FORScan Favorite Mods?

[Paul Neubauer]

take a look at this post for your requested running board mod - worked for me.
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/ecu-module-programming-guide-using-fdrs.8249/post-194452

Nice find! Appreciate it!

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[stanleyj42]

Is there a way to modify what drive mode the truck starts in with forscan? Say i want it to always start in sport mode and then manually switch to normal or eco.

 

[sglide05]

What's Bambi mode?

 

[sglide05]

What's the difference between FORScan and FDRS?

 

[sglide05]

DTC's?

 

[Djlee1592]

What's Bambi mode?

I believe that doesn't turn the fog lights off when you turn on your high beams

 

[dolsen]

What's Bambi mode?

Fogs and high beams simultaneously

What's the difference between FORScan and FDRS?

FORScan is used to change your “as-builts” which basically just flips a switch in the existing programming to make your truck perform differently.

FDRS is Fords diagnostic and repair service. MOST people on here use it to update the programming in their various modules, which is something generally only done by dealers, but is open to the public. It has other functions but I’m not going to pretend I understand them.

DTC's?

I don’t recall what the acronym is but they’re basically error codes in your modules. A DTC is to a module what a CEL code is to the vehicle

 

[sglide05]

Thank you for the information.

 

[oneinch]

Changes that I made:
Digital gauge readout. I like this for the coolant, not so much for the transmission. Why this setting isn't OEM is beyond me.
Double honk disable. The honking was just annoying.
Lane change blink number. The default 3 wasn't enough for my liking. I upped this to 6.
Heated steering wheel temperature. I like my wheel heated so I maxed this out at 39°C.
Oil life % in SYNC settings. Why not?
Glare-free headlights. Glare-free is working, but I can't see any better lighting over the auto high beams. It's a little tough to see the lights adjust themselves to oncoming traffic. It is different to see the lights ramp up to bright vs just BAM high beams on. I haven't had any oncoming traffic flash me. In case you're wondering, you can manually select low or high beams still. I'd like to view the glare-free lighting from the the oncoming drivers perspective.

 

[pavementends]

Digital gauge readout. I like this for the coolant, not so much for the transmission. Why this setting isn't OEM is beyond me.

Before anyone asks, last I checked, this is only available for Lariat and above full digital dashes.... right guys? Wish I could add this to my 302A...

 

[jcaspar]

Bambi Mode
Digitalgauges
Global Windows
Added sided screens on Powerboost screen
Silent mode
Glare free lighting
Brighter front marker lights
Bed/hitch camera
Unreal engine
75th anniversary screen
90% battery charge

 

[oneinch]

Added sided screens on Powerboost screen

I haven't read of this. What is this?

 

[Vick!]

Bambi Mode
Digitalgauges
Global Windows
Added sided screens on Powerboost screen
Silent mode
Glare free lighting
Brighter front marker lights
Bed/hitch camera
Unreal engine
75th anniversary screen
90% battery charge

Question what is the "unreal engine" and whats the code for brighter DRL?

 

[jcaspar]

As best I understand it, the Unreal engine mod activates different graphics software that improves the crispness and clarity of the screen. You need the latest Sync version for it to work. The FDRS thread discusses this.

And for DRL brightness, I used 55 which should give 85% brightness. Some people have noted flickering with higher amounts:

 

[jcaspar]

I haven't read of this. What is this?

On the PowerBoost trucks, several of the side cards are missing. This adds them back:

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