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The MyFord Touch System's 8' LCD screen, as implemented in a 2011 Ford Edge

MyFord Touch (branded as MyLincoln Touch on Ford's Lincoln brand products[1]) is an in-car communications and entertainment system developed by the Ford Motor Company, based on Microsoft technologies. The technology was factory installed with Ford product offerings and was based on the Microsoft Auto 4.0 software platform. It was regarded as the next-generation of Ford Sync. Announced in January 2010, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the technology launched with the 2011 Ford Edge. Reviews of MyFord Touch were overwhelmingly negative. A USB drive, self-installed software upgrade became available in March, 2012; this update was mailed out free-of-charge to all Ford customers, and Ford also offered free installation of the update by any Ford dealer. The update did not address continuing problems with light-touch capacitor switches (on cars so equipped) that control many functions.[2][3][4][5] Several updates have since been released which allowed for more natural speech recognition, simpler Bluetooth pairing, and refinement of the on-screen interface and menus.[6]

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Overview[edit]

MyFord Touch promised to enable drivers of Ford cars to seamlessly integrate nearly all mobile phones, PDAs and digital media players into their cars. Operation of these devices, utilizing advanced Ford Sync functionality, was performed using voice commands, touch-screen inputs, the vehicle's steering wheel, radio controls, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. MyFord Touch is also capable of receiving text messages and reading these text messages aloud to occupants of the car.[1]

Fulfillment of the system's promise has fallen short, with thousands of MyFord Touch owners complaining that the system is unreliable, that it crashes without warning, that it fails to respond to commands, and that it fails to integrate with common mobile devices, such as the iPhone. Ford reliability ratings, both by Consumer Reports and J.D. Powers and Associates have plummeted because of the defects in the MyFord Touch system, and Consumer Reports recommends that new car buyers not consider Ford or Lincoln models equipped with MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch.[3][4][7][8][9][10]

As a stand-alone option, the MSRP for MyFord Touch is $1,000. Purchasers of this option get the MyFord Touch system with two driver-configurable 4.2' color LCD displays in the gauge cluster, one 8' color LCD touch screen in the center stack, a media hub with 2 USB ports, SD card reader, RCA video input jacks and 5-way controls located on steering wheel; Sync voice activated communications and entertainment system (Free three-year pre-paid subscription for 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Reports, traffic reports, GPS-based turn by turn driving directions and information services).[11]

Features[edit]

  • Voice-Activated Commands: Uses Ford Sync technology to control the climate, audio, phone and navigation features in a hands-free manner through the use of only their voice.
    • On-screen menus accompany voice-activated commands to let the driver see which commands they can use.
  • Traffic, Directions and Information: Visual presentation of Ford Sync traffic, directions and information applications.
    • Traffic Alerts — provided by INRIX.
    • Map-based navigation application via an optional SD card — provided by TeleNav (option can be added later to MyFord Touch but it is not supported by Ford dealers, it requires installing a license).[12]
    • SD card navigation includes services like weather maps, gas prices, and movie listings — via SIRIUS Travel Link.
  • Vehicle Health Report: Vehicle Report provides a personalized online report for the vehicle showing vehicle diagnostics, scheduled maintenance and any recall information. Vehicle Health Report allows users to schedule car service online, directly with the users' preferred car dealer, directly from the personalized online report. (Not available outside North America). This service discontinued on August 1, 2018.
  • 911 Assist: A form of Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, when sensors detect the vehicle has been involved in a collision involving airbag deployment and, on certain vehicles, where the emergency fuel pump shut-off is activated, 911 Assist puts the occupant(s) of the car directly in touch with a 911 operator. 911 Assist provides a 10-second window where occupants have the option to cancel the call before dialing. Where occupants of the car are unable to speak, 911 Assist delivers an emergency message to the 911 operator (Not available outside North America).
  • Internet Connectivity: MyFord Touch provides full Wi-Fi capability. The technology also includes hotspot connectivity enabling other devices to share the MyFord Touch system's internet connection.
    • Supports on-screen and USB-connected keyboards.
    • RSS feed aggregator and text-to-voice reader.
    • In-car Wi-Fi hot-spot capability through USB mobile broadband modem or USB-installed Aircard.
      • Tested Aircards:
        • Sprint 4G Overdrive – does not work via USB, although it can access the Wifi network created by the Overdrive.
        • Verizon PANTech UM175VW – does not work.
        • ATT USBConnect Mercury/Sierra Wireless Compass 885 - Fully functional.
  • Media features:
    • 2 USB 2.0 inputs, MyFord Touch provides compatibility with USB-connected MP3 players.
    • SD card slot
    • RCA Jack input for Audio and Video (Video input removed on some 2014+ vehicles)
    • AM/FM radio, CD player, Sirius Satellite Radio, HD Radio capability.
    • Internet Media player equipped with new Podcast category.
    • Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rate audio support.

Versions[edit]

The current version of MyFord Touch is 3.10 (11/2016). Changes in this new release from the previous 3.8/3.7.11 releases are as follows:

  • Hazard switch illuminates on Focus / Escape with ignition off and park lamps on
  • Next Track / Previous Track controls from SYNC touchscreen
  • SYNC Maintaining Repeat / Shuffle settings that were set on the device side
  • Compatibility updates for the latest phone and media devices
  • Siri Eyesfree support for Apple (added in 3.8)
  • Reconnect Bluetooth device automatically (added in 3.8)

Customers can download the software update and install it from a USB drive, but only if they have a compatible vehicle.

In March 2012, Ford Motor announced a major update to MyFord Touch (and MyLincoln Touch) software that is available though dealerships and self-install upgrade kits mailed to customers. The MyFord Touch software update is provided free of charge to all existing customers. Customers will have the option to self-install the update, or they can go to any Ford dealer for installation. The USB drive update software, and SD cards to update the navigation map data, were mailed to all MyFord Touch customers starting 8 March 2012.[4]

Ford Motors does not release all MyFord Touch firmware versions for all supported vehicles. For example, version 3.8 is available for a 2014 Ford Escape, but not for a 2011 Ford Edge (as of 8/22/2016). However, in this case, version 3.8 can be installed and runs successfully on the Ford Edge.

Versions List

CCPU In-vehicleImage Part No. SuffixSyncMyRide.com VersionGenerationComment
10212-AJ1.8
10308-BD2.3SYNCGen2_4.22.10308_PRODUCT
10337-BE2.4SYNCGen2_4.22.10337_PRODUCT
11038-BH2.7SYNCGen2_4.23.11038_PRODUCT
11063-BJ2.8SYNCGen2_4.23.11063_PRODUCT
11081-BL2.10SYNCGen2_4.23.11081_PRODUCTFocus only
11134-BM2.11SYNCGen2_4.23.11134_PRODUCTReleased 26 Oct 2011
12023unknown3.0.2SYNCGen2Released 05 Mar 2012
unknownunknown3.1.3SYNCGen2Released September 2012 (BEV vehicles only)
12156unknown3.2.2SYNCGen2Released September 2012 (Limited release)
12285unknown3.5.1SYNCGen2_4.29.12285_PRODUCTReleased December 2012 + GPS Update (A4) new SD card required. (Compatible up to A9, B9 & F8 SD cards).
13171unknown3.6.2SYNCGen2_4.30.13171_PRODUCTReleased August 2013 (Compatible up to A9, B9 & F8 SD cards)
14122unknown3.7.11SYNCGen2_4.32.14122_PRODUCTReleased September 2014 (Compatible up to A9, B9, F8 & K5 SD cards)
15128unknown3.8SYNCGen2_3.08.15128.EA.10_PRODUCTReleased October 2, 2015 (Compatible up to A9, B9, F8 & K5 SD cards) Rev 4 (Patched) latest Nav Version (5.67.6) Released September 2015
16180unknown3.10SYNCGen2_3.10.16180.EA.0_PRODUCTReleased November 2016 (Compatible up to A9, B9, F8 & K5 SD cards)

MyFord Touch availability[edit]

The following vehicles have been announced as being MyFord Touch capable (provided as a standard or optional feature).Note: MyFord Touch is generally available only on medium to high end trim packages.

North America:

  • Ford C-Max — 2013 Model Year
  • Ford Edge — 2011 Model Year
  • Ford Escape — 2013 Model Year
  • Ford Expedition — 2015 Model year
  • Ford Explorer — 2011 Model Year
  • Ford F-150 — 2013 Model year
  • Ford Fiesta — 2014 Model Year
  • Ford Flex — 2013 Model Year
  • Ford Focus — 2012 Model Year
  • Ford Fusion — 2013 Model Year
  • Ford Mustang — 2015 Model Year
  • Ford Super Duty — 2013 Model year
  • Ford Taurus — 2013 Model Year
  • Ford Transit — 2015 Model Year
  • Ford Transit Connect — 2014 Model Year
  • Lincoln Continental — 2017 Model Year
  • Lincoln Navigator — 2015 Model Year
  • Lincoln MKC — 2015 Model Year
  • Lincoln MKS — 2013 Model Year
  • Lincoln MKT — 2013 Model Year
  • Lincoln MKX — 2011 Model Year
  • Lincoln MKZ — 2013 Model Year

Asia Pacific:

  • Ford Everest — 2015 Model Year (branded as SYNC2)
  • Ford Ranger — 2015 Model Year (branded as SYNC2)

Australia:

  • Ford Falcon — 2014 - 2016 Model Year (branded as SYNC2)
  • Ford Territory — 2014 - 2016 Model Year (branded as SYNC2)

Europe:

  • Ford Focus - 2015 (branded as Sync 2)
  • Ford Mondeo - 2015 Model year
  • Ford Tourneo Connect 2016 Model year (branded as Sync 2)

Criticism[edit]

Unreliability of the MyFord Touch system has been cited by J.D. Powers & Associates as the primary factor contributing to a decline in Ford's standing in the 2011 'Initial Quality Survey' of new car purchasers.[13] The study ranked 2011 Ford vehicles' initial quality in 23rd position, down from fifth position in 2010. The ranking of Lincoln vehicles, a Ford subsidiary that also uses the Touch system branded as 'MyLincoln Touch,' declined from eighth to 17th place year over year. Consumer Reports recommends that no one consider buying used 2011 Ford Edges equipped with MyFord Touch systems.[14] As Ford has expanded availability of its MyFord Touch system to more vehicles (e.g. the 2013 Ford Flex), Consumer Reports has downgraded its ratings for vehicles so equipped.[5]

Early purchasers of the first generation MyFord Touch system complained that MyFord Touch systems crashed without warning, did not reliably respond to touch commands, and often failed to sync with mobile phones and iPods.[3] The March 2012 MyFord Touch upgrade, addressed some of these performance issues, however even the latest MyFord Touch systems (on the 2013 Ford Flex, for example) use capacitive, rather than standard, switches that lack positive feel and are extremely difficult to use with gloves on.[5]

Initial reception of the March 2012 software upgrade, which overhauled the user interface and addressed many performance issues, has been largely positive. There has since been several incremental software upgrades, addressing some issues that have plagued the system since its introduction, such as touchscreen menu lag and voice recognition commands.[15] However, problems remain, and some owners continue to experience difficulties with the system, even with the new upgrade fully installed. As a result of falling reliability rankings and widespread customer complaints, Ford announced they would extend the warranty on the MyFord Touch system to five years with unlimited miles, up from three years and 36,000 miles.[16] Some owners have expressed their hope that Ford will continue upgrading the MyFord Touch system until it fulfills its original design promises; meanwhile owners must make do with remaining glitches.[4][7][17][18][19]

In order to address the many criticisms on the Microsoft-powered system, Ford decided to use Blackberry's QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment beginning in 2015, referred to by Ford as Sync 3.[20] This QNX-based system has been shown to be much more responsive and stable.[21] Unfortunately, it does not appear that Ford will allow owners of vehicles with MyFord Touch to upgrade to Sync 3.

End of Life (EOL)[edit]

Ford has yet to confirm when it will officially stop producing software updates for SYNC2. Whilst 3.8 was thought to be the last official version, 3.10 was released to address certain bugs in Nov16. This has not been readily available in Europe, where Ford does not have a customer self-service portal and dealers are not always willing to tamper due to the very slow download times for the update and the low success rates causing total failure of the unit. Only certain technicians are trained to perform the upgrade leading to limited knowledge and natural avoidance in performing the upgrade in case of problems. A service bulletin regarding the software update suggests that unless specific problems are encountered with the device then the software update should not be performed. Once updated it is impossible to downgrade.

With such natural demand, the update has appeared in an unofficial form on most Ford forums and has been successfully installed by many, without any issues.[22]

Discontinuation[edit]

SYNC2 was officially discontinued as of Q4 2015 and is no longer available as an option to order. New vehicles ordered with the option and built from Q4 2015 onwards should automatically be fitted with SYNC3 depending on build cycle. Existing stocks are being held back for repairs & replacements as a significant problem still exists in early models and will be covered under warranty if the customer happens to notice the flaw. This only effects EU models and only when combined with certain other options. E.g. climate control. Affected vehicles under warranty can be replaced with the SYNC3 system to eradicate the issues that exist with SYNC2.

In a confidential document circulated around dealerships in the US in Q1 2015 and Europe in Q2 2015 dealers were encouraged to push the SYNC2 system to reduce stocks notifying them of advance warning of the discontinuation in Q4 and only offer SYNC3 if the customer specifically asked for it. SYNC3 has been available as an option to order on certain models as far back as Q1 2015 and was extended to additional models in Q2.

In certain models SYNC2 & SYNC3 are directly interchangeable. However units equipped with Navigation require replacement of the USB hub. All versions require replacement of the GPS Antenna, usually hidden in the dashboard.

SYNC2 Warranty[edit]

Any units which have failed and where the vehicle is under warranty will naturally be rectified under the warranty scheme, however it is likely a SYNC2 unit will be replaced with a SYNC2 unit where on-hand stock permits, unless there are repeated reproducible problems and the customer has noticed one of the many operational issues that exist. Ford has a strict policy relating to repeated failures of a component and this falls into that category suggesting fitment of a SYNC3 unit where applicable to prevent further failures would be an appropriate solution.

An internal document circulated in Q4 2015 stated that any new vehicle from Q1 2016 onwards fitted with SYNC2 upon delivery should be replaced under warranty. This was to safeguard the batch building and storing of vehicles being equipped with the older option and making it to market during the cross over period. This also safeguarded against dealerships pre-ordering vehicles and storing against possible future orders.

The document also stated that the numbers expected to be effected are insignificant. The document stated “Preserving the brand image is paramount”

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ abMyFord Touch Defines Intuitive Driving Experience, Ford News Center.
  2. ^Arthur, Charles (November 7, 2011). 'MyFord Touch problems: Ford to issue upgrade'. The Guardian. London.
  3. ^ abc'Mark Phelan: MyFordTouch could hamper launches'. Detroit Free Press.
  4. ^ abcd'Video: Consumer Reports installs MyFord Touch flash update, notes improvements'. consumerreports.org.
  5. ^ abc'2013 Ford Flex received updates, but only some were improvements'. consumerreports.org.
  6. ^Mark Fields. 'Ford Motor Company Official Global Corporate Homepage - Ford.com'. Ford Corporate.
  7. ^ abDerek Kreindler. 'Consumer Reports Slams MyFord Touch'. The Truth About Cars.
  8. ^'Ratings & Reviews'. consumerreports.org.
  9. ^'Ford MyFord Touch Problems Prompt Company To Send Out Software Upgrade'. Huffington Post. November 7, 2011.
  10. ^'What's Hot: Car News, Photos, Videos & Road Tests'. insideline.com. 8 February 2010.
  11. ^2011 Ford Edge SEL Price With Options Edmunds.com Retrieved 2010-01-16
  12. ^'MyFord Touch Navigation Activation'. XDA Developers. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
  13. ^Jensen, Cheryl (2011-06-23). ''Aggravating' MyFord Touch Sends Ford Plummeting in J.D. Power Quality Survey'. 'Wheels' automotive blog. The New York Times. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
  14. ^'Best Used Cars - Used Cars - Consumer Reports'. consumerreports.org.
  15. ^'New Cars, Car Reviews, Car Prices and Auto Shows – MSN Autos'. msn.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  16. ^'Ford to upgrade, extend warranty on MyFord touch-screen system'. Automotive News.
  17. ^Tim Stevens. 'MyFord Touch 2013 update hands-on'. Engadget. AOL.
  18. ^'There, I Fixed It: MyFord Touch Update Released'. Motor Trend Magazine. 6 March 2012.
  19. ^Mark Fields. 'Ford Motor Company Official Global Corporate Homepage - Ford.com'. Ford Corporate.
  20. ^'Ford to Drop Microsoft for QNX on Future Versions of Sync - Motor Trend'. Motor Trend Magazine. 23 February 2014.
  21. ^'QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment'. qnx.com.
  22. ^'MyFord Touch Navigation Activation Only - Post #937'. forum.xda-developers.com. Retrieved 2017-09-02.

External links[edit]

Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MyFord_Touch&oldid=926795202'

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April 11, 2017 - FORScan Lite v1.3.8 for iOS is released

Aggregated output, migration to new core (2.3.8), small fixes and improvements. Also, user manual is updated.

March 24, 2017 - FORScan for Windows version 2.3.8 beta is released

New languages, functions, fixes, improvements. Most significant updates are: aggregated output (ability to out PIDs from several modules simultaneously) and built-in PATS outcode/incode calculator (only for pre-2011/2012 cars). It is recommended to check Release notes

February 16, 2017 - FORScan Lite v1.2.7, FORScan Demo v1.2.7 for Android are released

Vehicle database update, migration to new core (2.3.7).

February 13, 2017 - FORScan Lite v1.3.7 for iOS is released

Vehicle database update, migration to new core (2.3.7).

February 13, 2017 - FORScan version 2.3.7 beta is released

Vehicle database update. New functions, fixes, improvements.

January 7, 2017 - FORScan version 2.3.6 beta is released

Fixed bug of incorrect As Built Data management in some modules of pre-CAN vehicles. Added several service functions for Ford and Mazda. Other fixes and improvements

December 19, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.3.6 for iOS is released

Vehicle database update, migration to new core (2.3.5), support for PLX Kiwi 3 BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) adapter. Fixes, improvements.

December 18, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.2.6, FORScan Demo v1.2.6 for Android are released

Fixed crash bug appeared sometimes after upgrade to version 1.2.5 from earlier ones

December 17, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.2.5, FORScan Demo v1.2.5 for Android are released

Vehicle database update, migration to new core (2.3.5). Support for 4 new languages, CH34x USB drivers, other features, fixes, improvements

December 16, 2016 - FORScan version 2.3.5 beta is released

Vehicle database update. New languages, service and configuration functions, PATS programming. Fixes, improvements.

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September 21, 2016 - FORScan version 2.3.4 beta is released

Vehicle database update, new languages, service and configuration functions, fixes, improvements.

July 29, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.2.4, FORScan Demo v1.2.4 for Android are released

Vehicle database update, migration to new core (2.3.3). Stability and performance improvements in Bluetooth communication procedure

July 28, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.3.5 for iOS is released

Vehicle database update, migration to new core (2.3.3)

July 26, 2016 - FORScan version 2.3.3 beta is released

Vehicle database update, also new service and configuration functions, fixes, improvements. Details are on the Download page.

June 07, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.2.3, FORScan Demo v1.2.3 for Android are released

Re-added 'native' USB drivers of FTDI and Prolific (removed in v1.2.2). Migration to new core, some fixes and improvements

June 01, 2016 - FORScan version 2.3.2 beta is released

New test, service and configuration functions, fixes, improvements. Also, since this version special Wine-compliant build (without Extended License support) will be released

May 20, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.2.2, FORScan Demo v1.2.2 for Android are released

Vehicle database update, added USB support for all USB bridges (FTDI, Silicon Labs, CHxx, Prolific...), added Portuguese, added ability to move application to SD card, other fixed and improvements

May 14, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.3.4 for iOS is released

Vehicle database update, some fixes and improvements.

April 25, 2016 - FORScan version 2.3.1 beta is released

Vehicle database update, new PATS and Service functions, multiple fixes and improvements

March 01, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.2.1, FORScan Demo v1.2.1 for Android are released

Fixed crash bug in communication with Bluetooth and USB adapters

February 27, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.2.0, FORScan Demo v1.2.0 for Android are released

Migration to core 2.3.0, also added: support for USB adapters (please see Release Notes), two new sizes for gauges ('very big' and 'huge'), option to change gauge view in Dashboard mode (Text, Dial or Combined), Polish language, Auto-connect option, other fixes and improvements

February 20, 2016 - FORScan version 2.3.0 beta is released

Added new section 'Configuration and Programming', also a set of new functions, fixes and improvements.

February 03, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.3.3 for iOS is released

Added two new sizes for gauges (very big and huge)

January 20, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.1.4, FORScan Demo v1.1.4 for Android is released

Migration to kernel version 2.2.11, removed PID duplicates.

January 13, 2016 - FORScan version 2.2.11 beta is released

Fixed crash bug of version for Windows on connection to vehicle (usually, after switch to MS-CAN)

January 12, 2016 - FORScan Lite v1.3.2 for iOS is released

Database update, added PID precision (digits after the decimal point), fixes and improvements, migration to core 2.2.10.

December 31, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.10 beta is released

Fixes and improvements in communication procedures, improved stability for wireless adapters (WiFi, Bluetooth)

Happy New Year to everyone!

December 27, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.9 beta is released

Improvements and fixes, database update.

December 11, 2015 - FORScan Lite v1.1.3, FORScan Demo v1.1.3 for Android is released

Fixed several bugs displaying and managing PIDs, added support for Android devices without Bluetooth (GPS navigators, 3rd party head units etc)

October 31, 2015 - FORScan Lite v1.1.1, FORScan Demo v1.1.1 for Android is released

Added scaling for Dashboard and Graphs (changing size of Dashboard and Graphs). Adding 'min/max' and 'precision' settings for parameters. Added translations for Finnish, Romanian, Lithuanian. Other fixes and improvements. Migration to core 2.2.8.

October 31, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.8 beta is released

Massive set of fixes and improvements in J2534 protocol support, major fixes in PATS procedures. Other new functions, fixes, improvements

October 9, 2015 - FORScan Lite v1.3.1 for iOS is released

Added iPad interface, database update, fixes, improvements, migration to core 2.2.7.

September 21, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.7 beta is released

Some kind of fix pack version - no new functions in this version, but fix of critical bugs.

September 16, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.6 beta is released

Support for Windows Bluetooth API, test for Windows 10, new service functions, fixes and improvements. Details are on the Download page.

July 20, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.5 beta is released

This version contains numerous changes, fixes, improvements and some new functions. Detail are on the Download page. It is also recommended to read release notes.

June 29, 2015 - FORScan Lite v1.0.1, FORScan Demo v1.0.4 for Android is released

Fixed crash bug when user changes measurement unit in Settings (German language only). Added license check emulation in Demo (to indicate license problems, for example, in case of using Blackberry 10 + Snap).

June 25, 2015 - FORScan Lite v1.0.0 for Android is released

FORScan Lite for Android is finally released and available on Google Play market. Please use free FORScan Demo for Android to check compatibility with your adapter. Details are on the Download page. Also, FORScan Lite for Android documentation is released and available on the Documentation page.

May 28, 2015 - FORScan Lite v1.2.5 for iPhone is released

Migration to core 2.2.4. Support of new models, bugfix and improvements.

May 09, 2015 - Changes in external licensing procedure

Trial licenses are now issued in an automated mode, details are available here

May 08, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.4 beta is released

Added PATS programming functions for a few more popular European models and many US models of 1998-2009. Added Fuel Pump Learn service function for Transit of 2006 model year, Finnish language, support of HSCAN2 and HSCAN3 bus for the newest Ford Hybrid models, small fixes and other improvements

April 17, 2015 - Beta testing FORScan Lite for Android

Started beta testing of FORScan Lite for Android. Link to details.

March 09, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.3 beta is released

Unsheduled delivery to release fixes to major bugs found by users. We recommend to Mondeo Focus Mk1, Mondeo Mk3, Transit 2000-2005, Transit Connect 1.8 2002-2008 with TDDI/TDCI engines, and also Transit 2006-2012 owners to look at release notes.

February 26, 2015 - FORScan Lite v1.2.4 for iPhone is released

Migration to core 2.2.2. Bugfix and improvements.

February 11, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.2 beta is released

Massive set of fixes and improvements, new service functions

January 14, 2015 - FORScan Lite v1.2.3 for iPhone is released

Migration to core 2.2.1. Support of new vehicle models and PIDs, freeze frame data for DTCs on vehicles from 2007 model year, bugfix and improvements in communication procedures and content

January 7, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.1 beta is released

Bugfix

January 5, 2015 - FORScan version 2.2.0 beta is released

First version in a new branch, contains new functions and updates: output control function, PATS programming (for popular models for European market of 1999-2002 model years), support of J2534 (Passthru adapters), vehicle database updates, some new PIDs and other functions.

December 23, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.24 beta is released

Added Turkish and Latvian languages

Merry Christmas to everyone!

November 20, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.23 beta is released

Fixes, improvements, few new functions.

November 6, 2014 - FORScan Lite v1.2.2 for iPhone is released

FORScan Lite for iPhone is finally released and can be installed from App Store. Documentation is available here. We also recommend to read release notes.

October 27, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.22 beta is released

Support of FORScan mode added in CANtieCAR adapter, few other changes

October 08, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.21 beta is released

Urgent fix of the vehicle identification bug and bug in the Spanish language profile made in 2.1.20

October 07, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.20 beta is released

New service procedures, fixes and improvements

August 11, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.19 beta is released

New service procedures, support of OBDLink MX WiFi, small fixes and improvements

July 7, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.18 beta is released

Vehicle database update, new service procedures, functions, fixes, improvements.

June 23, 2014 - Beta testing FORScan Lite for iOS

Started beta testing of first mobile version of FORScan: FORScan Lite for iOS. Link to details and discussion.

June 21, 2014 - New article added

Added new article 'Performance fix of china ELM327 WiFi adapter'

June 19, 2014 - New FORScan forum opened

We are glad to inform everyone that new forum is online. Some materials on the site, such as articles, HowTo's and FAQs will be moved there.

May 6, 2014 - Article about pre-CAN TDCi injectors' setup

The article 'How to configure fuel injectors on the pre-CAN Duratorq HPCR (Puma)' is added to the HowTo chapter.

May 1, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.17 beta is released

Although this version doesn't contain a lot of new features we promised to our users, we have decided to make this release as it contains a set of expected changes, improvements and fixes. First of all - the long-suffering service procedure 'Change Fuel Injector Correction Factors' for pre-CAN TDCi engines

March 21, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.16 beta is released

Vehicle database update, new service procedures, fixes, improvements.

February 12, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.15 beta is released

Mainly fixes and improvements, also experimental injector test for Mazda CAN.

January 25, 2014 - FORScan version 2.1.14 beta is released

This version contains massive set of fixes, improvements and new functions.

December 25, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.13 beta is released

Fix of a crash bug, new service procedure for Australian Fords, other fixes and improvements.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

December 16, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.12 beta is released

New service procedures for TDCi engines, fixes, improvements.

December 2, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.11 beta is released

Bugfix.

December 1, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.10 beta is released

New service procedures, improvements, bugfix.

November 1, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.9 beta is released

This version contains massive set of fixes, improvements and new functions, such as vehicle database update, support of MS-CAN in OBDLink MX, new service procedures and so on.

October 1, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.8 beta is released

New service procedures, bugfix.

September 24, 2013 - Addition to the article about MS-CAN

Added 'Note for Mondeo Mk3 owners' to the article 'How to access MS CAN bus using FORScan v2 and modified ELM327'.

September 15, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.7 beta is released

Improvements and fixes in CAN communication procedure.

September 14, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.6 beta is released

Added German language and WiFi adapters' support. New service procedure for Focus/CMax Mk2 1.6 TDCi and major bugfix.

September 1, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.5 beta is released

OBDII module and OBDKey adapter support, DTC status description, major bugfix and improvements.

August 16, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.4 beta is released

Improvements and fixes in CAN communication procedure.

August 15, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.3 beta is released

Added programming injectors for CAN TDCi engines, also some bugfix and improvements.

August 3, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.2 beta is released

New service procedure - programming injectors for pre-CAN TDCi engines, and some bugfix.

July 5, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.1 beta is released

Mainly bugfix and improvements of the existing functionality.

June 28, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.0 beta2 is released

Fixed first errors found by users but not by us

June 28, 2013 - FORScan version 2.1.0 beta is released

The version has important new functionality like first active test, first service procedure, support of STN1170 chipset. Besides, vehicle database is updated in this version - now it is relevant at the June 2013.

June 4, 2013 - FORScan version 2.0.5 beta is released

This version contains massive set of stability fixes and improvements, most important one are corrections in the HS/MS CAN procedure that fix the issue with vehicle's incorrect behaviour at the moment of switch from HS to MS (see news of 1st June). Some of other changes in this version are also quite important.

June 1, 2013 - Warning about using MSCAN bus

We get complaints from users who own latest generation of CAN vehicles (Ford Focus Mk3, Ford Mondeo Mk4, Galaxy/SMax since 2006 etc) that MSCAN functionality on their vehicles sometimes causes inadequate behaviour. So far we don't know if china apapters cause it or something else. In any case, we strongly do NOT recommend to use MS CAN functions on these vehicles until we understand the problem.

May 26, 2013 - Documentation page is changed

PID settings dialog causes a lot of confusion, so we have decided to quickly document it.

May 23, 2013 - FORScan version 2.0.4 beta is released

Fixed bugs found by users: significant error in the vehicle identification procedure, appeared on some models, such as Ford Focus 2. Fixed other bugs. Details are on the Download page.

May 22, 2013 - Article about MSCAN is added to the HowTo section

The article explains how to modify ELM327 for MS CAN support and clarifies some aspects using it with FORScan v2.

May 19, 2013 - FORScan version 2.0.3 beta is released

Small bugfix, details are on download page.

Wating feedback and logs from users on the FORScan v2.

May 17, 2013 - FORScan version 2.0.2 beta is released

Please check the Download page for more information.

March 13, 2013 - v2.0 status update

Official message from the Team:

Unfortunately we have to postpone the v2.0 delivery, so far - to 31 March, but we can not promise it will not be moved again. Main reason - lack of time developers can dedicate for this work. Although this development is in a final stage, there is still a lot of things to do.

We really appreciate for all the encouragement we get from FORScan users. We are sorry for the delay and assure that we do and will do our best to deliver new version as soon as possible. We will also look for a possibility to dedicate more resources on the project in the future.

With best regards,
FORScan Team

February 25, 2013 - FORScan version 1.3.9 beta is released

Minor bugfix.

February 08, 2013 - Re-delivery of FORScan version 1.3.8 beta

Because of error in 1.3.8 beta distributive, we have to replace the distributive with correct one (1.3.8beta2). If you have downloaded the 1.3.8beta already, please replace it with this version.

February 07, 2013 - FORScan version 1.3.8 beta is released

Quite significant pack of fixes and improvements. Please check the Download page for more information.

January 18, 2013 - FORScan version 1.3.7 beta is released

Fixed major bug which sometimes caused FORScan freezing on bluetooth adapters. Also, few minor changes applied.

January 11, 2013 - FORScan version 1.3.6 beta is released

Set of fixes and improvements, mainly related to Mazda. Please check the Download page for more information.

December 19, 2012 - Development of FORScan v2.0 is officially started

The new version should contain a set of new features and major improvements, such as:

  • New GUI
  • Brand new vehicle communication procedure - very fast and precise detection of the vehicle configuration for majority of models
  • Brand new DTC database which counts differencies between models and has translations to all supported languages
  • MSCAN support (requires ELM327 modification)
  • New tests, PIDs, modules
  • Optimized communication procedure with ELM327 - faster and stable
    • Session log

    and other features, including ones requested by users. Sheduled ETA for the new version is 2013-02-28.

    December 05, 2012 - FORScan version 1.3.5 beta is released

    Added controls to manage Oscilloscope background color and graph line width.

    December 04, 2012 - FORScan version 1.3.4 beta is released

    Changed Oscilloscope background and colors. Fixed two bugs found on pre-CAN Mazda.

    November 27, 2012 - FORScan version 1.3.3 beta is released

    Added new language, Spanish (except DTC). Added selftests for secondary modules on ISO and J1850PWM bus. Added a new module support and few PIDs. Details can be seen on the Download page.

    November 13, 2012 - FORScan version 1.3.2 beta is released

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    Bugfix.

    November 12, 2012 - FORScan version 1.3.1 beta is released

    Added new language, Italian (except DTC). Added a new module, fixed few bugs reported by users. Details can be seen on the Download page.

    October 18, 2012 - FORScan version 1.3.0 beta is released

    Added multilingual support and two new languages, Russian and Polish (except DTC). Fixed several bugs and added Time Base control in the Oscilloscope. Fixed a bug with detection some newest vehicles. Added a new pid.

    September 27, 2012 - FORScan version 1.2.2 beta is released

    Added support of imperial units in the Oscilloscope mode, also few small improvements and fixes. Details can be seen on the Download page.

    September 21, 2012 - FORScan version 1.2.1 beta is released

    Added over 200 PIDs and support for Mazda ISO PCM, also a bugfix package. Details can be seen on the Download page.

    August 14, 2012 - FORScan version 1.2.0 beta is released

    Version with displaying PIDs in a graphical mode (so-called 'Oscilloscope mode').

    July 12, 2012 - FORScan version 1.1.3 beta is released

    This version contains a fix for the problem reported by one of our beta-testers: some modules on older vehicles were detected and displayed on the Vehicle screen, but not processed properly (no serial or DTC reading, as well as DTC reset). The problem was confirmed for ABS module on the following vehciles: Ford Scorpio'94, Ford Explorer'96 and Ford Fiesta 2000, but may be applicable to other modules and models as well.

    June 14, 2012 - FORScan version 1.1.2 beta is released

    This version contains a workaround for a correct Dashboard's work with pre-CAN diesel engines. Engine tests for diesel engines are disabled. This version also contains few small improvements and fixes for several bugs reported by users. Details can be seen on the Download page.

    April 04, 2012 - FORScan version 1.1.1 beta is released

    The version contains fixes for several bugs reported by users. Most important were:

  • Wrong detection of Bluetooth ELM adapters
    • Incorrect support of non-English (national) characters in name of files. Ford

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    March 22, 2012 - Updated version of the site

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    March 21, 2012 - FORScan version 1.1.0 beta is released

    Some features of the new version:

  • Support of Ford CAN vehicles up to 2012 MY
  • Automated connect option
  • More ECUs, DTCs, tests and PIDs supported
  • Improved stability
    • A lot of small fixes, changes, improvements

    Many thanks all of our numerous volunteers from all parts of the world who made this beta possible at all!

    November 3, 2011 - Russian version of the site

    Launched Russian version of the site.

    September 16, 2011 - FORScan version 0.9.2 beta is released

    Improved vehicle detection procedure.

    September 9, 2011 - FORScan version 0.9.1 beta is released

    Set of changes and fixes, implemented based on first feedback from users.

    September 2, 2011 - FORScan version 0.9.0 beta is released

    First official (public) release, launch the project web site.