ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[Demps]

I’m currently at 2.8.3 with functional BlueCruise through dealer FDRS. Got the last 2 minor updates. I’m expecting versions 3.1.1, 3.2.1, and 3.3.1. Modules to update are GWM, APIM, and TCU, presumably in this order.

These modules can be updated via USB flash drive. If the OTA updates fail, my thought is to create an USB flash drive for my truck by manually entering the VIN in FDRS and then inserting the flash drive in the truck to do the update. If the battery SOC is low would leaving the flash drive inserted and driving solve a low SOC condition that would block an OTA update?

I see the upside of this procedure as not needing to use a Mongoose VCI or worrying about the battery SOC. One downside is how to “report” the updates to Ford to be sure the next module is ready to be updated.

Any thoughts about this update procedure are appreciated.

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[Ajzride]

I don’t think it will create the thumb drive without first talking to the truck to verify module numbers. You will need a cable.

 

[RickBullotta]

I’m currently at 2.8.3 with functional BlueCruise through dealer FDRS. Got the last 2 minor updates. I’m expecting versions 3.1.1, 3.2.1, and 3.3.1. Modules to update are GWM, APIM, and TCU, presumably in this order.

These modules can be updated via USB flash drive. If the OTA updates fail, my thought is to create an USB flash drive for my truck by manually entering the VIN in FDRS and then inserting the flash drive in the truck to do the update. If the battery SOC is low would leaving the flash drive inserted and driving solve a low SOC condition that would block an OTA update?

I see the upside of this procedure as not needing to use a Mongoose VCI or worrying about the battery SOC. One downside is how to “report” the updates to Ford to be sure the next module is ready to be updated.

Any thoughts about this update procedure are appreciated.

You can (and should) leave your truck running for most of the USB updates. It'll tell you when to restart the truck, and after restarting, when to remove the USB drive and reinsert it in your laptop to finalize the update. Follow the FDRS prompts and don't get impatient. Ask me how I know...

 

[Kanuck]

You can (and should) leave your truck running for most of the USB updates. It'll tell you when to restart the truck, and after restarting, when to remove the USB drive and reinsert it in your laptop to finalize the update. Follow the FDRS prompts and don't get impatient. Ask me how I know...

I may have done that with my APIM update. Time will tell or I will have to do it again, IF I can.

 

[Snakebitten]

The $500 for the Mongoose can seem like a steep entry price to fire the dealership. I get that.
But it's just a matter of perception. A human construct if you will.

There are folks reluctant to fork over $500, but they have no choice but to fork over $1000 for a truck payment on a truck that isn't even in their driveway, while it sits parked out behind the service department for weeks/months. Add to that the sheer joy sapping frustration of the ownership experience they are enduring.

I'd give $500 to anyone who can make a bad toothache go away. And a toothache is minor compared to what some of these folks have been put through.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

I have the ability to create USB drives in CERTAIN circumstances.

I havent been very active I have not been feeling well and have been sleeping more than I thought possible.

 

[BHunted1]

I have the ability to create USB drives in CERTAIN circumstances.

I havent been very active I have not been feeling well and have been sleeping more than I thought possible.

Just rest...... feel better.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Just rest...... feel better.

Thank You.

 

[Yellowjackets369]

Anyone else having issues connecting to FDRS? Tried reinstalling software several times, and running network diagnostics which fails on FDSP connection.

 

[Snakebitten]

It's Sunday. So you can't assume the issue is on your end.

 

[speedracercjr]

Anyone else having issues connecting to FDRS? Tried reinstalling software several times, and running network diagnostics which fails on FDSP connection.

FDRS seems to do maintenance on Sunday so that's more than likely the culprit.

 

[Kanuck]

Anyone else having issues connecting to FDRS? Tried reinstalling software several times, and running network diagnostics which fails on FDSP connection.

I had to try a few times before it connected this morning. It finally did after the 3rd try.

 

[Demps]

You can (and should) leave your truck running for most of the USB updates. It'll tell you when to restart the truck, and after restarting, when to remove the USB drive and reinsert it in your laptop to finalize the update. Follow the FDRS prompts and don't get impatient. Ask me how I know...

I'm a little confused. If the truck is running during the update, is there a point when I'm prompted to shut off the truck and then wait for a prompt to restart.

When finalized I gather that inserting the flash drive in my laptop connected to FDRS will update FDRS and FDRS will have my current module info.

 

[Demps]

I have the ability to create USB drives in CERTAIN circumstances.

I havent been very active I have not been feeling well and have been sleeping more than I thought possible.

Go back to bed and get well.

I just thought maybe us ordinary folks could do our own USB updating if the series 3 OTA updates fail. Wouldn't be the first-time an update failed. USB updates seem much easier than using a VCI and battery tender.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Go back to bed and get well.

I just thought maybe us ordinary folks could do our own USB updating if the series 3 OTA updates fail. Wouldn't be the first-time an update failed. USB updates seem much easier than using a VCI and battery tender.

Thansk. The USB is locked in many different ways to the truck it is created. There is no way to create a universal usb outside the FDRS system. I can but its because someone incredibly talented has given me the ability. Its not my own ability that allows it.

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