322: Ford As-Built Challenges
About this episode
Dive into the challenges of programming Ford replacement modules, focusing on issues with incorrect or missing as-built data from Ford's server. The discussion covers Ford's diagnostic platforms (IDS, FDRS, FJDS), the importance of saving original modules, and how faulty server data can cause programming failures. Tools like FORScan are highlighted for inspecting and editing module coding. The episode also explains the process of filing SIRs with NASDAF to correct server data and shares practical tips for navigating these frustrating but common problems.
This week on the show I share some struggles with Ford module programming, specifically with the as-built data from Ford's server being incorrect and what you can do to overcome it!
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Ford Expedition
"...ith here is there are some vehicles in 2018, like Expedition, that is going to be FDRS."
Ford Ranger
"... just went through this on a 20 something forward ranger where it was just pages and pages of code."
Ford Explorer
"like a power steering control module for a Ford Explorer, it's the same number across a"
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