ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[Fordphanatic]

Make sure you are using the latest version of fdrs 45.6.8

Buy your license from motorcraftservice.com

When you first login to fdrs on newest version a box will pop up with 2 options. 1. is to add a license with activation code. 2. Is to login with user name and password.

Choose option number 2. Not sure if it makes a difference if www.motorcraftservice.com is open or not.

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[ENG430]

Any one facing problem logging FDRS?

 

[B177y]

Any one facing problem logging FDRS?

Did you purchase your subscription?

 

[ENG430]

Yes. Logged in yesterday no problems.
Trying to log now but its not log in.
Is it Saturday maintenance?

 

[ENG430]

Did you purchase your subscription?

Yes. Logged in yesterday no problems.
Trying to log now but its not log in.
Is it Saturday maintenance?

 

[B177y]

Yes. Logged in yesterday no problems.
Trying to log now but its not log in.
Is it Saturday maintenance?

Usually Sunday maintenance, but anything is possible with Ford and software.

 

[PDubs]

After a long 30 hrs I finally got to version 22293 rev 610 but not without an issue that I hope may help other people. I was one of the 4 trucks that was having trouble loading the software updates via USB with a flash drive.

Like the others I did the battery disconnect for 20 minutes and was noticing that the USB connection was somewhat loose and I had to really move the drive around and it wasn’t reading the new 64GB flash drive I had purchased. After looking around the house I came across an old 500GB external hard drive that happened to have an indicator light when connected. With a little work I was able to position the connector to a point where the indicator light lit up and it connected and ran the update. I was able to to push though a small APIM update that opened up a GWM and IPC that were successfully installed. At the point I was at 22177 still with no full screen CarPlay. USB reading stopped working again and I did another battery disconnect ran the update again and still nothing from the USB. At this point I gave up for the night.

This morning got back at it and did the battery disconnect for 30 minutes and started the update same problem.

Pissed and determined to get to the point I could get the most up to date software for my 21’ already being on my second license subscription and $220 invested I decided to just replace the USB module. After a few phone calls and driving to two dealerships I found a FORD OEM replacement. Got home and got it replaced and ran the update again and it worked with zero issues. I do think the system reset with battery disconnect did fix one of the problems I had but I also was dealing with a bad or in the process of going bad USB port. If nothing else worn out…. So something to consider if you are having issues with getting your truck to read the USB connected drive.

Added a few pics of my adventure and part number for the USB module replace in case anyone needs it.

21’ Lariat 3.5 Eco USB Module Part #
ML3Z-19A387-D

Special thanks to @rugedraw for timely communication, tech assistance, and willingness to help!

 

[rugedraw]

@PDubs Awesome! You're two years ahead of where you were when you started. It may be a while before Ford releases more updates for you, but you're that much closer to the truck you paid for.

 

[mtbbodhi]

Just wondering, what is the latest Sync version, and any new significant upgrades?

It’s been a while since I went through the update process on my “stuck” ‘21. I finally got my first OTA update, and now on Sync version 25094. Is this the latest?

 

[ENG430]

Just wondering, what is the latest Sync version, and any new significant upgrades?

It’s been a while since I went through the update process on my “stuck” ‘21. I finally got my first OTA update, and now on Sync version 25094. Is this the latest?

Yes

 

[digitaltrucker]

The latest gets YouTube from what I see on my wife’s 25 Explorer.

 

[Fordphanatic]

Yes thats the latest version of sync as of a week ago

 

[mtbbodhi]

The latest gets YouTube from what I see on my wife’s 25 Explorer.

Say what!!?! I don’t see YouTube on mine. Would love to have that!

 

[digitaltrucker]

Say what!!?! I don’t see YouTube on mine. Would love to have that!

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/2025-f150-factory-youtube-on-sync.36946/

 

[JDJ89]

Just wondering, what is the latest Sync version, and any new significant upgrades?

It’s been a while since I went through the update process on my “stuck” ‘21. I finally got my first OTA update, and now on Sync version 25094. Is this the latest?

What SYNC version were you on prior to getting the OTA update? I just finished getting my '21 unstuck and updated as far as I could go.

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