Forscan Ideas for Dummies (Things You Can Do Using Easy Mode)

[EONR24]

It's the cruise control model. I have adaptive cruise. Do you?

I have cruise control and ford co pilot360 but I don’t think I have adaptive cruise.
2024 XL AWD ECOBOOST only options I got was the 4k tow and the ford co pilot 360.

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[EONR24]

There's usually only 1 character in the hex codes that changes to adjust the actual settings, the rest of those characters are variable based on the VIN, like an encryption key. Every model year, every trim package could have some variables with different codes, but the VIN is the biggest factor with what you mentioned, so your values will always be different from other trucks, you just need to know which position in the hex number has to change, which can be different for each setting.

Until there's enough people willing to share the full as-built data for various builds, and their VIN numbers to match, we don't stand much chance at fully mapping the hex codes. I've offered before to take a stab at this, but no takers so far on sharing those details.

Consider this an open invite to all who read it, PM me the details if you want to contribute.

Here's a template:

Year:
Model:
Engine:
Drive Type:
Optional Packages:
VIN Number:

Then attach the full list of As-Built data codes, copied or downloaded from the motorcraft service website.

I understand this. Year, trim, packages all affect these codings of the modules but it shouldn’t be as drastic as it is. One year model difference with the same radio shouldn’t have completely different codings. It doesn’t make sense to me coming from using VCDS coding for VW and Audis. I wouldn’t be surprised if the identical truck as mine with the same trim and packages has a completely different coding in some of these modules. It doesn’t make sense to me.

 

[EONR24]

It's the cruise control model. I have adaptive cruise. Do you?

Have you updated your radio using WiFi? Maybe an update could be interfering with the ACM writing as well.

 

[fauxhican]

I understand this. Year, trim, packages all affect these codings of the modules but it shouldn’t be as drastic as it is. One year model difference with the same radio shouldn’t have completely different codings. It doesn’t make sense to me coming from using VCDS coding for VW and Audis. I wouldn’t be surprised if the identical truck as mine with the same trim and packages has a completely different coding in some of these modules. It doesn’t make sense to me.

I'm not enough of an expert to fully get into this, but this youtube video talks about the actual data format and how it's using the VIN with these codes. It's a Motorola data format that probably would be different from other vehicle brands. Most of what gets translated to a hex format here is just VIN related filler, was my takeaway, and 1 digit in each code relates to the actual setting for the feature you're trying to change. So, if you copy the full code that appears in anyone else's vehicle to yours, that code won't pass the checksum process that video describes, because the VIN used to generate the code is wrong.

Editing to add: I just saw some of your other comments in this thread and it sounds like the 1 character part was understood, so this might just be an internet misunderstanding, if that video isn't helpful for what you were asking, disregard with apologies.

 

[EONR24]

I'm not enough of an expert to fully get into this, but this youtube video talks about the actual data format and how it's using the VIN with these codes. It's a Motorola data format that probably would be different from other vehicle brands. Most of what gets translated to a hex format here is just VIN related filler, was my takeaway, and 1 digit in each code relates to the actual setting for the feature you're trying to change. So, if you copy the full code that appears in anyone else's vehicle to yours, that code won't pass the checksum process that video describes, because the VIN used to generate the code is wrong.

Editing to add: I just saw some of your other comments in this thread and it sounds like the 1 character part was understood, so this might just be an internet misunderstanding, if that video isn't helpful for what you were asking, disregard with apologies.

Thank you for the information and the link it is helpful with understanding the hex codes.

 

[Justin says...]

Does anyone know where to find the setting to reset the transmission's adaptive learning?

Also, I'd like to put in a Bronco Sport 6.5" cluster but I would rather have the Maverick cluster animation. I know this has to be a hex value somewhere. I don't suppose you guys would know how to change that value to get a different animation?

 

[EONR24]

Everyone should check out this spreadsheet. Looks like someone has already began logging there hex codes and the available changes in each module for a 2023 maverick.

 

[EONR24]

Not to my knowledge. But you can download the hex values for your truck here https://www.motorcraftservice.com/AsBuilt
By themselves those numbers won't tell you much. But they can help you put things back to normal if you screw up.

This may be worth a try too!

 

[TopGun22]

For Hybrids, is there a way to display engine and/or Electric motor RPM's?

I was able to get rpm, battery charge level and tons of useful displays using AA torque

 

[Old_Norm]

Everyone should check out this spreadsheet. Looks like someone has already began logging there hex codes and the available changes in each module for a 2023 maverick.

Excellent.

 

[Old_Norm]

Everyone should check out this spreadsheet. Looks like someone has already began logging there hex codes and the available changes in each module for a 2023 maverick.

Can we get a link to download it?

 

[EONR24]

Can we get a link to download it?

AS BUILT MAVERICK SPREADSHEET
Here is the link.

 

[Old_Norm]

AS BUILT MAVERICK SPREADSHEET
Here is the link.

Thank you!

 

[TrailMaster]

Thank you!

Yes, thanks for posting!

 

[Old_Norm]

This may be worth a try too!

That is the correct address for changing the animation. When I change the 3rd hex number from a 0 to a 1 it switches to Ford in the Animation setting in the ACM easy settings. When I change the 1 to a 0 it switches the animation setting in the ACM easy section to Unconfirmed. Either way, the Ford logo still appears on the screen. When I change the 3rd hex number to a 2 I get a notice that the check sum for the number I entered is incorrect but I can proceed anyway. When I do, the write procedure aborts saying I have the wrong set up. Wish I could access the APIM. Even the spreadsheet doesn't have an APIM sheet.

It is interesting that the hex settings I downloaded from https://www.motorcraftservice.com/AsBuilt for my VIN don't list any settings past 727-04-08. Although, I am able to change higher settings than those listed at 727-04-08 in Forscan.

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