What is Forscan and How Do I Use It?

[docskeet1]

I am in the same quandary as the OP. I appreciate the links, but a 110 page thread would take way more time than I’d ever have to digest.

I bought the obd connector, downloaded the latest version of forscan, joined the forum, and never received the admin approval. I emailed them and got no reply. That’s about 2 weeks ago, and yes I checked my spam folder.

So, I’ve been reluctant to even hook it up cause I’m told I need a license. I want the basic not extended version.

Must I wait for that seemingly never arriving admin approval? Ty

I joined the forscan forum about one week ago and received administrative approval in about 24 hours. Sounds like something’s not right.

 

[mcgleevn]

Signed up and approved within an hour... just followed instructions to get the program up and running >>> also ordered the suggested OBDII port with HS/MS switch. Hint: search "Forscan tutorial livinitup" - this dude made it real simple.

So I've setup Lincoln-style mirror autofold, DRL is now parking lights only, and my cluster now shows engine and transmission temp... Simple enough and works great - may go for more mods but really just wanted to try it out... Also noted the benefit of now having a code scanner.

My initial hesitation was settled after I verified with some Ford techs that as long as I put default values back into the "modified" modules, Ford wouldn't be able to tell I had changed anything (if I try and use warranty for failed components).

 

[Gary Wren]

So I did some Forscan changes, mirrors, shifter lock out and the read out for the gauges. But now for the fuel, before on a full tank it read about 432 mi to empty. I noticed it went up right after I did the code change, but today I filled up and it said 574 mi to empty. Don't think I will get that many with me averaging 12.5 and its a 36 gal tank. Its a 2019 Raptor with about 1100 miles on it so still new.
Why would the to empty change? I did this change:
Engine temp & Transmission temp shows above gauges (8" Clusters only)
IPC 720-07-01 xxxx xE5x xxxx ** use this if you have trailer brake controller and turbos **

thanks

 

[smurfslayer]

DTE is a best guess based on recent driving. unless you did something with the tire size or calculations in FORSCAN, it’s likely unrelated that you’re seeing more distance to empty.

 

[Gary Wren]

DTE is a best guess based on recent driving. unless you did something with the tire size or calculations in FORSCAN, it’s likely unrelated that you’re seeing more distance to empty.

I get its an estimate, but doesn't seem like it should jump ~150 miles. Didn't change anything with the tire sizes. I guess I'll wait it out and see if it corrects itself.

 

[Cobraman044]

my cluster now shows engine and transmission temp... Simple enough and works great - .

For the life of me I cannot find how to change the top right gauge from Boost to Trans Temp. Is that what you are referring to here? I know on a normal F150 it is in the menu, But that option does not exist (that I can find) on the 19 Raptor.
I made the ForScan change for the temp and I see the temp of coolant. I know the option exist to display the gauges in the middle of the screen, but that is not what I am looking for.

 

[stolleee]

Has anyone figured out if you can enable your two buttons on the side of the shifter (in a 2019) to switch between modes like normal, sport, etc... would be helpful for on the fly changes instead of gear up and gear down as programmed by Ford.

 

[RaptorDawg]

I want to do nav in motion

What does this option do?

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[Wfo]

What does this option do?

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Enables navigation to allow address to be typed in while in motion, normally has to be in park. I’ve made this forscan change and it’s very convenient

 

[jamesreds]

Anyone in the Vancouver, WA area that has or know how to use ForScan that could help me out?