in combination with MPT tunes and support is an absolute game changer. It makes for an easy DIY way to install your tunes, data log, and select gauge layouts to monitor temps, boost, timing and more in real time. It's a great little tuner.”
Greg G., in his 5-star review of the SCT BDX
He also asked about his speedometer with the bigger tires. On his truck, that's set right on the BDX under Vehicle Functions, then Special Functions.
More PowerBoost owners, same reaction
Greg's in good company. When a PowerBoost owner takes the time to write us, the whole team hears about it, because that's what makes the long hours worth it. A few more hybrid owners, sorted by the stuff people want to know before they buy.
How hard does a tuned PowerBoost pull?
“I think I said every cuss word the first time I got on it from a dig! It roasted the tires on my '23 PowerBoost! Awesome power gains and shifting, no more lagging! Awesome job on these tunes. It was worth the wait!”
Blake W. from Boise, Idaho · 2023 F-150 PowerBoost
Same, Blake. Every single time.
First time tuning anything?
“Installed the 93 PR-X yesterday and drove it mildly to let the trans learn. Took it out today and the truck is a beast! I'm very pleased. I have never tuned a vehicle before, but the instructions were clear and I didn't have any issues.”
Tom W. from Sherman, Texas · 2025 F-150 PowerBoost
Is there another step past the 93 PR-X?
“No changes requested, it's driving really good. Very noticeable difference from the 93 PR-X.”
Jacob B. from Etobicoke, Ontario · 2023 F-150 PowerBoost, after moving up to an E85 tune
Jacob stepped up from the 93 PR-X to E85. On the 3.5 PowerBoost, that takes upgraded port injectors plus an MPT tune written for E85.
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Here's what's on Greg's PowerBoost that you can grab from us.
MPT Tune
MPT Custom Tune, 21-23 F-150 3.5L PowerBoost
Custom built by MPT for your truck, tires and gears. You pick your tunes (PR-X, Daily-Tow and more) after checkout, with 90 days of preference-based tuning and data logging support.
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Tuner
Holds your MPT tunes, data logs with live gauges, corrects your speedometer for bigger tires*, reads and clears codes, and puts the truck back to stock any time.
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Mods
CV Fabrication Dual-Filter Cold Air Intake (2123352123RE)
Fits the 2021-2026 F-150 3.5L PowerBoost. Greg asked before he bolted it on: an intake like this typically doesn't need a tune change on the PowerBoost.
Shop it*Tuner features like speedometer correction vary by vehicle. Call us at 407-636-7077 to confirm what's supported on yours.
Also on Greg's truck: 33x12.50R20 tires, 3.73 gears, and a set of bronze wheels.
PowerBoost tuning, straight answers
Does a tune help a 2022 F-150 PowerBoost?
Owners say a tune helps a 2022 F-150 PowerBoost. Greg G. from Fort Worth, Texas says his 2022 F-150 Lariat PowerBoost now runs and shifts the way it should have from Ford, with no more searching for gears, and it's a whole new animal when he puts his foot down. Other PowerBoost owners describe big power gains and better shifting.
How much horsepower can a PowerBoost gain?
A PowerBoost can gain over 100 horsepower and over 100 lb-ft of torque with our dyno-tested 2021-2023 PowerBoost tunes. Your fuel and tune choice set the final number.
I added an intake. Do I need a tune revision?
Adding an intake usually doesn't need a tune revision. A fueling system change or bigger turbos do. If you're not sure, ask us first like Greg did.
My speedometer is off on bigger tires. Can that be fixed?
There are a couple of ways to fix a speedometer that's off on bigger tires. Put your tire size and axle ratio on the tune form. On Greg's PowerBoost, the SCT BDX also has a tire size setting under Vehicle Functions, then Special Functions. Speedometer correction on the tuner varies by vehicle, so call us to confirm what yours supports.
Can a PowerBoost run E85?
A PowerBoost can run E85 with upgraded port injectors and an MPT tune written for E85. Jacob B. from Etobicoke, Ontario made that jump on his 2023 PowerBoost. Greg is happy on the 93 PR-X.
How soon can I have my tunes?
You can have your tunes in 3 business days as a standard build. Greg added Rush My Tunes, which gets them done in 24 hours on business days. Tunes are emailed to you with step-by-step instructions for the BDX.
Is it okay that I'm not mechanical?
It's okay that you're not mechanical. Tom W. had never tuned anything and said the instructions were clear. If you get stuck, call 407-636-7077 and we'll walk you through it. The owners in this story are in Texas, Idaho and Ontario, and support works the same wherever you are.
Still on the fence about your PowerBoost?
Greg was too. His advice: just go for it. Questions first? Call us at 407-636-7077 or email us. We do this all day, every day.
Shop the 21-23 F-150 PowerBoost tuneDownload the PDF: Greg's 2022 F-150 PowerBoost story