Is forscan available for the everyday person to purchase and use? I need to recalibrate the radar module in the front bumper of my 2016 explorer, and I can't really afford the $800+ the dealership wants to charge me to do it.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Yes google it

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

forscan.org/home.html

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3Tof5Ls

@jonmccormick8683

Жыл бұрын

ForScan is free, but you need the quality $40-80 cable to work well. Every Ford owner especially with newer vehicles should be using these powerful Ford software tools.

@Sagittarius-88

Жыл бұрын

It's free, but certain functions will only be available with an extended license, which you have to pay for. The extended license is absolutely worth it, in my opinion.

Forscan is an invaluable part of my toolbox. Thank you for showing AS BUILT configuration!

@fordboss, you should do a series on Forscan for Superdutys. Your explanations are clear and easy to understand. Cheers.

I happen to really like FORscan for what I am able to do with it. Started out with it several years back by programming on RKE for some guys in my Panther group who got 2008+ Police Interceptors ...

Thanks fella for showing this! I know some folks hate this feature on there vehicles.

ForScan is definitely on my list of things disabling the S/S function and enabling Bambi mode are almost a necessity I was hoping the Ford Performance tune I just installed would remove the speed limiter as well but looks like I’m adding it to the things I want to change with ForScan. You know for driving on a closed course 😉🤫😇

Thanks so much! Been waiting years to do this

I've done this on so many ford trucks suvs even a transit connect I've lost count. I like unlocking the Bambi mode ( fog lamps with high beams are on), navigation in motion, and express window feature as well on some models

I rented a car in the south of France (my nose in the air). It was very annoying that the engine AND a/c would quit at a stop sign. I found out that the slightest pressure on the clutch kept the engine running.

I use it on every Ford I've had. Always backup the original ones and I print out as built sheet for just in case issues.

I did the same thing with my 21 Ranger. That and Bambi mode are a must.

Great info, as usual. Thanks.

I rented a f150 with the start stop junk. I hated it. It reminds me of all the times my cars went silent at a traffic light and I had to push it to the curb.😄

Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Hell yeah. I just ordered me a dongle last night so I can turn off that damn annoying hyperflash on my turn signals because of the LED lights I've been putting on my truck. Plus I want to use the "Bambi mode" feature for my 2011 F150. Thanks for this video, Rich!

@coldjello8436

Жыл бұрын

Go back to stock lighting before it's too late.

@alextran8188

Жыл бұрын

@@coldjello8436 no.

@bearing_aficionado

Жыл бұрын

@@coldjello8436 why? What for? LED's are so much better and brighter!

@M4sterT3ch

Жыл бұрын

Just add a resistor at each bulb, no more hyperflash.

@bearing_aficionado

Жыл бұрын

@@M4sterT3ch I did and still not working right. Tired of messing with it.

Good morning, I have a 2023 F150 Tremor with the 5.0. Will using your instructions also disable the BMS? As much as I would like to disable the Stop/Start function. I don't want to sacrifice another feature in doing so. I am sure the BMS has it's share downsides as well.

Will disabling this get rid of the wrench light when resetting the DTC code for the related code for the aux trans pump? 2nd time this pump has gone out now and tired of dealing with it.

I bought a $3.50 trailer light tester and plugged it into the 4 pin trailer connection. Auto stop/start thinks a trailer is hooked up and disables the S/S feature. Works perfectly without side effects.

@FordBossMe

7 ай бұрын

You know at this point I don't even care what people do I've explained the consequences of this all but it seems I have to be on repeat .... telling the vehicle a trailer is attached changes certain characteristics of the vehicle that you wouldn't even comprehend

Hi mate, do you know if forscan will work on the new gen Everest or Ranger?

Keep up the great work.

So as per your other video where you talk about the bad battery solution and tell everyone that using other methods disable other features. Have you actually confirmed that every other feature of this this truck is still operational after using ForScan to disable Auto S/S?

About to do this now. I used forscan after installing an oem 36 gallon tank and new fuel pump unit to tell my combination meter that it has a bigger tank. Now I get about 650 miles before I gotta fill up.

@Kazuma.-

Жыл бұрын

Finally did this tonight and it is awesome. It doesn't even show up in the menus on the dash.

Ford Boss Me, will Forscan work on '22 or '23 Ford Maverick Hybrids? I got a Maverick on order.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

We have to wait and see I think it does but I'm unsure

Foreskin software makes for an interesting but awkward vehicle interface.

When I ordered my 2022 F 150 Platinum, I was able to select Auto Start/Stop DELETE...$50 credit on the price. Also, If I install Forscan, will it have an affect on my warranty (factory and Extended)? Thx for great content & info! Wish you were at a dealership here in N.E. Florida!

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

You're not installing for scan on the computer you are installing it on your laptop so you can use it on any Ford vehicle over and over again

@stevenamos513

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe THX!

@reedvending2384

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenamos513 i have it, it works well. He is using it the little harder way. If you go in the option that is not as built it will give you a listing of everything and what it is. Can turn on and off all sorts of things and do diag with it.

Hi, what is the difference between this method vs selecting the option below (Not the as built format)? What i understand the (Not as built option) is more user friendly or graphic friendly..... On another videos shows there is only one step with the graphic friendly interface on the BCM module to achieve the result, that's why I'm asking if this method is more secure or why is it better?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

This method with the computer is permanent you don't have to keep resetting it every time you get in the vehicle and that's what people are complaining about is having to remember to reset it when they were not remembering to reset it when they get in the vehicle so they just wanted permanently disabled and that's what I did here

@jel32407

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe I think the non "as built" option is actually permanent and you don't have to keep hitting the button to turn the feature off. If I'm not mistaken, using the non as-built achieves the same result, but it's easier as well as safer. Correct me if I'm wrong or if you've done both methods.

I had no idea this could be done with Forscan, I wound up buying one of those $80 inline chips, but I got lucky and bought it for $40 off someone who accidentally bought the wrong one for their vehicle. Was this setting recently discovered for the 2020's? Also, forscan is totally free - just get the trial, you need to wait an hour or so to get the key and you can renew the trial when it expires. A little bit of a hassle but not required to buy the lifetime license. If you use it frequently, I'd recommend buying it but if you only use it periodically and can put up with a few hoops to jump through then go w/ the trial of Forscan.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

They make it available to the consumer so I figure I should support the company and pay for the lifetime membership because they did something for us I think we should be doing something for them and not just trying to get it for free all the time I think people should pay for it because it is such a fabulous tool and no it's been around people just think that you have to stop at 19 with the programming in 20 works just as good the same way

@seanmcne

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Oh totally fair point, I realize the end of my comment seemed like it was aimed at you - I was actually putting that out there for others. Makes total sense to me that you'd buy it given your use, etc. Thanks for the continued content! PS: I think there was actually a period of time where US folks couldn't pay for it and only could use the trial. I believe the devs of ForScan are in Russia and sending money to russia had some issues - but I think they've found a legit way to handle that now.

I so wish this could be done to my '16 Mercedes E350 4-Matic. Everyone, including the techs at Mercedes Service department tell me that it can't be disabled. I wish Mercedes offered a $90 button to install, or a $500 button for that matter. Pushing the disable button only locks it out until the engine is shut down. Sometimes I forget to push the disable button and when the engine shuts down at a light, I cringe with the thought of the damage I think takes place.

Any tips on how to get a dealershop to do this? I've tried calling seven places for our 2021 Expedition. Thanks again for all your hard work.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

They won't under warranty and lots don't know how to do this

Hey Rich, do you really see an issue with auto stop start or its just annoying to some?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

It's more annoying to some people than anything but I have had more auto start/stop starters fail than regular starters

Why didn't Ford make activation of start/stop a operator option from dash controls?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

They did but every time you key cycle it comes back and then you have to turn it off again

Just curious, couldn’t you do that with the Ford IDS/VCM OR J2534 and By going into programming and inputting the as built data manually?🤔

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

You could it's just easier doing it this way you would have to trick the computer into manual entry by not putting the VIN number in and all these other things it's not even worth it it's just not worth it at all it's 50,000 times easier to use IDs

@elinambo

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Thank you for replying and thanks for the knowledge you share on your videos.I will try to add it to my arsenal of diagnostics.

Would that work on a 22 ford edge ?

hello thanks for the great info on the ford vehicles, I have a 20220ford explorer do you know if its the same value as the f150? thanks for you help.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

No I don't know honestly

Nice. Thats cool ive been using hp tuners for stuff like that. I wonder if its possible to do the same with gm vehicles. Word of advice. I would note keep any kind of paper trail for that. You dont want the epa breathing down your neck over it.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

They can't do s*** to me I'm not doing anything illegal

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

I disabled them because the starters are having problems on these 2018-20 vehicles and I believe a lot of it has to do with the auto start stop so with that being said I'm clear

@jasonwillen4468

Жыл бұрын

Lol thats the same thing i said. But we where told they have gone after mostly shops not individuals for doing any kind of modifications to alter any emissions controls on vehicles not specifically for off road use. I will still continue to make my changes as long as i am able. We just keep no kinda paper trail for that kinda stuff. Dont want them fining us for disabling start stop,dod(afm), changing converter functions stuff like that. You know the stuff that will make a customers car actually last.

@jasonwillen4468

Жыл бұрын

Update. Was just on epa website checking the clean air act. Looks like your good. Its still kinda a gray area. But since fords have a button (option) to turn it off. Its ok. For other manufacturers like gm with no on or off option on the vehicle. Not so much. Anyways keep up the videos always enjoy the content. Just looking out.

Thanks for this video. I ordered a Maverick and would love to pay my dealer to disable the start/stop and the totally annoying double honk when the door is closed with engine on. Would/could they do it ? Stay well 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

It all depends on the dealership and the technician if they're willing to do it

@ChrisWilliams-nu1sf

Жыл бұрын

I ordered a F-150 this spring and specifically asked that the vehicle not include the auto start/stop feature.

Thank you! Thank you!

What is Bambi mode? And can you show which parameters to change for a 2021 bronco sport to disable the start stop please?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

I do not know what the parameters are for the 2021 Bronco and vanity mode is when you turn your lights on all the lights are not from what I understand but I would like to suggest that you go to the forscan forum and sign up and start learning about it

Looks like the programming is binary. Does the program come with a detailed manual?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

No you have to learn the programming they have an online source which I've replied in multiple comments already for people to go to the online forums and hang out and learn

If you want to disable auto start/stop on your F150 (works on 2021-2023 models for sure, don't know about older models or the upcoming 2024 refresh, but I'm pretty sure its the same or similar.) Go into your infotainment system. Bring up Features. Bring up towing. Choose select default trailer. That's it. That's all you have to do. Don't buy any devices. Don't jumper the button. Don't disconnect the BMS from the negative lead on the battery. The truck will think a trailer is connected, but it won't cut off your backup camera, or give you any warning messages or anything like that. Plus you don't run any risk of voiding your warranty, or shorting your circuitry with some cheap Chinese "auto start eliminator," or by plugging in some trailer circuit test kit that isn't designed to be left in as you drive the truck every day leaving it exposed to the elements.

@denisewildfortune4058

9 ай бұрын

I've never seen this solution online. Do I have to go back into setting to reconnect my trailer? Thanks!

Do you need to reconfigure anything after your write everything? Or do you just write all 3 then you are done? I did it and I'm having a unknown code related to bcm to pcm. But I also recalibrate speedometer. Not sure what to do about the code. The light is not on but if I run a scan it shows the code.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

I don't know what to tell you man I've never had a problem after I write these

@dawsonbass7056

Жыл бұрын

Also, does this void your warranty?

This work only with pay licence or not? Work also for Ford Focus 101 pk Ecoboost 2019??? Thx

Hi, what parameter has to be changed in order to enable multimedia without ignition, no key, you open the car and just switch multimedia on and it will stay on until you switch it off. Please advise forscan settings.

@FordBossMe

Ай бұрын

Idk

Do you know the data changes required for a 2022 explorer ST? I see the lines are different from f150

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

No you're going to have to jump on the forums on forscan and search around

Is this available for 2019 raptor? Do you have link to everything I need?

I know you said it works on 2015-2020 but have you tried it on any newer ones? I have a 2021 and would love to do this

@rcpilot82

Жыл бұрын

Same here, just concerned about screwing with my warranty

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Don't worry about it until you get further down the road I have not done it on anything newer than a 20

Oh I wish I could do that to my 2018!!

Most grateful

Rich how do you know how to change the numbers that you’re changing? Is this info available with forscan

@FordBossMe

7 ай бұрын

Forscan has an online forum people learn from

If I wanted to figure out the codes and values myself, how do I do that? In other words, I would like to see what is possible to change with Forscan. Is there docs on each code and the possible values and what each does?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Jump on the forscan forum online

@xamarinmaster1403

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe thanks. I did find that eventually. However, I am specifically looking for some setting in forscan to prevent recirc from turning itself off. I know this is a feature from the factory to control humidity in the cabin, but I can turn off recirc on my own. I don’t want to smell exhaust from the car in front. I have found a few posts of people trying various forscan settings and nothing works. I would pay money for a software solution to this problem.

Would doing this void the warranty/premium care?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

No not really because you're not affecting the system overall and as long as you're open with your technician when you drop it off say hey I have Auto start-stop programmed out of it I just want to let you know that's the only thing I have programmed out of it they're not going to have an issue with you

2019 expedition, Did the 3 code changes and now i have "charging system service soon " warning. Anyone have updated codes?

Not sure if Forscan was available in 2019 when I bought me new F150 Platinum. Absolutely hated the auto start stop so bought the in-line device to disable the most stupid thing ford has done for sometime. Best $75 I ever spent.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

It was available

@elcouz

Жыл бұрын

forscan exist from 2008 even earlier

I just ordered my cable and downloading Forscan will it be married to my truck or can I use it on other vehicles?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

You can use it on Ford and Mazda vehicles it's not married to your truck

I love forscan. Is there a way to find locations for stuff. Like being able to roll windows down with key fob. I heard that’s an option. Just trying to find a chart or easier way to find

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

You just have to jump online and see in the Forum what's available and learn from those guys that's how I learned

@LukesGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe will do. I first got it for my 6.0 powerstroke. But found it’s good to use on my 2016 f150. Thanks again.

@LukesGarage

Жыл бұрын

I was able to find them for 2015-2020 f150 and I converted them to excel spreadsheet if you want a copy. Here’s the link. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uDSQ1Z5a2Wt8-kjrSiVSlDFGFHnfeuhb3RTMVz95730/htmlview#gid=815852466

Won’t FORScan do all of what you just did using the “easy” way? As in not plugging numbers editing the As Built Data. Just choosing Disable Auto Start/Stop in the easy one click menu on FORScan?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

No

@DownRange02

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe So in order to disable start stop on the late model F-150, you can only do it by altering the As Built Data? I ask because on my 22 Ranger, you just disable in the BdyCM menu & don’t have to do it through that As Built Data option.

Rich, will this also work through FORscan on a 2020 Corsair?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Yes of course it's a Ford product it will work for sure

@johnneidert5777

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Thanks, and I'd like to make sure that the same codes would work in my modules. I can't imagine that they would be different.

This might be a dumb queston... Have a truck that the start/stop transmission pump went out. If I go in and reprogram to disable the start/stop, will I be able to delete the code for the bad pump? Thanks for the great video by the way.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea

@brandonanderson6429

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe honest answer is what I wanted... thanks

Just curious, can you deactivate the 4cyl. shutoff on the 5.0 using forscan?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

I don't know that I'm sure they have some kind of aftermarket dongle like they do for the GM AFM shut off but that vehicle's too new for me to know any of that stuff just jump on the forscan Forum like I've been replying to people and start researching

@codya4320

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Oh ok thanks. I appreciate the reply brother. I enjoy all your videos, thank for putting time into them

I wonder if this will work on a 2020 Expedition?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

It will and if it doesn't you can always switch it back but I'm pretty sure it will make sure you keep track of what you're changing

Is Forscan good for turning off the horn blasting off when you exit the vehicle and closing the door to check something outside on your vehicle for example and what is the current price of the Forscan. thx for the video

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Go online and Google the name of the device and there is a forum for them jump in the Forum and learn as much as you can I cannot talk about a lot of stuff here

can't the owner just disable it each time they start it?If you don't want to program it.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Hi I had a question about my lane departure that's connected to the steering wheel which gave resistance when it sensed the vehicle drifting out of the lane. I have a 2018 F150 Lariat and have noticed that the steering wheel doesn't give that strong resistance to prevent the lane departure even if it's set to the highest warning. I consulted my local dealership and the couldn't offer any solution. I figure that it's something in the steering wheel that is loose that makes the steering wheel tight on drifts and vibrate once crossing the lane without turning on blinkers. I'm trying to find something online that I could take to my local dealership to explain and provide a fix, can anyone help? Last time I'll let anyone drive my truck

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

I'm not quite sure I understand what's going on but what I can tell you is the steering wheel is supposed to turn you back into your lane if the turn signal is not turned on that's a normal function and if you try to push back through it it will create some resistance

@anthonytyler4338

Жыл бұрын

Yes that what I'm talking about, it use to do that,now I get very little resistance and I'm trying to figure out what can be done to get the settings back to normal where it will give that resistance and vibration again.....my dealer didn't know

@watershed44

Жыл бұрын

@@anthonytyler4338 Sounds like you need to call Ford Corporate and open up a case ticket with a regional service rep from the factory, they will probably know the answer to this question. Set up an appointment with the rep at the dealership of your choice and meet them there.

@anthonytyler4338

Жыл бұрын

Ok thank you. I will do that

@watershed44

Жыл бұрын

@@anthonytyler4338 Post back with the outcome if you can, thanks.

That’s so cool brother

Is this the same info for a 2020 explorer?

@FordBossMe

11 ай бұрын

I believe so

Will it work on a 2020 explorer st?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Jump on the forscan forum and research

take care of the door chime while your in there! LMAO!

Will Forscan install on IPad Pro?

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Idk lol @PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod

A full drive ability Diag on Forscan would make a cool video. I would like to see how it compares with IDS.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree but that also takes much more time that I don't have to dedicate to that type of segment maybe in the future but I have a full-time job and I have to also take care of a family and that would take a lot of time for me to put together

@snizzytown5217

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe I totally understand.

Ford gave me $50 credit for no stop start. Win

Is it the same for ford fusion 2020

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

You'll have to jump on the forums for the program and see if it is the same I don't know if it is I've never done a fusion

Any evidence yet of the damage auto start/stop is causing on these vehicles. I cringe everytime it does it.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

No none

Hey man, Why don't you get one of those wi-fi mouse to work on your lap top, works way better.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

I don't really need it it's fine this way

Man Id love to do this to my truck. But with my luck Id hit the wrong damn thing and not know how to fix it.

If this will also disable the autolock feature i'll gladly buy one.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

This will do about 75% of what the Ford scan tool will do so you might want to get it just to have it

I've found the easiest thing for me to do is simply ease off brake pedal just a smig when I stop. Auto stop cuts off until next stop, do same.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Ultimately without doing any type of modification or programming you are correct or just leave the Heat or the AC on max but this is the easiest way overall you cannot cut this out from underneath anything this is by far the easiest the most cost-effective critical way most efficient way of doing it

This is like hacking the Microsoft windows registry back years ago, but then one wrong entry would make it un-bootable.

Watch this video on a large screen TV (use KZread) to see better.

5 lines of code to disable what should never been installed on the car.

"deleting this app may affect the operation of other apps"

I HATE the start stop crap, it is the reason why I bought a 2017 F-150. That and the fact I did not want to be a guinea pig for the NEW and wonderful 10 speed and the gee we are doing away with steel liners in the 5.0 liter. Thanks but NO thanks. We all saw how that went.

@MikeCarusoGPlus

Жыл бұрын

Yea I had a 2019 traded it for a 2017, much better.

Forscan?? as a immature 53 year old that sounds like, and would be called in the workshop......................Forskin 🤣🤣.........then i realise you have the same sense of humour lol

So I am curious - do you approve of this method? Because in another video 2 years ago you encourage not to mess with how the vehicle is built. So disabling it theough Forescan is OK? kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5WjqNCcmrO7kso.html

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

So you have to kind of decipher between what I was talking about then and what I'm talking about in this video back then I was telling people not to be tampering with what's already there I didn't say anything about changing the programming to make it think nothing was ever built that way and that was the purpose of this video I was pretty clear about that if you can go in and change the way the vehicle thinks it was built and turn off the auto start stop that's the ultimate way to actually do it the correct way not buying tools to trick it and unplugging connectors and things of this nature

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

You linking a video trying to prove a point or maybe even using it as reference I appreciate but also at the same time you have to understand you guys on your part I expect to use some of the thinking skill to say what he was talking about was don't modify what's already there but if you can change the way the vehicle thinks in a professional way like I did here then you're not really tampering with the physical attributes of the vehicle by unplugging things or adding things to it all you're doing is changing programming

@nope_not-showing-my-name

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Not trying to be a smart ass, it was a genuine question. I agree that disconnecting wires is crazy. But, are you saying that programming, or changing specific behavior via Forescan is "OK" and is not considered "interferring" with the vehicle's warranty? Thanks.

Disabled dash light, switch and module all with forscan, no trace save for actual switch on dash

Forscan NOT Forskin. LOL