2013 Ford F-150 FORScan codes & mods
12th generation (2009–2014). HS-CAN plus MS-CAN (MS-CAN needs a capable adapter such as the OBDLink EX). 2009–2010 trucks use a GEM with few options; 2011–2014 trucks have a BCM with a well-documented As-Built map: DRL type, fogs with high beams, remote start, TPMS thresholds, tire size and lamp outage, plus IPC, SCCM, ABS and SYNC/MyFord Touch options.
11 community-documented FORScan changes reported for the 2013 F-150:
| Mod | Module | Category | Years | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass in cluster with MyFord Touch (2011-2014) Activates the compass display in the instrument cluster on MFT trucks. ⚑ MyFord Touch trucks · The E option requires a 4A (auto 4x4) transfer case |
IPC | Display | 2011–2014 | Low risk |
| Dark car (interior lights off on door open) Police-style 'dark car' mode: interior courtesy lights don't come on when a door is opened. |
BCM | Lighting | 2011–2014 | Low risk |
| DRL type select (2011-2014) Chooses which lamps act as daytime running lights: low beams, fogs, or turn lamps; optionally adds the park lamps. |
BCM | Lighting | 2011–2014 | Low risk |
| Enable remote start (2011-2014) Enables factory remote start after installing the OEM kit, and adds remote-start climate menus to the cluster. ⚑ Requires the OEM remote start kit |
BCM | Comfort | 2011–2014 | Medium risk |
| Fogs with high beams (2011-2014) Sets fog lamps to stay on with the high beams (Bambi mode). ⚑ Fog-lamp-equipped trucks |
BCM | Lighting | 2011–2014 | Low risk |
| Hill Descent Control (2011-2014) Enables Hill Descent and/or Hill Start Assist in the ABS module. ⚑ Requires a physical Hill Descent Control switch |
ABS | Driver Assist | 2011–2014 | High risk |
| Lamp outage / hyperflash disable for LED bulbs Turns off front and/or rear bulb-outage detection so LED turn bulbs don't hyper-flash. |
BCM | Lighting | 2011–2014 | Low risk |
| Tire size / speedometer calibration (2011-2014) Updates the tire circumference after a tire-size change so the speedometer and odometer read correctly. |
BCM | Other | 2011–2014 | Medium risk |
| TPMS low-pressure threshold (2011-2014) Changes the front and rear TPMS placard pressures used for the low-tire warning. |
BCM | Other | 2011–2014 | Medium risk |
| Trailer brake gain enable (2011-2014) Enables the trailer brake controller gain display in the cluster. ⚑ Requires trailer brake controller |
IPC | Towing | 2011–2014 | Medium risk |
| Turn signal flash count (2011-2014) Sets lane-change flash count (1-7) and whether the signal stays on until cancelled. |
SCCM | Lighting | 2011–2014 | Low risk |
Before you start
Back Up Your F-150 Before Any FORScan Change
Save every module's As-Built data first. It is the only undo button you have.
How to Install FORScan and Get the Extended License
Download FORScan for Windows, install your adapter driver, and unlock configuration with the free trial Extended License.
Connecting FORScan to Your F-150 Safely
Where the OBD-II port is, ignition vs. engine, battery support, and the habits that keep a write from going wrong.