IMPORTANT: Before you proceed to the next step, connect your truck to external power supply (a good battery charger/maintainer as one listed above will do the job). The tool will download the necessary tools needed for the module update.ģ) Once download completes the button turns green with a text 'Run'. Head over here to see all available SW updates for your modules.ġ) Head over to SW Updates tab in the FDRS Toolbox window.Ģ) If there are updates available, hit the Download button. On the right hand side notice the SW Updates tab. The ones that responded positively will be marked green. On the left hand side you will see all modules detected on your truck. You should be presented by the following screen: NOTE: Follow the steps below ONLY if you own the Mongoose-Plus J2534 interfaceġ) Download the OPUS IVS driver for your Mongoose-Plus device from here.Ģ) Connect your Mongoose-Plus device to your PC and launch the installer. Installation and Setting up Mongoose-Plus J2534 VCI interface:

Ford Diagnostic & Repair Software (commonly known as FDRS) 12V Automotive Battery Charger/Maintainer (I used this one from Amazon) USB Flash drive 32GB or larger (must be formatted to exFAT) VCI Interface preferably Mongoose-Plus J2534 (can be purchased from Amazon here) Windows PC with 4GB RAM or greater, running Windows 10 or Windows 11 DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK! I will take no responsibility for any damage to your vehicle caused by the below described procedure Flashing ECU modules is a dangerous operation. That does not mean failure cannot happen. This guide outlines steps to set up your computer and how to update software in your ECU modules using Ford OEM FDRS softwareĭISCLAIMER: I have updated many modules using the procedure below without any major issues and literally zero failures.

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