ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[Kanuck]

I have installed it. I have also been told that I didn't need to install it and that my adapter would work fine without it. Another poster also found that he had to install it for his adapter to be recognized by FDRS.

If you have a message saying you need to install it, then I would install it. Worst case scenario, if you don't really need it, it hasn't hurt anything to install it anyway, Best case scenario, if the message was right, you have it installed.

Mike

Thanks Mike.... Charger/ Power supply arrived today. All set now for Saturday morning updating. Have everything I need. Will get the license on Saturday morning.

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[Snakebitten]

So this is the list of updates I need on my truck which I am going to take care of in the next couple of days.

Can someone please let me know which top four are most important that should be updated first, and in which order to do them?

The rest I’ll do in any order

TIA

Just my point of view

Anytime there's a Gateway module, it's first. Simply because of its crucial role regarding all updating and communications on the various networks in the truck.

I suspect that if you were to choose the PCM next (another primary module that is at the very heart of the truck in so many ways) you will probably find that update will automatically roll you into updates on a few other modules.
Vague memory, but I believe it will include the IPC, IPMA, CCM?

 

[Mike G]

So this is the list of updates I need on my truck which I am going to take care of in the next couple of days.

Can someone please let me know which top four are most important that should be updated first, and in which order to do them?

The rest I’ll do in any order

TIA

GWM and TCU, if available, are always done first anytime they appear.

Quite often the PCM updates are coordinated with other modules and may 'chain' them when the PCM is selected. So this is a good one to start with after any GWM or TCU.

So do the PCM first and see if it brings anything along with it. If not I would then do the ABS, then the IPMA, IPC, CCM, SCCM. Sometimes the CCM or SCCM will chain others as well.

In the easy to do and not very critical department, are the GSM, DDM, PDM, TRM, and lastly the DSP.

You do have some in there that will require the 32GB exFat USB 3.0 drive. Remember to reformat everytime before doing the next module that needs it.

Do a network check after you think you're all done to make sure there's nothing that pops up.

Also, I do this but others have said they don't. I turn the vehicle completely on and run the DTC check and clear, and retest, so everything is green when I'm done.

Have fun! I always enjoy having my vehicles completely up to date, however transitory it may be....

 

[Ford4Ever]

GSM.

Mike

Thank you, I'll have to try and get that to clear one of these days

 

[ColoradoHunter]

GSM and an IPC.

Mike

Thanks. Just wondering if it will get anymore OTA's. I was getting them every 3 days after the repair. Now since Fordpass and the Ford servers saying unsuccessful and the truck saying successful on 2.7.3, I'm wondering if I'm back in OTA purgatory. 18 days and counting with no OTA activity.

 

[ZamoJoe]

Just my point of view

Anytime there's a Gateway module, it's first. Simply because of its crucial role regarding all updating and communications on the various networks in the truck.

I suspect that if you were to choose the PCM next (another primary module that is at the very heart of the truck in so many ways) you will probably find that update will automatically roll you into updates on a few other modules.
Vague memory, but I believe it will include the IPC, IPMA, CCM?

Thanks snakebiten
I appreciate the insight.

 

[ZamoJoe]

GWM and TCU, if available, are always done first anytime they appear.

Quite often the PCM updates are coordinated with other modules and may 'chain' them when the PCM is selected. So this is a good one to start with after any GWM or TCU.

So do the PCM first and see if it brings anything along with it. If not I would then do the ABS, then the IPMA, IPC, CCM, SCCM. Sometimes the CCM or SCCM will chain others as well.

In the easy to do and not very critical department, are the GSM, DDM, PDM, TRM, and lastly the DSP.

You do have some in there that will require the 32GB exFat USB 3.0 drive. Remember to reformat everytime before doing the next module that needs it.

Do a network check after you think you're all done to make sure there's nothing that pops up.

Also, I do this but others have said they don't. I turn the vehicle completely on and run the DTC check and clear, and retest, so everything is green when I'm done.

Have fun! I always enjoy having my vehicles completely up to date, however transitory it may be....

Thanks Mike. Much appreciated.
Haven’t been on FDRS for a while so I may hit you up once I start the updates to find out how to perform a network check, DTC check and clear, and a retest.
I am a FDRS novice like most but am very intrigued and excited about the hands on techie stuff

 

[Mattman]

If anyone is able to send me a list of updates I need, I’d appreciate that, too! My vin is 1FTFW1ED8MFB10520. I am getting my APIM replaced tomorrow (after months of waiting and the dealer not being successful in applying the updates) so I’d like to know what they have done / didn’t do after I get it back. Cheers!

 

[Mike G]

FDRS updated this morning to 32.5.7

 

[Mike G]

If anyone is able to send me a list of updates I need, I’d appreciate that, too! My vin is 1FTFW1ED8MFB10520. I am getting my APIM replaced tomorrow (after months of waiting and the dealer not being successful in applying the updates) so I’d like to know what they have done / didn’t do after I get it back. Cheers!

10 Mar '21, Job 1 truck.

Mike

 

[Kanuck]

FDRS updated this morning to 32.5.7

Best to uninstall older version first, I am thinking.

 

[Mike G]

Best to uninstall older version first, I am thinking.

I didn't.

Open FDRS to the login page. Don't login.
Click the link where it says to download the new version and select save (not "run").

Let that download complete, then close the FDRS program and go to the download location and right-click the "FDRS_32.5.7.exe" and select "Run as Administrator".

Follow the prompts. When it's finished click the FDRS icon to login. You may get a surprise with what the login page looks like the first time. That's because it's really not finished getting all the files. So login with your usual name and password, and then it will open the FDRS page you're used to seeing and finish downloading the files. Remember to set your Metric/SAE preferences etc. and off you go.

EDIT/UPDATE: I thought that the login page I got after running the setup was a special one-time-only login, and that the program would revert to the FDRS login page we've all been accustomed to. I looged off this morning and when I had to log back in this afternoon, low and behold it was the same new style blank white page with a Ford account type login box for name and password. So I guess this is what it's going to look like from now on.

Mike

 

[abd79]

Unrelated really but anyone that uses the ford pass app is about to get less features. I got word today that more features are being removed from the FordPass app. As of the latest release 4.18.0 on apple oil life has only been removed with fuel level, tire pressure, and odometer coming shortly after. This app is starting to become useless other than remote start. SecuriAlert doesn’t work, even lock/unlock is useless if it doesn’t show you the current state. @Ford Motor Company I don’t think you’re listening to your customers and making a mistake. This app compared to your competitors is going to be the worst one out there soon.

 

[speedracercjr]

Unrelated really but anyone that uses the ford pass app is about to get less features. I got word today that more features are being removed from the FordPass app. As of the latest release 4.18.0 on apple oil life has only been removed with fuel level, tire pressure, and odometer coming shortly after. This app is starting to become useless other than remote start. SecuriAlert doesn’t work, even lock/unlock is useless if it doesn’t show you the current state. @Ford Motor Company I don’t think you’re listening to your customers and making a mistake. This app compared to your competitors is going to be the worst one out there soon.

Well that sucks. I have the 4.18 version of the app on iOS and Oil Life is still there, BUT it's throwing an error when I try to check it. I haven't driven my truck in a couple of days so maybe that's why but probably just being phased out like you mentioned. Bummer

 

[abd79]

Well that sucks. I have the 4.18 version of the app on iOS and Oil Life is still there, BUT it's throwing an error when I try to check it. I haven't driven my truck in a couple of days so maybe that's why but probably just being phased out like you mentioned. Bummer

Mine does the same. You can delete and reinstall the app and it’ll work but eventually does the same.

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