The release of the FJDS brings Ford into compliance with the RTR (Right To Repair) act that requires OEMs to provide software-based OE-level diagnostics and repair information as of Jan 1 st 2018. The functionality of FJDS compared to FMP are very similar in fact, folks that don’t use it every day will probably not really notice a difference.ĭon’t get the FDRS and FJRS mixed up as the F DRS (Ford Diagnosis and Repair System) is the replacement for the Ford IDS tool for the 2018 and up MY Vehicles and is designed to work with the VCMII interface. It will switch to version 109 sometime in March.
#FORD IDS UPDATE UPDATE#
The FJDS R108.1 was released on, and according to the future release schedule, there will be an update approximately every two weeks with the next release scheduled for, then and so on.
#FORD IDS UPDATE SOFTWARE LICENSE#
The FJDS software license includes time-based access to the FJDS software, software updates and calibration files.”
#FORD IDS UPDATE PLUS#
FJDS software provides module reprogramming software (FMP) that covers 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln, mercury module programming functions plus complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic software for all 2018 to present Ford and Lincoln vehicles.įJDS is a flexible diagnostic tool that utilizes standard computing platforms to work with Ford’s VCM II or J2534 compatible devices. “Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) – The factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic tool designed for use with J2534 compatible Vehicle Communications Interfaces (VCI).
The following statement is taken from the Motorcraft Service website: Although it had remained functional as long as your subscription was current (or at least up until the writing of this), it won’t be long before you will have to start using the new software which is labeled as FJDS (Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software). He also holds ASE Master and L1 certifications.įor those of you that perform J2534 programming, you may have noticed that there have not been any updates to the Ford Module Programming (FMP) since the last release of FMP 105. His current duties involve training and advising our retail diagnosticians, as well as assisting in the research and development of our remanufactured products. Chris Adams started with Certified Transmission in 1986 as an R&R technician, and currently works as our Diagnostic Trainer.
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