Sponsored

tony72cutlass's'

Well-known member
First Name
Tony
Joined
Jul 15, 2021
Threads
8
Messages
942
Reaction score
967
Location
Halifax
Vehicles
1972 Cutlass, '21 F-150 XLT SCAB
Hey guys late to the party here on programming. Is mongoose pretty much the only option that will guaranteed work for all the FORSCAN fun I need to get acquainted with or are there more budget friendly options?

thanks!
Sponsored

 

Big Dog Daddy

Well-known member
First Name
Mark
Joined
May 27, 2021
Threads
33
Messages
2,453
Reaction score
3,934
Location
New Jersey
Vehicles
2021 F150 Lariat 5.0 4x4 Ex Cab Antimatter Blue
Hey guys late to the party here on programming. Is mongoose pretty much the only option that will guaranteed work for all the FORSCAN fun I need to get acquainted with or are there more budget friendly options?

thanks!
You do not need the Mongoose if your only going to be using forscan. But, If there's any question in your mind that you may also need to use FDRS then then save the $125.00 and buy the Mongoose as it's the only one that works properly with FDRS and can be used with forscan as well.
 

tony72cutlass's'

Well-known member
First Name
Tony
Joined
Jul 15, 2021
Threads
8
Messages
942
Reaction score
967
Location
Halifax
Vehicles
1972 Cutlass, '21 F-150 XLT SCAB
You do not need the Mongoose if your only going to be using forscan. But, If there's any question in your mind that you may also need to use FDRS then then save the $125.00 and buy the Mongoose as it's the only one that works properly with FDRS and can be used with forscan as well.
Awesome thanks!

im thinking I might want to use FDRS in the future since I’ve gotten the run around a couple of times at the dealer about updating all my modules
 

tony72cutlass's'

Well-known member
First Name
Tony
Joined
Jul 15, 2021
Threads
8
Messages
942
Reaction score
967
Location
Halifax
Vehicles
1972 Cutlass, '21 F-150 XLT SCAB
I also just realized sometimes folks are selling them used on the marketplace I might hang tight and try to save a bit at least
 

robry

Well-known member
First Name
Ryan
Joined
May 10, 2023
Threads
3
Messages
61
Reaction score
38
Location
State College, PA
Vehicles
2023 F150 Tremor 5.0
My 2023 has a GWM A update waiting in FRDS but I've not gotten any OTA since April... Tempted to do it, has anyone done the GWM A update, if so whats the usual length of time for one?
 

Sponsored

llama150

Member
Joined
Jun 23, 2023
Threads
3
Messages
24
Reaction score
10
Location
Florida
Vehicles
2021 F150 KR
Ford F-150 ECU module programming guide using FDRS 1688241177839


So i dont have bluecruise sensors, what happens if I run this ? just curious
 

rugedraw

Well-known member
First Name
Javier
Joined
Dec 14, 2021
Threads
17
Messages
7,413
Reaction score
9,008
Location
Miami
Vehicles
2021 Ford F150 Platinum FX4 EB/2023 Bronco Sport Badlands/1991 Mustang 5.0 coupe
Occupation
Auto Sales
1688241177839.png


So i dont have bluecruise sensors, what happens if I run this ? just curious
Idk, but I wouldn't do it. I don't know if it will cause configuration issues with your truck. If your truck is not BC equipped, I would stay away from that.
 

Skier167

Well-known member
First Name
Nate
Joined
Dec 11, 2020
Threads
9
Messages
216
Reaction score
274
Location
Ohio
Vehicles
2021 f150
I just logged into FDRS and see a new BCM update. Anyone have any info on this one? I have a '21 XLT 5.0l 302a with up to date FDRS packages.

1687739911440.webp

I decided to temp fate and ran the bcm update. Looks like it has something to do with power tailgate on my 21.

Ford F-150 ECU module programming guide using FDRS IMG_7596
 

TJSparky

Well-known member
Joined
Oct 18, 2021
Threads
17
Messages
525
Reaction score
473
Location
WA
Vehicles
2021 F150 XLT (302A) 5.0L RockyRidge K2
I decided to temp fate and ran the bcm update. Looks like it has something to do with power tailgate on my 21.

IMG_7596.jpeg
Can you rescan and see if you get another BCM? I could have swore that was a release from a previous BCM update, but who knows…. it could be an update to the update that was updated before the previous update then updated again.
?
 

El Amigo

Active member
First Name
Aris
Joined
Dec 13, 2021
Threads
1
Messages
30
Reaction score
16
Location
Texas
Vehicles
2021 F-150 Limited
Occupation
Manufacturing (ODM)
Anyone installed CMR?

Ford F-150 ECU module programming guide using FDRS Screenshot 2023-07-03 110432
 

Sponsored


rugedraw

Well-known member
First Name
Javier
Joined
Dec 14, 2021
Threads
17
Messages
7,413
Reaction score
9,008
Location
Miami
Vehicles
2021 Ford F150 Platinum FX4 EB/2023 Bronco Sport Badlands/1991 Mustang 5.0 coupe
Occupation
Auto Sales
Anyone installed CMR?

Screenshot 2023-07-03 110432.png
Unless it is something new that just came out, it is safe. I did mine not too long ago.

The DSP update is the one to fix the popping/static sounds coming from speakers on the B&O systems. It is safe to do, but once you run it, it will install but will not come off the list.
 

Skier167

Well-known member
First Name
Nate
Joined
Dec 11, 2020
Threads
9
Messages
216
Reaction score
274
Location
Ohio
Vehicles
2021 f150
Anyone installed CMR?

Screenshot 2023-07-03 110432.png
I did this morning. It took
Can you rescan and see if you get another BCM? I could have swore that was a release from a previous BCM update, but who knows…. it could be an update to the update that was updated before the previous update then updated again.
?
i just rescanned and only update I have is the dsp module. I’m not doing that one since my radio isn’t having the loud popping issues.
 

PDay1213

Member
First Name
Phil
Joined
Jun 11, 2023
Threads
0
Messages
16
Reaction score
3
Location
USA
Vehicles
2022 F350 Super Duty
Not sure I seen this in the thread, but if I need to Reprogram the Trailer Relay Module(TRM) with the latest level on FDRS, how would I do that? No software update shows in SW updates tab for TRM. Been having issues with the trailer lighting DTC logging
 

fordtruckman2003

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 28, 2023
Threads
26
Messages
4,587
Reaction score
3,746
Location
Indy
Vehicles
2021 F-150 FX4 Lariat
I decided to temp fate and ran the bcm update. Looks like it has something to do with power tailgate on my 21.

IMG_7596.jpeg
Weird. That update changed tailgate from single button press inside and at tailgate to double button press. You should have already installed that if you ran FDRS previously. ??‍♂
 

Skier167

Well-known member
First Name
Nate
Joined
Dec 11, 2020
Threads
9
Messages
216
Reaction score
274
Location
Ohio
Vehicles
2021 f150
Weird. That update changed tailgate from single button press inside and at tailgate to double button press. You should have already installed that if you ran FDRS previously. ??‍♂
I ran FDRS back when the update became available to enable full screen CarPlay. Was running updates for my parents explorer over the weekend and had extra time so ran mine and updated what was there. How long ago was the tailgate update released?
Sponsored

 
 







Top