Information Update IDS-FJDS-FDRS

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Information Update IDS-FJDS-FDRS

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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. The FJDS software license includes time based access to the FJDS software, software updates and calibration files.

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.

Update latest version
+ IDS: 129.09 (can update)
+ FJDS: 129.08 (can update)
+ FDRS: 37.4.4 (can update)
+ VCI software: 1.0.1.18 (can update)

Check Vehicle Coverage​

Vehicle Diagnostics

Diagnostic Software	Interface Device	1996-2017 Model Year	Select 2018-Present Model Year
IDS	Requires Ford hardware (Including VCM, VCM II, VCMM)	X​	X​
FJDS	Compatible J2534 Devices (Including VCM II and VCMM)		X​
FDRS	Compatible J2534 Devices (Including VCM II and VCMM)		X​

Module Programming

Diagnostic Software	Interface Device	1996-2017 Model Year	Select 2018-Present Model Year
IDS	Requires Ford hardware (Including VCM, VCM II, VCMM)	X​	X​
FJDS	Compatible J2534 Devices (Including VCM II and VCMM)	X​	X​
FDRS	Compatible J2534 Devices (Including VCM II and VCMM)		X​

Supported Hardware: VCM, VCM II, VCMM, J2534 devices
+ Ford IDS support with VCM2, VCM3 (clone and original)
+ Ford FJDS support with J2534 (Mongoose, VCX, MDI, Autel J2534,...)
+ Ford FDRS support with VCM2, VCM3 (clone and original) and J2534