Issues finding ABS Module when connecting with FORSCAN

[StormETech]

Hello there, I've been able to connect the truck just fine with my Forscan adapter and the latest version of Forscan. The previous owner did not have the tire size correctly set, and I realized this because my mileage was off by about 6 miles after driving the first 70. So I went in and adjusted them to be closer to what I have. Mine are 245/65 R17 but the truck only allows you to enter a smaller size; which is even under the Ford allowable tire size at 235/65 R17. Kinda weird that it doesn't support a larger value, but at least, now the speedo and odometer are much closer when tracking it with a GPS app on my phone.

Anyways, I was also going to enable ECO and SPORT mode like others, but when I followed the procedure like many other folks, I come to find out that the ABS module is not e4ven showing up on my FX4 truck.

Did the dealer disable it? is there a new firmware for the truck ECM that does not enable it or did ford change it so that users can't go in and change it so easily? Is my adapter bad, or, is there something I am doing wrong?

Like I said, all is good with the adapter, I can log in and see stuff just fine... so not sure that is the issue.

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[Darnon]

What adapter are you using? Because you're not seeing a lot more than just the ABS.

 

[StormETech]

I am using this one... has good reviews and has not given me any other issues.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N18TOFB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did change the speed of the adapter in Windows device manager, as well as settings in Forscan to slow down the transfer rates, and that helped me to get a better communication with the truck...

 

[BlueSpec1]

With an OBDLink EX, Forscan showed:

FYI, OBDLink EX $40.77 shipped Aug 18, 2023, discount code applied in the cart still today.
I'd used the Vgate vLinker FS on my Escape, but the OBDLink EX connected to Windows easier when I got around to my Maverick.

 

[StormETech]

Thanks for looking BlueSpec1 maybe its just a matter of me needing a better adapter. I will order the one you mention and try again and report the findings.

 

[StormETech]

Alright @BlueSpec1 , so the standard Forscan recommended adapter did not work either, same results as the cheap one. Am able to connect to the vehicle, but cannot access the ABS module... only these. Any thoughts or has anyone else had the same issue?

 

[Darnon]

Alright @BlueSpec1 , so the standard Forscan recommended adapter did not work either, same results as the cheap one. Am able to connect to the vehicle, but cannot access the ABS module... only these. Any thoughts or has anyone else had the same issue?

When you connect and FORScan asks if you want to use the saved profile tell it no. Then it will attempt to discover all of the modules.

 

[Antdaddy77]

Alright @BlueSpec1 , so the standard Forscan recommended adapter did not work either, same results as the cheap one. Am able to connect to the vehicle, but cannot access the ABS module... only these. Any thoughts or has anyone else had the same issue?

Im having this exact problem and only those modules are showing up .but I have added sport mode to my maverick. Im trying to get back in and nothing ive tried is working

 

[BlueSpec1]

Im having this exact problem and only those modules are showing up .but I have added sport mode to my maverick. Im trying to get back in and nothing ive tried is working

I'd try some of the previous forscan versions: https://forscan.org/changes_history.html

 

[Antdaddy77]

Im thinking its a connection problem in the obd port. I noticed it had alot of green oxidation buildup in the port. Why I havnt a clue. But I cleaned it with some contact cleaner. And after plating with it got it to find all the modules. But i tried to connect to it again and I cant find all the modules again. Maybe its my connecter

 

[HeyBales]

Im thinking its a connection problem in the obd port. I noticed it had alot of green oxidation buildup in the port. Why I havnt a clue. But I cleaned it with some contact cleaner. And after plating with it got it to find all the modules. But i tried to connect to it again and I cant find all the modules again. Maybe its my connecter

The port only talks to the Gateway module - which then talks to all the other modules thru the 3 networks.

I've got the list drawn out at home based on the service manual info - hopefully this reply will remind me to snap a picture.

The really nice scanners display those connections correctly.

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