2025 Lighting have TRON- Will the shifter swap work?

[DrDingMuscle]

Hello all. I am getting some conflicting information saying that the 2025 Lightning has added TRON encryption and that the shifter swap to the rotary shifter is no longer possible. Does anybody know for sure if this will still work on a 2025 Lariat? If it won't work without registering the shifter is this something that FORscan can do? Thanks in advance.

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[rugedraw]

I can you that FORScan will not authorize TRON. I think @Jesse-Infotainment may know if TRON can be authorized with FDRS after a GSM swap in this case. I am inclined to say yes it can be done, but I am not sure.

 

[Tired Lizard]

From BluePilotdev as regards TRON: https://bluepilot.dev/2025/08/13/confirmed-tron-status-list/

TRON Description & Operation (2025 Maverick Hybrid)

TRON DTC Chart for: ABS, GWM, IPMA, PCM, PSCM, SOBDMC, TCU modules.

Trusted Real-Time Operation Network (TRON) secret data authentication security keys are applied to modules with motion control, safety critical and security critical functions.
Not all modules on the vehicle will have data authentication security keys applied.
The secret authentication security keys provide a digital data handshake between the sending module and the receiving module to confirm the data received has been sent by the expected source.

The initial secret authentication security key distribution takes place at the end of the production line, prior to the vehicle release to the dealer. The key update mechanism includes a key management client and key management server modules. The key management client is the GWM and the key management server modules are the modules participating in the TRON function. The GWM generates the keys and distributes them to itself and the server modules, one module at a time sequentially. The keys are processed by the receiving modules and stored in their memory and a backup of the distributed keys is stored in the TCU .

After the vehicle's TRON has been successfully configured, the production line end of line tool sends a copy to the Ford backend data systems for storage.
If a TRON-capable module is replaced, the module secret authentication security key must be applied to the new module so it functions on the network when installed.
When replacing a TRON capable module, run the FDRS Trusted Real-Time Operation Network (TRON) Module Authentication Diagnosis and Repair procedure to distribute a new set of secret authentication security keys to all TRON-capable modules.

The GWM and the TRON capable modules can set Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if the keys are misaligned between modules, there are communication issues on the vehicle network or a module is not responding.

Gateway Module
The GWM acts as the key management client for the Trusted Real-Time Operation Network (TRON) system for creating, monitoring and distributing the secret keys to the participating modules.

Telematic Control Unit Module
The TCU stores a backup of all Trusted Real-Time Operation Network (TRON) distributed keys.

 

[DrDingMuscle]

From BluePilotdev as regards TRON: https://bluepilot.dev/2025/08/13/confirmed-tron-status-list/

So based on this list my 2025 should have no TRON and the shifter should work just fine. I already hooked it up for a few minutes and it seemed to work fine with no errors or wrench lights.

 

[El Duderino]

2025 owner, swapped to Escape shifter, no issues in 2 weeks it's been installed.

 

[ssteven365]

2025 Flash owner here. Swapped a few days ago and working like a charm.

 

[DrDingMuscle]

2025 Flash owner here. Swapped a few days ago and working like a charm.

Thats great news. Thanks for the info. I feel pretty confident mine will be fine then.

 

[Robert1380]

Installed mine a week ago. So far so good. No issues.

 

[astrand1]

2025 Flash owner here. Swapped a few days ago and working like a charm.

Where did you get your shifter surround from? I really like the one I got but yours looks like the shifter placement is higher up which I would prefer.

 

[ssteven365]

Where did you get your shifter surround from? I really like the one I got but yours looks like the shifter placement is higher up which I would prefer.

Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4365500956/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Also have one on order from ManionMakes who was the creator of the whole idea.

 

[astrand1]

Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4365500956/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Also have one on order from ManionMakes who was the creator of the whole idea.

Yes. I have the one from manionmakes. I really like the design just after using for a couple weeks I wish the shifter was up higher. He said he placed it lower as he was worried about stuff getting caught up that could accidentally turn it.

 

[DrDingMuscle]

Im waiting on mine from Manionmakes right now.

 

[astrand1]

Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4365500956/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Also have one on order from ManionMakes who was the creator of the whole idea.

I just ordered one

Im waiting on mine from Manionmakes right now.

It’s great quality. The fit is spot on and he has excellent communication if needed. Highly recommended!

 

[astrand1]

Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4365500956/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Also have one on order from ManionMakes who was the creator of the whole idea.

I just ordered one from this seller to try out.

 

[hturnerfamily]

- one thing I've noticed with my Rotary Dial: I don't even turn it back to 'P', with either Auto Hold, or my foot on the brake, I just open the door, if I leave the truck ON. Or, just turn the truck OFF.

The dial is totally electronic, so you're not really 'required' to TURN it back to 'P' to put it into park, if you don't want to, if you choose one of these methods, instead.

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