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I came across this article. Anyone hunting for a 2023 to get a "deal", may find this interesting..... https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/f-150-sales-slump-spurs-fords-controversial-dealer-incentive-plan/

Last month I upgraded my battery and increased the size to an H8. The thought has only now occurred to me... Do I need to make any changes through FORScan to make the truck aware of the battery size upgrade? (Yes, the BCM was re-set when I installed the battery.) Are there modules that are are...

It appears that P/N ML3Z-17696-DA is somewhat of an upgrade "kit", as it comes with practically everything you need. However, I am confused regarding the description. Some Ford dealers identify this P/N as being BLIS equipped, and you must have BLIS for the mirrors to work. But other dealers...

First, a huge "Thank You" shout-out to any and all involved in figuring out how to get rid of that "Full view not available" banner through using FORScan!!! Ugh, I HATED that banner! Learning that it could be defeated was a major component in pushing me over the line and getting me involved...

2022 (took delivery March '22) Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost; 15,800 miles: My truck is not a daily driver; typically, I drive it mainly just when I need a truck. That means that sometimes it actually is a daily driver, and other times it will just sit for days, or even weeks being parked. VERY early in...

I know that AGM batteries use a different charging logic than conventional wet lead acid batteries, and thus, there are different settings on modern battery chargers to accommodate these charging needs. My question is this: are there any negative consequences to installing an AGM battery in an...

I have read many, many posts about the charge rate for batteries being set by Ford at 80%, and this can be increased through FORScan. My question: Is this FORScan "option" only available on PowerBoosts trucks, or is it also applicable to EcoBoosts? I ask because I went to increase the charge...

6.8 installation failed same day that I attempted FORScan changes for Glare-Free, which also didn't work (I got the "Check headlights / see manual" message). Coincidence??? This is the FIRST failed OTA that I have experienced (and the battery was on a charger, as usual). I know that the issues...

As recommended, I performed a backup of all AsBuilt files before messing around in FORScan. Something came up, and I wanted to view the value data in a file, and that was when I noticed that all of the files are in a .abt file format. I fooled around with some online file converters (allegedly...

I accidentally swerved into discovering a weird quirk with Cruise Control: I keep Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) turned off in the Sync4 menu (personal choice), leaving only "standard" cruise control active. So, I was feeling a little impish the other day, and I turned off Traction Control and...

Does it really matter how the tires are rotated? The Owner's Manual of a non-Ford car that we own, says to rotate the tires by moving the front tires to the back and the back to the front - keeping everything on the same side. The Owner's Manual of my F-150 says to rotate tires by moving the...

Please pardon my ignorance - I am trying to educate myself. Overview followed by a question: Overview It is my understanding that the first generation of 3.5 EcoBoost engines had direct injection only, and there were long term/mid-term issues with gunk building up on the valves. It is further...

The Forscan gurus have made tons of progress in cracking codes to activate desirable features and disabling annoying warnings (double honk, seat belt, etc.) - thank you! The number of different warnings on my truck are many, with the majority of them being painfully annoying. There is one in...

The purpose of starting this thread is put out somewhat of a warning to those who are considering adding air bag suspension assist to their trucks if their truck is equipped with On-Board Scales. I had started the process of finding air bags for my '22. I learned that besides the big players...

I stumbled across this article, and thought it was an interesting read. Turns out there are several stories from various sources on the same subject... https://carbuzz.com/news/ford-voted-most-untrustworthy-brand-by-its-own-dealers

I have very recently learned how to "lock out gears" - very cool; I had no idea that feature even existed! However, now the lines are somewhat blurred for me as to the functional / practical difference between using Manual, and the practice of locking out gears. Anyone care to take a stab at...

I never in my life thought I would have to consult the Owner’s Manual to figure out how to put a vehicle into Neutral, but it happened (how embarrassing!!!). And worse, I still failed! o_O My truck was in the garage, and I needed to move it literally just a few inches to get something that was...

I live in a pretty hilly area, and a few of them are fairly steep. It was a very common practice for me to drop it down into low gear before descending these steeper hills to help save my brakes by utilizing engine braking. Then I read this article - something like "The Quickest Way to Ruin...

I am strongly considering getting an OBDII tool, but my primary interest isn't in using it as a scan tool, but rather as a means to display additional gauges (PIDs). That's not to say that at some point I won't maybe be interested in exploring all of the potential and possibilities that the scan...

I have read various threads in various forums regarding what happens (beyond what happens to your vehicle) when changes are made in FORScan, and it has left me a little confused. Some have suggested that whenever you take your truck to the dealer for work to be done, that you restore your truck...