Lightning Software Updates using FDRS

[02Reaper]

I don’t think I’ve gotten an update since I used FDRS to update my truck to current back in June. At the time I couldn’t update the Bcm so that is all that was left. Since then the WAL has been announced as rolling out but it’s been crickets for me. Cost may not be the only thing they are going after.

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[mr.Magoo]

Please remind me, how many manufacturers even allow / make it possible for end users to update their vehicles software ?

 

[Jammer]

Can someone do a lookup on my 2024 Platinum VIN: 1FT6W7L79RWG*****

I’m curious what was actually updated and if there is anything else that might be pending now.

I had an issue within a month of purchase where I could not ‘turn on’ updates within the truck- it would just sit and spin forever (waited up to 3 hours with truck on and plugged in while fully charged) or through the app (it would turn itself off within 2 seconds). Ford was able to confirm that my truck had a pre-existing issue and had not been able to update for the past 6 months and had numerous updates pending.

Had to take it to dealership and it has taken 30 days to diagnose and fix. After trying basic attempts like resets, and USB updates, then individually replacing the APIM and TCU, the final fix was replacing the gateway.
As of today, dealership reports that 14 modules have been updated.

 

[21st Century Truck]

Can someone do a lookup on my 2024 Platinum VIN: 1FT6W7L79RWG*****

I’m curious what was actually updated and if there is anything else that might be pending now.

I had an issue within a month of purchase where I could not ‘turn on’ updates within the truck- it would just sit and spin forever (waited up to 3 hours with truck on and plugged in while fully charged) or through the app (it would turn itself off within 2 seconds). Ford was able to confirm that my truck had a pre-existing issue and had not been able to update for the past 6 months and had numerous updates pending.

Had to take it to dealership and it has taken 30 days to diagnose and fix. After trying basic attempts like resets, and USB updates, then individually replacing the APIM and TCU, the final fix was replacing the gateway.
As of today, dealership reports that 14 modules have been updated.

FYI: although this might or might not have been applicable to Your truck, there is a function in FORScan that "resets" a selected module. I used it for a local member here to jumpstart his truck's update capability this past Spring. We "reset" at least his TCU and maybe another module.

This is a separate capability than changing code lines, and in a different section of the program. BTW I use the current version of this program, ver. 2.3.66.

I write this note here to alert others that there might be a way to avoid some clueless dealership go down the often weeks-long road of parts-swapping etc. It's at least a thing to try on one's own before surrendering the truck for the dealer's parts-swapping exercise.

 

[rugedraw]

Can someone do a lookup on my 2024 Platinum VIN: 1FT6W7L79RWG*****

I’m curious what was actually updated and if there is anything else that might be pending now.

I had an issue within a month of purchase where I could not ‘turn on’ updates within the truck- it would just sit and spin forever (waited up to 3 hours with truck on and plugged in while fully charged) or through the app (it would turn itself off within 2 seconds). Ford was able to confirm that my truck had a pre-existing issue and had not been able to update for the past 6 months and had numerous updates pending.

Had to take it to dealership and it has taken 30 days to diagnose and fix. After trying basic attempts like resets, and USB updates, then individually replacing the APIM and TCU, the final fix was replacing the gateway.
As of today, dealership reports that 14 modules have been updated.

That is ridiculous. All that needs to be done to fix the issue where it gets stuck on the spinning pinwheel screen is to disconnect the battery for 20 minutes. I am no longer able to see pending updates or what the dealer has or has not done, but 30 days for this nonsense? Ford really needs to send a bulleting to dealers advising them of this issue.

 

[B177y]

I finally got the subscription and account all sorted out and started an update session today.

My first module was the PCM. When it got to the last step it gave me an "update failed configuration error". I hit the "try again" button, with the same result.

After that attempt, I hit the "no" button and it moved on to the next update on its own.

Any suggestions for the PCM update configuration error?

EDIT
Tried again and I get this:

 

[B177y]

Re: above post...

Tried a PMI on the PCM and chose "no" for original module. It still fails. Hoping there's secret nugget of info that I'm missing.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Re: above post...

Tried a PMI on the PCM and chose "no" for original module. It still fails. Hoping there's secret nugget of info that I'm missing.

tHIS ERROR ISNT A big deal. The failure can be due to one line. If you dont have a 2100 DTC in the PCM I wouldnt worry about it.

Meaning if one line doesnt report success it will fail the entire procedure.

THis is typically due to an updated config.. change in a line length. The updated config doesnt have the added octets accounted for.

no biggie

 

[B177y]

tHIS ERROR ISNT A big deal. The failure can be due to one line. If you dont have a 2100 DTC in the PCM I wouldnt worry about it.

Meaning if one line doesnt report success it will fail the entire procedure.

THis is typically due to an updated config.. change in a line length. The updated config doesnt have the added octets accounted for.

no biggie

Thanks Jesse!

I had some PCM DTCs when @Mike G ran my VIN:

C0604
C0630
P161C
U0111

The update shows as still available (green "run"). You are saying to just ignore the update?

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Thanks Jesse!

I had some PCM DTCs when @Mike G ran my VIN:

C0604
C0630
P161C
U0111

The update shows as still available (green "run"). You are saying to just ignore the update?

You can attempt to clear those. I would bet they are all :08 status meaning not currently active.

FOr now yes.. I would ignore it. The update wont clear if it doesnt have a successful Config. The module is updated though if it flashed. The PCM only as one file the strategy. So if you saw the flashing occur the its updated.

you can TRY the configuration also.. But end of the day sounds like a issue on Fords end

 

[PJnc284]

sounds like a issue on Fords end

An issue on Ford's end? Said no one ever

 

[B177y]

You can attempt to clear those. I would bet they are all :08 status meaning not currently active.

FOr now yes.. I would ignore it. The update wont clear if it doesnt have a successful Config. The module is updated though if it flashed. The PCM only as one file the strategy. So if you saw the flashing occur the its updated.

you can TRY the configuration also.. But end of the day sounds like a issue on Fords end

I just hate not being able to complete an update after spending $120. Oh well...

Thank you for the help!

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

I just hate not being able to complete an update after spending $120. Oh well...

Thank you for the help!

I understand. Been many updates like that over the years.. they wont clear.. one was the GSM for the ICE trucks. THe ACM.. The PCM for some power boost. Nothing new.

If they ping your truck run the interrogator it will clear it. Just the data submission is at the end after the config. Network scans arent as common in the new FDRS..

 

[B177y]

I understand. Been many updates like that over the years.. they wont clear.. one was the GSM for the ICE trucks. THe ACM.. The PCM for some power boost. Nothing new.

If they ping your truck run the interrogator it will clear it. Just the data submission is at the end after the config. Network scans arent as common in the new FDRS..

Just to close the loop on this PCM thing, I checked FDRS today to see if the PCM cleared and to see if anything else magically popped up that needed to be updated before my two-day subscription ended.

The PCM has cleared and no more updates available

 

[GDN]

I know the cost to use FDRS has gone up, but there is a very reasonably priced used Mongoose over on the ICE forum - https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/mongoose-plus-ford-cable-300-shipped.43325/post-725348

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