ForScan mod - enable all drive modes: eco, sport, mud and snow (confirmed working)

[Calebflame]

Applies to all trims w/AWD with or without an FX4 package.

This so far has been tested on an XL trim with a 2.0L gas engine, AWD w/o the FX4 package and has since been confirmed to work with the FX4 package option.

It has also been confirmed that it can be used on FWD vehicles. Performance testing still to be determined for FWD.


This assumes you know how to use Forscan. Also make sure you back up your ABS settings before doing this. If you screw it up badly a simple restore of your back up settings may not be enough. You might also have to do an ABS module reset afterwards.

There are 2 ways to go about this.

Method 1 - enable either the FX4 package or non FX4 package.

To switch between both

ABS
760-02-01
xxxx-xxxx-x*xx

For non FX4 package and eco / sport drive modes enabled change to xxxx-xxxx-x1xx
For FX4 package and mud / snow drive modes change to xxxx-xxxx-x8xx

Next you need to enable the selectable drive modes for the package you want active. See SDM section for drive mode selection.

Method 2 - This allows for all 4 modes to be usable at the same time

First you need to disable ABS as a selectable drive mode. This will bypass register 760-02-01. You can leave that setting to your vehicle's default setting.

ABS
760-04-01
xxxx-xxxx-x*xx
change * to 0 to disable the ABS drive mode selector
This now allows you to use all 4 modes.

Next you need to enable the drive modes. See SDM section.

SDM (selectable drives modes)
This is required regardless of what method you use.

shortcut code - recommended for method 2.
760-04-03
0000 0001 EB5A
This enables all 4 modes - eco, sport, mud and snow


To enable FX4 modes

FX4 package - recommended code for method 1
760-04-03
xxxx-xxx1-E1xx
This enables both mud and snow modes

xxxx-xxx1-x1xx
xxx1 = snow
x1xx = eco and sport not present

xxxx-xxxx-E1xx
Exxx = mud / ruts
x1xx = eco and sport not present

To enable non FX4 modes

non FX4 package - recommended code for method 1
760-04-03
xxxx-xxxx-6Bxx
6 = eco and sport present / no mud mode
B = eco and sport

xxxx-xxxx-63xx
6 = eco and sport present / no mud mode
3 = eco w/o sport

xxxx-xxxx-69xx
6 = eco and sport present / no mud mode
9 = sport w/o eco

Is it possible to do this with ids or fdrs?

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[Kenny]

Where can I find the codes to disable to the open door chimes?

Here are the three modules where I made changes:

ABS MODULE
disabled ABS
enabled Sport, Eco modes

BCM MODULE (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
disabled BMS / Auto Start Stop system

IPC MODULE (INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL, OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NAVIGATION)
disabled Auto Stop Start
disabled Chimes - Driver Belt Minder
disabled Chimes - Vehicle running with door open (2-Manual Transmission)

 

[dalonso_9]

Here are the three modules where I made changes:

ABS MODULE
disabled ABS
enabled Sport, Eco modes

BCM MODULE (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
disabled BMS / Auto Start Stop system

IPC MODULE (INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL, OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NAVIGATION)
disabled Auto Stop Start
disabled Chimes - Driver Belt Minder
disabled Chimes - Vehicle running with door open (2-Manual Transmission)

Right On. Thank you!

 

[Kenny]

Right On. Thank you!

I found the instructions confusing and had to figure out on my own how to use Forscan. First make sure you have the latest version, as all the modes you need to change are in plain English. Then make sure to back up all the modules. I can't find where I wrote down how to do that.
Once I figured it out how to make the modifications, I tried to write down simplified instructions that (hopefully) I can remember next time I go into Forscan. Hopefully these make sense to you too

How to Add Eco and Sport modes with Forscan

- OBD & USB plugged in
- Connect Car first, vehicle interface upper left, OK
- Key ON
- Configuration and Programming, 3rd from bottom on left
- ABS Module configuration
- Run Service Procedure (lower left)
- Select SDM . . . ABS
- Edit Selected button (lower left), change to Disabled
- Do same with Sport and Eco modes, change to Enabled
- Write changes (lower left)
- Turn vehicle off
- Start car

 

[dalonso_9]

I found the instructions confusing and had to figure out on my own how to use Forscan. First make sure you have the latest version, as all the modes you need to change are in plain English. Then make sure to back up all the modules. I can't find where I wrote down how to do that.
Once I figured it out how to make the modifications, I tried to write down simplified instructions that (hopefully) I can remember next time I go into Forscan. Hopefully these make sense to you too

How to Add Eco and Sport modes with Forscan

- OBD & USB plugged in
- Connect Car first, vehicle interface upper left, OK
- Key ON
- Configuration and Programming, 3rd from bottom on left
- ABS Module configuration
- Run Service Procedure (lower left)
- Select SDM . . . ABS
- Edit Selected button (lower left), change to Disabled
- Do same with Sport and Eco modes, change to Enabled
- Write changes (lower left)
- Turn vehicle off
- Start car

I was able to get eco and sport mode earlier. But those chimes are just so annoying. It mean the darn thing goes off for everything

 

[Calebflame]

Here are the three modules where I made changes:

ABS MODULE
disabled ABS
enabled Sport, Eco modes

BCM MODULE (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
disabled BMS / Auto Start Stop system

IPC MODULE (INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL, OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NAVIGATION)
disabled Auto Stop Start
disabled Chimes - Driver Belt Minder
disabled Chimes - Vehicle running with door open (2-Manual Transmission)

Did you have to disable abs to enable sport and eco mode?

 

[Kenny]

Did you have to disable abs to enable sport and eco mode?

Yes but you're not disabling ABS on your brakes. This has been asked and discussed in this forum before. Don't ask me what it does, but you have to do it, and you still have ABS braking, I've verified it. I cannot get my wheels to skid no matter what mode I'm in.

 

[jalbano2]

Here are the three modules where I made changes:

ABS MODULE
disabled ABS
enabled Sport, Eco modes

BCM MODULE (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
disabled BMS / Auto Start Stop system

IPC MODULE (INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL, OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NAVIGATION)
disabled Auto Stop Start
disabled Chimes - Driver Belt Minder
disabled Chimes - Vehicle running with door open (2-Manual Transmission)

Thanks for the info. Any screen shots or better a video

Here are the three modules where I made changes:

ABS MODULE
disabled ABS
enabled Sport, Eco modes

BCM MODULE (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
disabled BMS / Auto Start Stop system

IPC MODULE (INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL, OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NAVIGATION)
disabled Auto Stop Start
disabled Chimes - Driver Belt Minder
disabled Chimes - Vehicle running with door open (2-Manual Transmission)

Thanks for the info. Any screen shots or better yet a quick video?

 

[Maverick2022XL]

Is it possible to do this with ids or fdrs?

No reason it shouldn't as long as they give you direct write access to the module addresses if it isn't some pre-selectable option.

 

[Kenny]

Thanks for the info. Any screen shots or better a video

No video. I took these two screenshots.

 

[Kenny]

Thanks for the info. Any screen shots or better a video

Here are the videos I watched before messing with Forscan, four parts. There could be better ones out there now. This guy's YouTube channel is #forscan. One thing I did not get from the videos (I think it was from someone on here) is that you need to download the very latest version of Forscan, where the commands and settings are all in plain English, so you don't need any spreadsheets explaining what codes are for which module or feature.

YouTube channel: #forscan





This one also looked interesting, altho I did not watch the whole thing.

 

[Jawny]

Hey guys, made a quick video if anyone is struggling getting Eco and Sport mode enabled on an FX4. Pretty straight forward, but this might help a few folks.

Thanks dude, helped a brother out who never used forscan.

 

[Jawny]

Yes, all done with Forscan. The instructions could be better. Tried once to figure it out with no success and posted here. Then someone told me you need the latest version, which ends in .147 and has specific features added for the Maverick. I had the .146 so upgraded to .147 and everything was in plain English, no spreadsheet needed and no mods to the "as built" files, which are all codes. I ended up figuring it out how to do it by trial and error. Basically you can back up each module using the "as built" files, then update the software in the module that doesn't say "as built." (example: you'll see an ABS file and another ABS AS-BUILT file). I'm attaching a screenshot showing changes in the ABS module for the drive modes. Keep in mind that when you disable "ABS" it has nothing to do with your brakes, you're just allowing a different configuration to the drive modes than what it came with from the factory. Here are the changes I made:

ABS MODULE
disabled ABS
enabled Sport, Eco modes

BCM MODULE (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
disabled BMS / Auto Start Stop system

IPC MODULE (INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL, OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NAVIGATION)
disabled Auto Stop Start
disabled Chimes - Driver Belt Minder
disabled Chimes - Passenger Belt Minder
disabled Chimes - Vehicle running with door open (2-Manual Transmission)

You're awesome, this worked flawlessly. I was nervous about messing with Forscan, thanks again!

 

[Maverick2023]

for hybrid owners, who has done this and is it worth it to have the 2 modes that are missing sand and mud?

 

[Bushpilot]

for hybrid owners, who has done this and is it worth it to have the 2 modes that are missing sand and mud?

I have been wondering this for a while as well.

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