F150 Tremor FORScan

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FORScan Tutorial

Code Sheet for F150 2021

OBDLink EX FORScan

I plan on making some changes soon — need inexpensive windoze machine first. Dirt cheap is best as it will only be for this software.

 

[P0H0]

My cheap Gateway Laptop arrived for using Forscan on the truck. I made some adjustments without any problems.

1. Set Bambi Mode (Fog lights stay on when brights are on)

2. Enabled Digital Temps for Transmission and Coolant.

I may add global windows up/down via the remote later.

 

[Robb1]

I have made a few FORScan mods to date and have been testing additional mods for the Tremor specifically. I have enabled the digital gauges, bambi mode, auto start / stop disable and most recently enabling Glare Free / Adaptive driving lights.

I have completed the testing and confirmed error free operation for the glare free / adaptive adaptive beams. For those not aware the 402A (sorry everyone else) is equipped with adaptive driving beam capable head lights. Unfortunately they are disabled in the US trucks due to some outdated laws manufactures are limited by. Our friends in Canada and Europe get the more advanced system active by default, while we are stuck with auto high beams instead.

This is a slightly more complex FORScan mod due to multiple modules involved, but fairly simple once you are familiar with FORScan. Please backup you modules before making changes!

For those interesting in enabling this cool tech here are the as-built changes required (402A ONLY):

In the list below do not change the values in your as-built represented by "x"

Glare Free Menu (replaces Auto High beam) in APIM:
7D0-09-01 x1xx xxxx
7D0-09-03 xxCx xxxx
Note: a module reset in FORScan or power cycle is required for the menu to appear.

IPMA
706-01-01 xxxx xxx9

SCCM
724-04-01 xxx4 xxxx

IPC
720-01-01 xx8x xxxx
720-10-01 xxxx xxx3

HCM
734-01-01 xxxx xx01
734-01-02 x3xx xxxx
734-01-04 xx53 4E

 

[P0H0]

Awesome!

I have to admit — my immediate thought was, what the hell are Adaptive Driving Beams? The technology sounds pretty interesting regarding the ability to shade/dim specific beams of light that would otherwise blind the on coming driver (see article below).

@Robb1 How do you like ADB — does the truck still automatically cycle between high and low beams? Does high beams just stay on now when the other car is approaching?

How do Adaptive Headlights Work? Are Adaptive Headlights Worth It?

Find out about how different types of adaptive headlights work, if they’re worth it—and one kind you’re not allowed to buy.

www.motortrend.com

What Are Adaptive Driving Beams (ADB)?​

Adaptive driving beams (ADB) are a newer, high-tech type of adaptive headlight. In fact, ADB headlights are so advanced that they're prohibited in the U.S. Instead of using distinct bulbs for low and high beams, ADB lights are made up of many individual, very bright LEDs. How the brightness of each LED can be precisely controlled makes ADB headlights special.
When sensors detect other cars, software responds by dimming the LEDs—but only the ones that project onto those vehicles. Meanwhile, the LEDs that aren't shining on the other vehicles maintain full brightness. Each LED adjusts dynamically to other vehicles' positions. In this way, there's bright illumination around those vehicles, but less on them. Think of ADB headlights as illuminating what's ahead, but projecting "shadow" on other cars to minimize dazzling their drivers.
As smart and high-tech as adaptive driving beams are, they're not offered in the U.S. Why? Blame FMVSS 108, a regulation within the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard mandating that cars sold in the U.S. must have distinct low beam and high beam patterns. ADB headlights dynamically adapt their pattern and don't meet that requirement. Various automakers have petitioned the NHTSA to modify FMVSS 108 and allow ADB headlights, but a compromise hasn't been reached.

 

[P0H0]

@Robb1 Also, when disabling auto/stop start, does the dash button just stay illuminated? How does it work? Is there a warning message every time you power on?

 

[Robb1]

Awesome!

I have to admit — my immediate thought was, what the hell are Adaptive Driving Beams? The technology sounds pretty interesting regarding the ability to shade/dim specific beams of light that would otherwise blind the on coming driver (see article below).

@Robb1 How do you like ADD — does the truck still automatically cycle between high and low beams? Does high beams just stay on now when the other car is approaching?

How do Adaptive Headlights Work? Are Adaptive Headlights Worth It?

Find out about how different types of adaptive headlights work, if they’re worth it—and one kind you’re not allowed to buy.

www.motortrend.com

What Are Adaptive Driving Beams (ADB)?​

Adaptive driving beams (ADB) are a newer, high-tech type of adaptive headlight. In fact, ADB headlights are so advanced that they're prohibited in the U.S. Instead of using distinct bulbs for low and high beams, ADB lights are made up of many individual, very bright LEDs. How the brightness of each LED can be precisely controlled makes ADB headlights special.
When sensors detect other cars, software responds by dimming the LEDs—but only the ones that project onto those vehicles. Meanwhile, the LEDs that aren't shining on the other vehicles maintain full brightness. Each LED adjusts dynamically to other vehicles' positions. In this way, there's bright illumination around those vehicles, but less on them. Think of ADB headlights as illuminating what's ahead, but projecting "shadow" on other cars to minimize dazzling their drivers.
As smart and high-tech as adaptive driving beams are, they're not offered in the U.S. Why? Blame FMVSS 108, a regulation within the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard mandating that cars sold in the U.S. must have distinct low beam and high beam patterns. ADB headlights dynamically adapt their pattern and don't meet that requirement. Various automakers have petitioned the NHTSA to modify FMVSS 108 and allow ADB headlights, but a compromise hasn't been reached.

Thanks for adding that excellent description!

So far I really like it. It's a real shame the laws here have not yet caught up to the technology available. The law they reference above is from 1967.

With the ADB active you do not get the high beam on / off switching we are all used to. The truck decides based on ambient lighting, traffic, etc. where to block or dim portions of the high beam to prevent glaring the other vehicles and control each beam (RH / LH) individually. To the sides you still have the extended range and coverage of the high beams. It looks like a box or tunnel in the light around the other vehicle or vehicles and it is distance dynamic so it always stays just short of the other cars as your distance changes.

It is very cool and hard to describe. It also ramps the output of the high beam, so unlike the hard transition for on to off we have with normal high beams, this has much more smooth transition allowing your eyes to adjust to the changing lighting situation better. The whole thing works automatically without any driver input. You do still have the ability to manually activate or turn off the high beams with the control stock should you need it.

 

[Robb1]

@Robb1 Also, when disabling auto/stop start, does the dash button just stay illuminated? How does it work? Is there a warning message every time you power on?

The dash button still works as it did before. If you press it or enter a drive mode that disables start / stop to "OFF" lights up, but regardless of the switch setting the truck will never shutdown at a stop. No warnings, everything works a and indicates as it did before. The start stop system has a handful of built in inhibits and the FORScan change is simply keeping one of those active all the time, so the computer decides not to shutdown the engine. On the 2021 you are telling the computer that a searing event is happing (steering wheel movement), but only to the start stop circuit. You can watch it on the start / stop status page on the instrument panel.

I have been running it for weeks and found no ill effects, warnings, or DTCs. To disable ASS:

PSCM
730-03-01 xxxx xxxx 00

 

[WeaverGroup]

Does the 402A have the ability to add the static bending light modification?

 

[P0H0]

The dash button still works as it did before. If you press it or enter a drive mode that disables start / stop to "OFF" lights up, but regardless of the switch setting the truck will never shutdown at a stop. No warnings, everything works a and indicates as it did before. The start stop system has a handful of built in inhibits and the FORScan change is simply keeping one of those active all the time, so the computer decides not to shutdown the engine. On the 2021 you are telling the computer that a searing event is happing (steering wheel movement), but only to the start stop circuit. You can watch it on the start / stop status page on the instrument panel.

I have been running it for weeks and found no ill effects, warnings, or DTCs. To disable ASS:

PSCM
730-03-01 xxxx xxxx 00

Good to know. It would be interesting if I could reprogram the button for Trail Turn Assist — instead of hunting through the menu.

 

[P0H0]

Does the 402A have the ability to add the static bending light modification?

Does this help?

401A: LED fog lamps with LED cornering lamps adjust to the movement of your vehicle to help improve visibility around corners and in foggy or misty conditions.

402A: LED projector headlamps with Adaptive Dynamic Bending for a wider spread of light at night.

 

[P0H0]

Thanks for adding that excellent description!

So far I really like it. It's a real shame the laws here have not yet caught up to the technology available. The law they reference above is from 1967.

With the ADB active you do not get the high beam on / off switching we are all used to. The truck decides based on ambient lighting, traffic, etc. where to block or dim portions of the high beam to prevent glaring the other vehicles and control each beam (RH / LH) individually. To the sides you still have the extended range and coverage of the high beams. It looks like a box or tunnel in the light around the other vehicle or vehicles and it is distance dynamic so it always stays just short of the other cars as your distance changes.

It is very cool and hard to describe. It also ramps the output of the high beam, so unlike the hard transition for on to off we have with normal high beams, this has much more smooth transition allowing your eyes to adjust to the changing lighting situation better. The whole thing works automatically without any driver input. You do still have the ability to manually activate or turn off the high beams with the control stock should you need it.

So it sounds like maximum brightness all the time with the cutout for the oncoming vehicle with an option to override to standard bright? Do the fog lights extinguish when an oncoming car is approaching — like they extinguish when going to high beams?

 

[Robb1]

Does the 402A have the ability to add the static bending light modification?

I am not familiar with the static bending mod, so apologies if I mis the mark on my response.

Static bending headlights usually include a reflector or additional lamp to light up the corner in a turn.

The 402As have dynamic bending lights that actively follow the road in a turn and will activate the fog light when the turn signal is used to provide additional corner lighting. Static bending would be a less advanced technology compared to what we have.

The low trims may have a static bending option.

 

[Robb1]

So it sounds like maximum brightness all the time with the cutout for the oncoming vehicle with an option to override to standard bright? Do the fog lights extinguish when an oncoming car is approaching — like they extinguish when going to high beams?

Essentially yes. There are times, just like with the standard auto high beams, the truck elects to just use low beams. Bright street lighting or very low speed, but for the most part it’s max light with cutouts as required. It’s all camera based so the computer is deciding on the best strategy based on visibility at any given time. The override basically works the same way it currently does (auto, manual high, manual low).

For the fogs: they will be off anytime the high beams are on even after the mod to glare free / ADB. *Unless you do like I did and use Forscan to enable “Bambi mode” which allows the fogs to remain on with the high beams.

Side note: check the aiming on your fog lights if you want to get max benefit from them. There have been reports that Ford is not adjusting them from the factory and they are basically aimed straight down at the dirt and don’t cast light much in front of the bumper. I just confirmed that was the case on my truck as well. I will be adjusting this evening.

 

[P0H0]

Essentially yes. There are times, just like with the standard auto high beams, the truck elects to just use low beams. Bright street lighting or very low speed, but for the most part it’s max light with cutouts as required. It’s all camera based so the computer is deciding on the best strategy based on visibility at any given time. The override basically works the same way it currently does (auto, manual high, manual low).

For the fogs: they will be off anytime the high beams are on even after the mod to glare free / ADB. *Unless you do like I did and use Forscan to enable “Bambi mode” which allows the fogs to remain on with the high beams.

Side note: check the aiming on your fog lights if you want to get max benefit from them. There have been reports that Ford is not adjusting them from the factory and they are basically aimed straight down at the dirt and don’t cast light much in front of the bumper. I just confirmed that was the case on my truck as well. I will be adjusting this evening.

I’ll check the fog lights out this weekend — I plan on activating the ADB lighting too.

 

[P0H0]

 

[Robb1]

Sort of a pro tip for the IPC: It seems to be finicky about writing as-build changes. Go to the wrench icon in FORScan, do a reset and then immediately go to the as-built and enter / write your new values.

 

[Robb1]

If anyone wants to kill the fake engine sound Ford adds to ecoboost through the audio system:

ACM
727-01-01 xxxx xxxx 0x

 

[Tgm1175]

I have made a few FORScan mods to date and have been testing additional mods for the Tremor specifically. I have enabled the digital gauges, bambi mode, auto start / stop disable and most recently enabling Glare Free / Adaptive driving lights.

I have completed the testing and confirmed error free operation for the glare free / adaptive adaptive beams. For those not aware the 402A (sorry everyone else) is equipped with adaptive driving beam capable head lights. Unfortunately they are disabled in the US trucks due to some outdated laws manufactures are limited by. Our friends in Canada and Europe get the more advanced system active by default, while we are stuck with auto high beams instead.

This is a slightly more complex FORScan mod due to multiple modules involved, but fairly simple once you are familiar with FORScan. Please backup you modules before making changes!

For those interesting in enabling this cool tech here are the as-built changes required (402A ONLY):

In the list below do not change the values in your as-built represented by "x"

Glare Free Menu (replaces Auto High beam) in APIM:
7D0-09-01 x1xx xxxx
7D0-09-03 xxCx xxxx
Note: a module reset in FORScan or power cycle is required for the menu to appear.

IPMA
706-01-01 xxxx xxx9

SCCM
724-04-01 xxx4 xxxx

IPC
720-01-01 xx8x xxxx
720-10-01 xxxx xxx3

HCM
734-01-01 x1xx xxxx
734-01-02 x3xx xxxx
734-01-04 xx53 4E

What can adapter and ford can version did you use for this?

I was able to update all the modules except the HCM, which is giving me a software interrupted error when writing.

 

[Robb1]

Some of the Forscan versions have trouble writing certain modules. They are still working some of the kinks out for the 2021. It is a little hit and miss as they release new versions right now.

OBDLink MX+
Forescan 2.3.44 works.

 

[jarcher]

Some of the Forscan versions have trouble writing certain modules. They are still working some of the kinks out for the 2021. It is a little hit and miss as they release new versions right now.

OBDLink MX+
Forescan 2.3.44 works.

Where do you get 2.3.44?

I only see 2.3.43 and I’m having trouble writing some of the modules