Ford TracKey Now Available For Mustang BOSS 302 & Laguna Seca Owners

By Nathan Kirsch

Fords industry-first TracKey, which allows Mustang Boss 302 owners to choose between street or track powertrain calibrations by simply selecting a key, is now available for purchase at Ford dealers nationwide, Ford announced today at the SEMA Show. Developed by a team of Ford engineers, TracKey is an aftermarket high performance calibration emissions-legal in all 50 states – that adds a second set of powertrain control module (PCM) software to a customers Mustang Boss 302 or Laguna Seca, activated by a specially programmed vehicle key. When invoked by TracKey, the new software alters more than 600 engine management parameters, increasing low-end torque and turning the potent but well-mannered stock Boss into track-ready car. Remove TracKey and start the Boss with the standard key, and all factory engine settings are restored for a comfortable drive home from the course. The TracKey will cost $302. This is very interesting technology here to us at Legit Reviews as Ford is allowing users to switch between two computer profiles for the 2012 Mustang Boss 302, which is pretty slick. We have a feeling that this will catch on with more cars in the future!

From an engine management standpoint, Ford Racing has done just about everything possible to give TracKey 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.

Comments are closed.