Don Ridley

I installed an AGM battery and it is has proven to be no better than the stock battery. I recommend going with a Ford replacement. You will get 4 or 5+ years out of any battery you choose so do what is most convenient.

This may not be helpful, but I only have one diagram that shows the hazard lamp switch. This is from a 2016 North American spec TC. My van has SYNC 1 and a different center panel so there may be a significant difference from your van. hazards.pdf

I have these DRL options in Forscan. Only a couple actually create or delete DRL. The others trigger DTCs or do nothing. I think 03 is the setting for configurable DRL.

I looked at the options configured in the factory on several 2018s using ETIS and it lists "configurable DRL". So I think a 2018 and 2019 can be confiured to have a DRL menu in the center information display (between the speedo and tach). Forscan has settings for "configurable DRL" but along with the apporach light setting, my 2016 BCM firmware does not support these functions. I would have to update the firmware which has risks that may not be worth it. This is good reminder that if you are using Forscan, be careful not to experiment with settings that are not available in your TC. You can cause some errors that can be difficult to correct. I

That tool works great for installing a new sensor. If you are trying to remove a stubborn, stuck sensor you need better access so you can use a variety of tools.

Youtube has some good videos. Watch several to get some ideas. Cut off the electrical plug so you can use a box wrench. Apply heat Penetrating oil (these seem to only help lubricate AFTER the stuck item has been turned)

I don't know where the extra 4 quarts of fluid came from. If it had been over filled, why didn't the previous drain fix it? You should try using Forscan Lite on your smartphone or Forscan on a PC. It will read DTCs and provide a means to troubleshoot sensors, valves etc.. You will need to buy a converter that plugs into the OBDII port but this costs less than 4 qts of tranny fluid. I have seen the Hill Assist warning appear when there was a communication fault on the network. There may be something similar going in in your TC since many faults appeared at once. Maybe this is why a power cycle temporarily fixed the problem. I have used Forscan on my phone to immediately check and diagnose errors out on the road (the phone app can read codes and parameters and reset DTCs).

I'm pretty sure you need to click the write button. A status bar will appear with messages like writing block 1/6, 2/6 etc.....if I remember correctly. Then check for DTCs and clear any that the block writing process created. I would review all of the posts from those that were successful. Also check fuse 72 in the BCM (behind the glove box). See attached drawing to verify all the wires needed were in the connectors you attached. If you have done all of this then I'm out of ideas why your TC can't be configured for cruise control (I have never done this mod). Here is a good tutorial on using Forscan on central configuration (CC) vehicles. 2017 Escape FORScan CC Instructions.pdf - Google Drive cruise.pdf

I forgot to mention that I had upgraded the firmware in my IPC to the latest version. I wondered if this was going to be critical and it appears that this is the difference between our results. My testing showed that 0 or any even number in Xxxx triggered the blue tone background (and half were KM/H and other half MPH), and odd numbers triggered the black background (also with KM and MPH settings). My IPC was originally from a 2016 TC so the firmware was several versions old. You may have to upgrade the firmware...send me a PM and we can talk about it.

I don't know what settings Forscan changes when CC is selected using the drop down menus (central configuration). But I can see an XL without CC has a different setting in the IPC compared to every trim level with CC. XL w/o CC 720-01-01 0000 0001 2A with CC 720-01-01 0000 0142 6C Check the IPC (as built) and see of this data was changed from 0001 to 0142. This is a complete guess...but worth checking. You can manually the change the data without much risk (the IPC is very stable and doesn't seem to brick with unexpected configurations). The ELM327 adapter may be the problem. OBDlink adapters are Forscan recommended. Your adapter may not be performing the write function properly.

You can try using a previous version of Forscan. Sometimes the new version fixes bugs for newer vehicles but breaks things on older vehicles. Go to the download page at the bottom and click on the Full Forscan v2 changes history. Check the IPC module configuration. It should show which "lights" are configured to illuminate.

Did you click the "Write" button on the bottom of the page after you made the menu selection? Also, the ASL change says you must be in engineering mode. Select engineering mode in the upper left corner that currently says "Normal".

The dealer can use the VIN to load the factory configuration into the unit. $255 is a reasonable price especially if they will load the configuration.

The replacement radio may work without modification because many TCs have the same options. But you may need to activate or deactivate options like number or speakers, sat radio, etc.

This document may help The file to too large (26MB) to post in the forum. Here is a link to my copy of the file (hopefully it works): https://1drv.ms/b/s!AqEP8g__L8wNoFd8hTTdIiE9pBok?e=KSXXV3

Here's the wiring diagram. maf.pdf

The file to too large (26MB) to post in the forum. Here is a link to my copy of the file (hopefully it works): https://1drv.ms/b/s!AqEP8g__L8wNoFd8hTTdIiE9pBok?e=KSXXV3

OBDLink EX for a wired connection, OBDLink MX for Bluetooth. I keep the MX plugged in and can quickly read codes and data whenever I want.

Nobody knows and Forscan appears to only show IPC mileage. Many believe the PCM stores mileage and it is only accessible by official Ford software.

Make a note of the miles you added on the new cluster. When you set the mileage add the extra miles to value from the original cluster . The vehicle mileage is stored in multiple places and you want everything to match.

Forscan is easy to use but it takes some time to understand error codes and real time data. See for yourself at forscan.org.

The "blank" welcome screen is not a mistake or missing data. Watch this video from a 2014 Fusion. The only difference is the TC blank screen will stay illuminated until the welcome display times out (about 25 seconds) or the key is turned. 2014 Ford Fusion dashboard gauges video screen - Bing video Plus the blue tone screen was the stock screen on Focus around 2014.

Like almost every other problem with modern vehicles, you need a scan tool to diagnose this. A good scanner will show if there are any temperatures or other parameters (PIDs) that are reading out of spec that are causing the system to turn on the fan. The scanner will also show all error codes, DTCs (not just the check engine light) A little research is required to see what causes the fan to turn on and what would also prohibit the operation of the AC. Getting data is easy but understanding what it says is not. For less than $100 you can get an OBD Ex converter and run Forscan on a PC (or your phone) to monitor any parameter in the vehicle. Otherwise you may have to take it to a shop that has the tools and experience.

When the compass is deleted with: 720-03-01 xxxx xx1x the display will show --- next to the odometer.

After much research and testing, I found the answer to this question. The color cluster was never offered on anything except the Titanium trim levels in 2014-2017 (also rare in non-Ti 2018). Titanium trim includes SYNC3. A color cluster appears to get some information from the SYNC3 system that involves the cluster information screen. When a color cluster is installed in a non-SYNC3 vehicle, this information is missing and it causes the information screen to display in blue tones. The color cluster information screen was designed to have a black background and border. Blue-tone Black background and border I found a setting in the IPC that affects the cluster information screen. The good news is we can change the setting to get the black background information screen. The bad news is this setting removes some information used by the cluster to display the “welcome” screen and Ford logo. The new setting creates a blank screen when there should be an animated blue-box welcome screen followed by the Ford logo. The welcome screen only appears when you first enter the vehicle. Once you turn the key, the black background screen appears. Welcome screen Ford logo Here are the screens from the new setting: Welcome screen and no Ford logo Normal display when driving If you want the black background screen, change the following in the IPC 720-03-01 xxxx 7xxx (keep all numbers the same and just insert a 7 in the noted location) For example, 720-03-01 in my IPC was: 2901 6004 and I changed it to 2901 7004. I also noted one of the settings affected the compass display on the information screen. 720-03-01 xxxx xxXx X=0 compass is displayed X=1 compass is not displayed