Can the Software Verification Approval Code be obtained by us mere mortals using FDRS or is that a Dealer Only little Diddy?This is the status for 25C69 as of this morning in PTS (3 Mar 26)...posting this so you can manage expectations.
A new 2023 in February 2026?? You will have the longest running 3-36 warrantee for a 2023!!
I like your thinking! Smart move in my opinion.
As independent operators you’ll notice what looks like a ‘generic’ dealership code is pre-populated just above the TSB selection dropdown box. I have selected the FSA and verified updates that satisfied the software requirements in the past and received the ‘code’. Problem is since you’re not working at an authorized Ford/Lincoln shop you can’t use the code to fill out the required form in PTS to clear the recall. But you can still take comfort in the warm glow you get knowing that you completed that recall and life can now go forward. I always get ice cream afterwards to celebrate.
Since this Parking Brake/pawl recall is not yet available for '22 & '23, are you just sharing that the SYNC update changed the parking brake behaviour (sort of like if the parking brake recall had been applied)?
I will definitely post back here the minute I see that update (SOBDMC) show up for my '22 model.
I purchased a demo model and was surprised to find out that the warranty date was the date it was put into service as a demo unit. Which meant I lost 8 months on the warranty. I did get them to give me an extended warrant out to 42/42k when I complained about it. But things like Ford nav and BlueCruise where still tied to that warranty date. I don't know if it's treated different with the finance guy driving it vs it being a demo unit, but I point it out to say that I would want it in writing what the warranty date is and have it spelled out at what mileage on the truck/how long after that warranty date my coverage expires for repairs and services.
