Ford Puma ST remap

The 1.5-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder in the Puma ST carries a reputation the badge earns honestly, and the factory calibration still leaves real headroom on the table. Stage 1 mapping is developed and verified at our Eccles facility on the 4WD Bapro dyno, so the number you're given is measured on your car, not lifted from a spec sheet. Call 0161 302 5117.

4WD Bapro dyno Every map verified against real power figures
Samuel Gunnell 10+ years of experience
Kess3 and CMD OBD port and bench tuning
6,000 sq ft workshop Eccles, Manchester

Ford Puma ST power figures

| Stage | BHP | Torque | Notes | |–-|–-|–-|–-| | Stock | 197 to 200 bhp | 320 Nm | EcoBoost 1.5 turbo, three-cylinder, FWD | | Stage 1 | | | Software only, no hardware changes |

Ford's own engineers built plenty of margin into this three-cylinder unit, and the factory map is set to cover cold starts, poor fuel and hot climates the car will likely never see on a UK road. That margin is exactly what Stage 1 recovers. The figures above aren't pulled from a forum thread or an average of what other Puma STs have supposedly made. They come from a baseline pull and a verification pull on our own rollers, on your car, on the day.

Flames from the exhaust during a run on the dyno
Performance cars on the workshop floor, with two-post lifts behind

What the gain feels like

The Puma ST already has a playful, eager character, and a Stage 1 remap sharpens that rather than changing it. Throttle response tightens up noticeably from low revs, and the mid-range pull that the three-cylinder engine relies on for overtakes and roundabout exits becomes stronger and easier to access without waiting for the turbo to spool. It's a car that rewards being driven with the throttle, and remapped, that reward comes sooner in the rev range and stays longer.

None of this changes how the car sits or handles. Stage 1 is a software-only recalibration of fuelling, boost and ignition timing, so the mechanical package stays exactly as Ford built it, just without the factory's conservative ceiling.

Every service available on the Puma ST

Stage 1 is the starting point, not the whole menu. Stage 2 is available where supporting hardware such as an upgraded intercooler and induction kit has been fitted, and we'll advise honestly on whether it's worth it for this engine before any work starts. An economy-focused remap is available for owners who want better fuel consumption from daily driving rather than more power. Standalone rolling road sessions let you get a baseline pull done, verify a modification you've already fitted, or simply see real numbers on paper. For the enthusiast owner, a flame tune (pops and bangs on the overrun) can be coded in, strictly for private and off-road enthusiast use.

Two Ford Transit Custom vans parked side by side
Datalog open on a laptop during a tuning session

Dyno proof for this platform

The Puma ST is front-wheel drive, and that doesn't make the dyno work any less important. A four-roller, load-simulated pull produces a repeatable, documented figure rather than a road estimate pieced together from a phone app and a straight stretch of dual carriageway. The same Bapro rig we use to calibrate AWD supercars is set up for this car's session, loading the front axle the way the road does and giving us clean, comparable data on the baseline pull and the verification pull that follows it.

That repeatability is the whole point. A number you can trust is one measured under the same conditions twice, not a single guess written down once.

Frequently asked questions

Are these power figures guaranteed on my car?
No figure is guaranteed before we've seen the car. Condition, mileage, fuel quality and any prior modifications all affect what a specific Puma ST will produce. What we can guarantee is that whatever figure we quote after your session is one we've measured on the dyno, not one copied from another car's result.
What affects the exact gain I'll see on my Puma ST?
The main factors are the car's service history, the condition of the turbo and intercooler, current mileage and the fuel it's been running on. A well-maintained Puma ST with no underlying issues will typically respond better and more predictably than one with a neglected service history.
Do you provide a printout of before-and-after figures?
Yes. Every Stage 1 session includes a baseline pull before we touch the calibration and a verification pull once the map is applied. You leave with both sets of figures, not just a claimed improvement.
What fuel does the Puma ST need after remapping?
Stage 1 calibration on the EcoBoost 1.5 is developed around standard UK 97 to 99 RON super unleaded. We'll confirm the exact requirement for your car and calibration at the time of the session.
Is Stage 2 worth it over Stage 1 on a Puma ST?
It depends on what supporting hardware is already fitted and what you want from the car. For most road-driven Puma STs, Stage 1 delivers the bulk of the usable gain. Stage 2 makes sense once an intercooler and induction upgrade are in place. We'll give you a straight answer rather than push hardware you don't need.

Get your Puma ST on the dyno. Contact us for a quote on Stage 1 or Stage 2 calibration, an economy remap, or a standalone rolling road session. Call 0161 302 5117 or visit us at HNA Facilities, Plot Zero, James Nasmyth Way, Eccles, Manchester M30 0SF. This is a fixed facility. Bring the car to us. See the full range we cover on the Ford remapping hub.

Tuner working on a calibration across two monitors