Someone tell me I'd be crazy to not delete the FADA

[Chaser]

With the FADA delete, what's the protocol on using the spare tire? Am I understanding TSB 23-2174 correctly that AWD will always be engaged? Doesn't that contradict the current protocol on using a spare tire -- 'drive slowly until computer disengages AWD.'

 

[hbalek]

With the FADA delete, what's the protocol on using the spare tire? Am I understanding TSB 23-2174 correctly that AWD will always be engaged? Doesn't that contradict the current protocol on using a spare tire -- 'drive slowly until computer disengages AWD.'

I recently got a flat and put the spare on to drive a couple miles and the 4wd off message came on screen. So either the system is dumb and fooled or it actually disconnected. Also the graphic 4wd display doesn't always AWD just rear drive unless under hard acceleration.

 

[Chamorro85]

My understanding is that it disables automatically. Had same thing happen when I used spare. As soon as tire went back on the system cleared after a couple miles of driving.

 

[UNBROKEN]

I don’t even have a spare…I’m deleting it soon. Mine is leaking anyway so I might as well get rid of the whole thing.

 

[hbalek]

I don’t even have a spare…I’m deleting it soon. Mine is leaking anyway so I might as well get rid of the whole thing.

I had the FADA TSB done last year and used the spare for the first time since last month. 4wd off message came on after a few seconds of driving.

 

[Drweldin]

I had the orings replaced under warranty, and didn't even suggest deleting it. I like the idea of keeping active AWD. Gas mileage being a reason. The bill would have been around $400, so not the end of the world if I need to pay for it again myself in 50K miles. That was my reasoning anyway...

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

I just carry a tire repair kit and a small compressor. I can plug a hole and fill the tire faster than putting the spare on! If it's a front tire, you don't even need to take the tire off!

 

[21STBlkout]

Had my FADA replaced last year due to it leaking, ford wanted to just replace the seals, I told them I wanted the TSB done replacing the whole unit with the upgraded one because its not a band-aid fix, (seals will eventually fail again) they told me if im not getting the warning lights that they have to do just the seals due to the actuator not failing yet. I LOL'd took it to my garage I trust they did the work replaced the unit plus it was covered under my 3rd party extended warranty. Lost 1 MPG big whoop, removed my spare like some other members and just keep a patch kit handy.