VCM RETAIL Diagnostic Software Integated Diagnostic Software (IDS) - The factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic software provides complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic coverage for all 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. IDS is a flexible diagnostic tool that utilizes standard computing platforms to work with Ford's VCM, VCM II, VCMM and VMM devices. The IDS software license includes time based access to the IDS software, software udpates and calibration files. Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) - The factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic tool designed for use with J2534 compatible Vehicle Communications Interfaces (VCI). FJDS software provides module reprogramming software (FMP) that covers 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury module reprogramming functions, plus complete dealership level diagnostic software for all 2018 to present Ford and Lincoln vehicles. FJDS is a flexible diagnostic tool that utilizes standard computing platforms to work with Ford's VCM II or J2534 compatible devices.

FORD VCM IDS TESTING with installation shoping Xcar360 http://www.xcar360.com/ford-vcm-ids.html. A software license is required to use IDS/FDRS software with a VCM, VCM II, or VCMM or FJDS/FDRS software with a VCM II or J2534 compatible device. Purchase: Upon purchase of a Software License, a user will receive a 20-digit licensing activation code (key).

The FJDS software license includes time based access to the FJDS software, software updates and calibration files. Autocad 2002 pre release expiration crackle. Ford Diagnostic & Repair System (FDRS) - The next generation factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic Software designed for use with VCM II, VCMM and J2534 compatible Vehicle Communications Interfaces (VCI). FDRS provides complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic coverage for some 2018 and forward vehicles.

FDRS provides superior capabilities, is more user-friendly and provides more diagnostic tools than IDS. The cloud-based system ensures the technician is provided the latest software every time FDRS logs into the Ford network. Diagnostic Software Interface Device Vehicle Diagnostics Module Programming 1996-2017 Model Year Select 2018-Present Model Year 1996-2017 Model Year Select 2018-Present Model Year IDS (Including VCM, VCM II, VCMM) X X X X FJDS Devices (Including VCM II and VCMM) X X X FDRS (Software license for FDRS is shared with IDS or FJDS) Devices (Including VCM II and VCMM) X X Diagnostic Software Licensing A software license is required to use IDS/FDRS software with a VCM, VCM II, or VCMM or FJDS/FDRS software with a VCM II or J2534 compatible device. Purchase: Upon purchase of a Software License, a user will receive a 20-digit licensing activation code (key).

The user can activate the key using the “Activate a License” feature in the software. Activating a key binds the key to the PC on which it is entered in. Users can release this tie to the PC or transfer the licensing key to another PC using the “Return a License” feature. Since the Software License binds to the PC and not the diagnostic hardware, a single Software License will on one PC at a time. Each PC running the software will require it’s own license or the transfer of a license, since each license binds to the PC.