Scan Tools ?

[Mecamano]

Hello to all

In order to improve my work on Ford, I want to equip myself with a good diagnostic and key programming tool.
Replacement of pcm.
Changing options.
In the country where I work there is no Ford dealer and even less American Ford.

Do you have any computer or software to advise me?

thank you

 

[FordTechOne]

The OEM scan tool is IDS (software) and VCM (hardware). Here’s some info:

VCM RETAIL

The VCM is around $1500 retail.

ForScan can do a lot of the IDS functions but is significantly cheaper. The license is only $12 for a year and includes key programming. You just need a compatible adapter, which is about $50.

What's new

 

[Spectragod]

The OEM scan tool is IDS (software) and VCM (hardware). Here’s some info:

VCM RETAIL

The VCM is around $1500 retail.

ForScan can do a lot of the IDS functions but is significantly cheaper. The license is only $12 for a year and includes key programming. You just need a compatible adapter, which is about $50.

What's new

And, IDS software is $700 a year, and...... unless you are a dealer or licensed locksmith registered on Ford's program, you will not program any keys, nor will you program raptor fobs with ForScan, I have been down this road, I have both systems, and have spoke with Ford, who doesn't care that I represent a Gov't entity, we have to take our vehicles with PATS to the dealer to get keys added.