ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[nkyhunter]

Well, I did do some updating 2 weeks ago and had like 8-9 updates to do and that was the first time I used FDRS, but I did get some OTA updates as well, since FDRS updates.

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[fordtruckman2003]

Well, I did do some updating 2 weeks ago and had like 8-9 updates to do and that was the first time I used FDRS, but I did get some OTA updates as well, since FDRS updates.

You have nothing to worry about. As aggressively as Ford is updating trucks you'll probably have at least one OTA in the next month. There really is nothing important available yet and if you got yourself unstuck with OTA they will be coming.

 

[Ajzride]

I'm going to let all of you cowboys' out there get all the way through the entire BC1.3 set just to extra sure they don't try to throw TRON in there on us before I let any updates come through.

 

[JEB]

New BCM showing for the truck today

Looks like this dropped either late yesterday or overnight for ‘21s. Thanks for the heads-up.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

A BCM update has been released. I have already heard from someone that did it in their XLT with the Quad LED headlights that they lost both headlights in the update.

So Im putting out the standard BCM update warnings.. seems Ford still cant get it right with the BCM.

It may come OTA at some point also. If I see it or hear any more Ill pass it along but I would suggest to refrain from it for now.

EDIT.. Found this. SO they KNOW about it. They replace modules rather than figure another way.

 

[RickBullotta]

A BCM update has been released. I have already heard from someone that did it in their XLT with the Quad LED headlights that they lost both headlights in the update.

So Im putting out the standard BCM update warnings.. seems Ford still cant get it right with the BCM.

It may come OTA at some point also. If I see it or hear any more Ill pass it along but I would suggest to refrain from it for now.

BCM = bricked control module

 

[fordtruckman2003]

Losing both headlights and you have to wonder how the hell that passed any QC.

 

[Ajzride]

Losing both headlights and you have to wonder how the hell that passed any QC.

 

[JEB]

Losing both headlights and you have to wonder how the hell that passed any QC.

I haven’t tested the new BCM update yet, but in the past it was only lower trim trucks (Lariat 501a and below) equipped with reflector headlamps that had headlamp problems. Lariat 502a and above with the projectors didn’t have headlamp problems. I didn’t, even with the “problematic” releases last year.

EDIT: Not that it gives me a whole lot of confidence in proceeding, but SSM 52075 shows up only for 2022s. It does not appear in the list for 2021s.

 

[Snakebitten]

Losing both headlights and you have to wonder how the hell that passed any QC.

It brings me no joy to agree with you. I know it must be a huge burden to develop the OTA system for a vehicle that is manufactured in huge quantities and using the legacy tier one/two supplier model. Has to be daunting.
But there's such a thing as a computer. Having a database and samples on hand for every deviation yet packaged. Then TEST each software update against those samples.
It just makes no sense that it would be this common for such things to happen. Amazing.

 

[Henfield]

Yep, this is where I’m at. Hate being 3-4 updates behind but waiting for the big one before I put my money up.

IMHO, its well worth letting other people be the guinea pigs for any update. Truck, phone, computer. I hate being at the leading edge of software updates that screw things up.

 

[RickBullotta]

I haven’t tested the new BCM update yet, but in the past it was only lower trim trucks (Lariat 501a and below) equipped with reflector headlamps that had headlamp problems. Lariat 502a and above with the projectors didn’t have headlamp problems. I didn’t, even with the “problematic” releases last year.

EDIT: Not that it gives me a whole lot of confidence in proceeding, but SSM 52075 shows up only for 2022s. It does not appear in the list for 2021s.

Well, I completely bricked my 2021 Job 1 Lariat last year with a faulty BCM update (100% Ford's fault). Thankfully Jesse was able to work through a restoration process with me and we got it back to life after a couple hours of stressful effort using Forscan.

 

[RickBullotta]

It brings me no joy to agree with you. I know it must be a huge burden to develop the OTA system for a vehicle that is manufactured in huge quantities and using the legacy tier one/two supplier model. Has to be daunting.
But there's such a thing as a computer. Having a database and samples on hand for every deviation yet packaged. Then TEST each software update against those samples.
It just makes no sense that it would be this common for such things to happen. Amazing.

That's kind of my world - and it's really not as complex as it seems. But many companies have poor software lifecycle processes and this is the result. I had hoped that bringing in the exec from Apple would have addressed this. Apparently not.

 

[TJSparky]

Been through this last year with the BCM update but it was only 1 led module that fried. I am surprised they are letting this roll out with how much it would cost parts and labor to get them all fixed. The QC Cat must of been on catnip too!

 

[m_bt54]

IMHO, its well worth letting other people be the guinea pigs for any update. Truck, phone, computer. I hate being at the leading edge of software updates that screw things up.

I am generally the opposite. I run iOS developer betas on my primary phone, have 25 TestFlight Beta apps, I run the Canary release of Windows 11 on my main work pc, developer beta on my personal Mac, and am generally an early adopter and even alpha/beta tester for many devices and applications.

The only thing stopping me here is not wanting to give Ford $50 over and over again . Now with the new BCM release available and already causing headlight issues (again!) I have another reason to hold off.

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