Using FORScan to tweak your ride...

After a few days of researching, I have finally figured out how to download and use Forscan for the Raptor.

Here are links that I used to install/buy/download everything you'll need. 

Do this all at your own risk. It's pretty simple, and always have a backup stock file if you start playing around.

First order your favorite OBDII adapter - these have great reviews! 

      

1. Download Forscan from http://forscan.org/download.html
2. Download the extended license in order to use it. 

1. You'll need to make an account on the forscan.org forum site. It takes a about 30min or so for an admin to accept you, afterwards, you're good)
2. Watch this video to learn how to move around. 

Here's a link to all the "As-built" codes discovered so far. 

It's pretty straightforward and can be a little time consuming since when you re-code anything you have to cycle the ignition, but it's worth it.

USB upgrade to Sync 3 version 3.0

Well, if you're like me - you love the Ford Sync 3 interface - while it's not perfect, it's pretty darned good!  Carplay is a nice update but if you've updated to IOS 11 - you'll notice some weird things going on - but guess what!? If you don't want to wait for the WiFi update - you can install SYNC 3 Version 3.0 using a USB drive!

There are new features for CarPlay with 

IOS11 https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/23/carplay-ios-11/

1. New Nav Icon. 
2. Fixed keyboard
3. added symbol $
4. MUCH faster interface smoother, snappier
5. Support for new apps

**disclaimer - do this at your own risk! not my fault if it goes belly up!**

Installation instructions: 1. Download. 2. Unzip. 3. Grab a USB Flash Drive, 4GB is fine. 4. Format the drive to either exFAT or FAT32. 5. Put the extracted files inside the flash drive. 6. Turn car on. 7. Plug in car and enjoy!!

***** Note that depending on your USB device it might take up to 10 minutes for the stereo to show "Updating System"... *****

The USB in the car is NOT USB 3 therefore read speed is limited, so if you don't see anything, DO NOT unplug - just wait.... 

There are two versions to update your particular SYNC 3 system
Navigation 
Non-Navigation



found this over at http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90236&fref=gc&dti=935473876561093

So what's new in Ford Sync 3 version 2.2?

Seeing a lot of folks wondering what is 'better' when you upgrade from SYNC3 v1 to Version 2.2.

Here's a list of changes from the Ford Website 👍👍
You can learn more about the update here: https://www.f150forum.com/f118/current-sync-3-carplay-android-auto-information-360660/index261/#post5239735