Comprehensive List of Possible Forscan Mods?

[Sunnyorlando]

1 hour ago, omar302 said:

 

Physically it's not possible because the high beam filaments of the inner bulbs are not connected. That bulb on HID equipped 2015-2018 models is a H15 bulb. A two filament bulb designed for DRL and high beam. Only the DRL filament is connected electrically. 

 

 

Did you install LED front turn signal bulbs? If yes, that's your issue and you have to disable "hyper flash" or "bulb out", not sure exactly what's it's called. The fast flashing happens when the vehicle detects a turn signal bulb is out, and when regular bulbs are replaced with LEDs, the difference in current makes the vehicle think the bulbs are out. 

The part about the fast flashing to let someone know that a bulb is out is something I'm familiar with. But since no bulbs are out I was wondering what could have caused us to start.

And no, I have not installed any LED turn signals. I did not change anything related to turn signals or illumination other than changing the number of flashes, at least that I recall. I will go back and look at the suggestions you're talking about the hyper flash and bulb out indication.

 

As to the DRL and high beam, yes it has an H15 in it and there are three wires going through the connector to the bulb. Are you suggesting that the high beam wire on the other end is not connected to anything?

You'd think that Ford would have wanted to save .005 cents for not running that wire there if it's not going to be used, imagine what that would save and weight on the vehicle..?

 

Thanks

Edited November 20, 2022 by Sunnyorlando
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[omar302]

10 hours ago, Sunnyorlando said:

As to the DRL and high beam, yes it has an H15 in it and there are three wires going through the connector to the bulb. Are you suggesting that the high beam wire on the other end is not connected to anything?

You'd think that Ford would have wanted to save .005 cents for not running that wire there if it's not going to be used, imagine what that would save and weight on the vehicle..?

 

On my 2016 Edge, I remember there are only two wires connected to the bulb connector. Ground and DRL. Are you saying yours has 3 wires? If yes, then that's different and my statement above would then be wrong or not applicable to your Edge.

[Sunnyorlando]

1 hour ago, omar302 said:

 

On my 2016 Edge, I remember there are only two wires connected to the bulb connector. Ground and DRL. Are you saying yours has 3 wires? If yes, then that's different and my statement above would then be wrong or not applicable to your Edge.

Yes, that is correct. I'd think there's a way to get power to it from the existing wiring.

 

Else - barring that I think can make a simple circuit using a relay to power the hi-beam when the HID triggers the eyelid/flipper that opens the HID for the pseudo hi-beam. There's enough room in the casing to have a small relay just sitting in there.

I think that adding that would improve the overall illumination on the road between the two.

 

[redden18]

Do not forget you can overheat and thus melt your bulb housing if using two filaments at the same time...

Moreover, you should think of power draw and about the sourse of additional power supply.

How it is done by Ford I think is reasonable...

[Sunnyorlando]

1 hour ago, redden18 said:

Do not forget you can overheat and thus melt your bulb housing if using two filaments at the same time...

Moreover, you should think of power draw and about the sourse of additional power supply.

How it is done by Ford I think is reasonable...

The dual filament issue is a non-issue because the DRL goes off when the lights come on. So that leaves the high beams operating on the one filament when the high beams are on, and those housings were originally designed for high beams.

As to the power, using a relay you get the power from a good source which can be from several places - that's not a prob

The trigger for the relay is a very low draw and it can be done from any source in the headlight that activates when the high beam is selected, like from the HID high beam flapper thing.

Frankly, I have built many circuits for electronics and I have never had an issue doing so. I definitely need better headlights than those HIDs, and this might be the solution.

[Wesow]

Gents,  

Looking in SECM Module for Engine Tune Selection page I could not find the Engine fitted in my car Edge ST-Line 2018 2.0L Diesel 210 HBP. Which one I should select?

Edited January 1, 2023 by Wesow

[Dasher21591]

On a 2001 Edge Limited  Has anyone been able to change the Temp gauge to give a temp number instead of just showing a Thermometer?

I've seen on some other Fords this has been done.

If anyone know the the mod # that would be great.

[redden18]

2 hours ago, Dasher21591 said:

On a 2001 Edge Limited  Has anyone been able to change the Temp gauge to give a temp number instead of just showing a Thermometer?

I've seen on some other Fords this has been done.

If anyone know the the mod # that would be great.

 

What Edge are you talking about? Edge was first presented in 2006 or 2007.

Mind posting a pictures of the issue you are referring to.

[Dasher21591]

On 1/15/2023 at 8:55 AM, redden18 said:

What Edge are you talking about? Edge was first presented in 2006 or 2007.

Mind posting a pictures of the issue you are referring to.

It's a 2011 Edge Limited AWD  I don't have a pic of the Forscan because that's the issue not sure what mod it is.  Would  be nice to figure this out.  When I first looked into it I was concerned about it overheating because the fans never came on.  I sense have replaced the fan module and they run when I turn on the A/C so hopefully they will run in warmer weather.  With the  idiot symbol all I know is if it's warmed up or not and where it normally rides.  I just really don't know what temp it is.  Like I said in my first post there is youtube videos of this being change on some Fords and I've tried what they did but they were not the Edge and maybe the wrong year. Any help with this would be greatly appreciate.  now let's see if the pic will send  

[omar302]

On 1/15/2023 at 6:17 PM, Dasher21591 said:

On a 2001 Edge Limited  Has anyone been able to change the Temp gauge to give a temp number instead of just showing a Thermometer?

I've seen on some other Fords this has been done.

If anyone know the the mod # that would be great.

 

 

That mod is done on 2015+ F-150 models with the 8" IPC. Not possible on the Edge.

You can use an OBD2 Reader and an app to read the temperature, or enter Engineering Mode in the IPC.

[JoeVic]

I use FORScan Lite to monitor the exact ECT.   Engine Coolant Temperature.  Also Transmission Fluid Temp.

 

It is a pain to reconnect the phone and app every time I start the engine though.

 

 

I have seen the actual temp displayed in a 2022 Ford Bronco.  Along with actual voltage.   Would like to see that in my Edge.

 

Edited January 24, 2023 by JoeVic

[MickeyV8]

Upgraded my Explorer from 2016 with a full digital IPC. 
has anyone a picture with the message „TOW MODE ACTIVATED“?

[WolfgangJT]

Hi all.  New here.   I have an Edge, but my wife has a 2017 Explorer.  I've noticed on a few Fords we've owned, there was a split 4 part screen trip summary, however,  I do not see that on her Explorer.

 

I saw several here seem to have had some extensive testing with Forscan.  Do any of you know if there is a way to turn this on in the IPC in Forscan?

 

Attached is an example shot of the screen I am talking about.

[warrenwvr@yahoo.com]

Has anyone tried to change theme permanently instead of one time, I was able to access hidden themes on my 17 edge sport by pressing seek up on wheel and dash at same time and was able to do ford gt

ford rs

ford st

etc

Edited June 15, 2023 by warrenwvr@yahoo.com
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[vega]

On 6/13/2023 at 8:51 PM, WolfgangJT said:

Hi all.  New here.   I have an Edge, but my wife has a 2017 Explorer.  I've noticed on a few Fords we've owned, there was a split 4 part screen trip summary, however,  I do not see that on her Explorer.

 

I saw several here seem to have had some extensive testing with Forscan.  Do any of you know if there is a way to turn this on in the IPC in Forscan?

 

Attached is an example shot of the screen I am talking about.

If it's not available through the settings for trips on the dash, her IPC may need updated firmware.     

[vega]

If it's not available through the settings for trips on the dash, her IPC may need updated firmware.   

[EDST777]

 

Maybe someone knows the mods for 2006-10, it's just some kind of mystery and there are very few of these mods. I would like to purchase a mod for turning on/off the "dark showroom" function on a Ford Edge 2008 Limited with all-wheel drive

 

Any mods that are suitable for 1.0 and have an application interest, I'm looking for how to turn on the "dark salon" and "Euro radio", any thoughts!)

[MEADS72]

I have a 2022 edge se . It came without heated steering wheel. I have purchased the steering wheel, clock spring and heated wheel module. I have forescan but cant find an Edge spread sheet on how to turn it on.  Any help would be appreciated.

 

[redden18]

On 11/28/2023 at 7:54 AM, MEADS72 said:

I have a 2022 edge se . It came without heated steering wheel. I have purchased the steering wheel, clock spring and heated wheel module. I have forescan but cant find an Edge spread sheet on how to turn it on.  Any help would be appreciated.

 

try this, it is for Mondeo/Fusion but many their mods are working on Edge as well

 

Enable Heated Steering Wheel Vehicle Support (Requires New Steering Wheel and HSWM Module Installed):		Note: Also, HSW needs to be enabled in IPC for Remote Starter and APIM to Turn On/Off when desired
7A7-01-02 (2013+ MY)	xxxX xxxx xxxx	For more details, see this thread: http://www.2gfusions.net/showthread.php?tid=6598
(FCIM)	0 (Disabled)
	8 (Enabled)
Heated Steering Wheel Temp:
714-02-01 (2013+ MY)	xxXX XXXX xx
(HSWM)	44 4444 (68º - 2013/2014/2015 Fusion/MKZ Default)
	4C 4C4C (76ºF)
	54 5454 (84ºF - 2015 Mondeo Default)
	58 5858 (88ºF)
	5A 5A5A (90ºF)
	5C 5C5C (92ºF - 2016/2017 Fusion Default)
	5E 5A5E (94ºF)
	64 6464 (100ºF - 2016/2017 MKZ Default)

[johnmarkp]

I did the Forscan mod to turn on Bambi Mode this week.  While doing the mod, I saw an option to have the appropriate fog light go on when using the blinker.  Both mods work as advertised.

The whole process took ten minutes.

[Dallas150]

Good day,

I am looking to see if anyone knows how to keep the heated seats and steering wheel on after a remote start and after getting in the vehicle and hitting the start button.  I know about all the remote start settings in the IPC, that's not what I am talking about.  On my 2019 F150 Lariat, after I remote start either in the winter or summer, when I get in the vehicle (after remote starting) the truck will keep the heated steering wheel and seats on after pushing the start button.  Or in the summer it will keep the cooled seats on.  In my 2016 MKX after remote starting and getting in and pushing the start button, the heated seats and wheel turn off.  They work automatically when remote starting but I'd like them to stay on like my truck does.  All IPC settings match in both vehicles, not sure if this is a firmware thing or can be enabled in forscan.  Thanks.

[omar302]

4 hours ago, Dallas150 said:

Good day,

I am looking to see if anyone knows how to keep the heated seats and steering wheel on after a remote start and after getting in the vehicle and hitting the start button.  I know about all the remote start settings in the IPC, that's not what I am talking about.  On my 2019 F150 Lariat, after I remote start either in the winter or summer, when I get in the vehicle (after remote starting) the truck will keep the heated steering wheel and seats on after pushing the start button.  Or in the summer it will keep the cooled seats on.  In my 2016 MKX after remote starting and getting in and pushing the start button, the heated seats and wheel turn off.  They work automatically when remote starting but I'd like them to stay on like my truck does.  All IPC settings match in both vehicles, not sure if this is a firmware thing or can be enabled in forscan.  Thanks.

 

I got it to work on my 2016 Edge as you describe by updating the firmware of the FCIM using ForScan. I have done several years ago so I don't remember the details. However, I do not have a heated steering wheel, so I can't confirm it, but the cooled seats do stay on. Also if I manually start the vehicle, the cooled seats will turn on if they were on last time before turning the engine off. 

[Dallas150]

Thanks once again @omar302.  Updating the FCIM firmware enabled this feature. 

For those curious my previous files were:

 

Strategy:      FA1T-14G121-AG    updated to: HA1T-14G121-AE

Calibration: FA1T-14G122-AG    updated to: HA1T-14G122-AE

 

Files were available on the Ford site.

 

[redden18]

On 1/14/2024 at 9:05 PM, omar302 said:

 

I got it to work on my 2016 Edge as you describe by updating the firmware of the FCIM using ForScan. I have done several years ago so I don't remember the details. However, I do not have a heated steering wheel, so I can't confirm it, but the cooled seats do stay on. Also if I manually start the vehicle, the cooled seats will turn on if they were on last time before turning the engine off. 

Omar302,

maybe you could help me as well.

I have 2012 Explorer which has touch FCIM (no physical buttons) and which I was unfortunate to brake so my emergency button has crashed and stopped working. I sourced FCIM from same model year Explorer and swapped with the broken one. Everything seems to be working except that it is not really. The fan speed goes to maximum on its own every so often. This happening all the time once vehicle has warmed up (that is the reason I suspecting). To reduce the speed of the fan I can only use FCIM button, if I try to use IPC screen for that, the fan speed goes up right away. It is either bad CB on FCIM  or I need to replace the firmware to match the original one.

BTW, my Explorer never had the option to heat or cool the seats when remote starting which kinda sucks. Maybe my model year did not have that ability and it maybe more involved rather then just a firmware update.

Do you have any thoughts on that?

Edited January 23 by redden18

[omar302]

8 hours ago, redden18 said:

Omar302,

maybe you could help me as well.

I have 2012 Explorer which has touch FCIM (no physical buttons) and which I was unfortunate to brake so my emergency button has crashed and stopped working. I sourced FCIM from same model year Explorer and swapped with the broken one. Everything seems to be working except that it is not really. The fan speed goes to maximum on its own every so often. This happening all the time once vehicle has warmed up (that is the reason I suspecting). To reduce the speed of the fan I can only use FCIM button, if I try to use IPC screen for that, the fan speed goes up right away. It is either bad CB on FCIM  or I need to replace the firmware to match the original one.

BTW, my Explorer never had the option to heat or cool the seats when remote starting which kinda sucks. Maybe my model year did not have that ability and it maybe more involved rather then just a firmware update.

Do you have any thoughts on that?

 

To me it sounds like the replacement FCIM is bad.