2021 Ford F-150 FORScan codes & mods
14th generation (2021–2023). New electrical architecture with SYNC 4, a gateway module, and the first PowerBoost hybrid. Many changes work, but FORScan describes 2021–2024 support as limited and some modules need Extended License service procedures. Back up everything first.
FORScan describes support for 2021–2024 vehicles as limited. Back up first and check the FORScan forum for your truck.
39 community-documented FORScan changes reported for the 2021 F-150:
| Mod | Module | Category | Years | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allow fog lights with DRLs Lets the fog lamps be switched on while only the DRLs are active. ⚑ Fog-lamp-equipped trucks |
BCM | Lighting | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Alternate SYNC splash screen (75th Anniversary / Lightning) Changes the SYNC startup splash animation. ⚑ Lightning uses a different value (shown in the As-Built lines) |
APIM | Audio/SYNC | 2021–2024 | Low risk |
| Auto relock after unlock Relocks the truck if you unlock with the fob and no door is opened within the timer. |
BCM | Security | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Auto Start/Stop disable via PSCM Tricks Auto Start/Stop into thinking a steering maneuver is in progress at every stop, so the engine never auto-stops. Gas only ⚑ Gas trucks with Auto Start/Stop; not documented for PowerBoost or Lightning |
PSCM | Powertrain | 2021–2023 | High risk |
| Cameras viewable at speed Allows camera views to stay up above the normal speed cutoff. ⚑ Requires 360° camera (Pro trims without it cannot use these values) · Lightning uses different IPMA values; one-pedal drive needs FF in APIM 7D0-01-04 |
IPMA | Driver Assist | 2021–2026 | Medium risk |
| Climate bar on SYNC screen (with heated wheel/seat icons) Adds a persistent climate control bar along the bottom of the SYNC screen, optionally with heated wheel and heated/cooled seat buttons. ⚑ PowerBoost: use 6 instead of 2 in APIM 7D0-02-02 · Pre-2025: requires the Unreal SYNC theme · Seat and wheel icons only with heated/cooled seats or heated wheel |
APIM | Audio/SYNC | 2021–2025 | Low risk |
| Default 30-minute idle shutdown timer to off Prevents the Vehicle Power Down / auto engine idle shutdown timer (30 min) from re-arming every start. ⚑ Lightning default differs (C → 4; F with Adaptive Cruise) |
IPC | Comfort | 2021–2024 | Medium risk |
| Digital engine/coolant and transmission temp readouts Adds numeric temperature values under the engine coolant and transmission temperature gauges on the 12-inch digital cluster. Gas / PowerBoost only ⚑ 12-inch digital cluster (Lariat and up) only · Value depends on turbo (EcoBoost/PowerBoost) vs. non-turbo (5.0L/3.3L) and trailer brake controller |
IPC | Display | 2021–2025 | Low risk |
| Disable active front air dam Configures the PCM as 'less front bumper air dam' so the active air dam stops deploying. ⚑ Trucks with an active front air dam |
PCM | Powertrain | 2021–2026 | High risk |
| Disable BlueCruise, enable Traffic Jam Assist Reconfigures the IPMA so adaptive cruise uses Traffic Jam Assist and Highway Assist/BlueCruise is disabled. ⚑ Depends on IPMA software level |
IPMA | Driver Assist | 2021–2026 | High risk |
| Disable door-ajar chime Silences the chime that sounds when a door is opened with the engine running / key on. |
IPC | Comfort | 2021–2025 | Low risk |
| Disable double horn honk when exiting running truck Stops the two horn chirps the truck sounds when you walk away with the key fob while the engine is still running. |
BCM | Comfort | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Disable driver and passenger seatbelt minder chime Turns off the repeating Belt-Minder chime for the front seats. |
IPC | Comfort | 2021–2025 | High risk |
| Disable fake engine noise (ESE) Turns off the synthesized engine sound piped through the cabin speakers. ⚑ PowerBoost: does not change the exterior low-speed pedestrian alert sound |
ACM | Audio/SYNC | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Disable key-in-ignition chime Silences the chime that sounds when the key is left in the ignition (keyed-ignition trucks). |
IPC | Comfort | 2021–2023 | Low risk |
| Disable keyfob tailgate release Removes the ability to drop the tailgate from the key fob. |
BCM | Security | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| DRL brightness increase Raises daytime running light intensity from the dim default toward full brightness. ⚑ Lightning thread lists its own values |
BCM | Lighting | 2021–2026 | Medium risk |
| DRLs include parking/tail lamps Turns on the parking lamps (including rear tail-lamp LEDs) whenever DRLs are on. |
BCM | Lighting | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Enable door keypad (retrofit) Activates a wired door keypad added to a truck that didn't ship with one. ⚑ Requires keypad hardware |
BCM | Security | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Enable tow-mirror marker and side-turn lamps Activates the marker lights and side turn indicators after retrofitting factory tow mirrors. ⚑ Requires tow mirror hardware |
BCM | Towing | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Fog lights stay on with high beams (Bambi mode) Keeps the front fog lamps lit when the high beams are switched on, instead of the factory behavior of shutting fogs off with highs. ⚑ Fog-lamp-equipped trucks |
BCM | Lighting | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Front camera with tire tracks in off-road modes Enables the front camera (with tire-track overlay) at speed in Rock Crawl, Mud/Ruts and Deep Snow/Sand modes. ⚑ Works only in off-road drive modes |
IPMA | Driver Assist | 2021–2026 | Medium risk |
| Front turn signal outage detection off (LED swap) Turns off bulb-outage detection on the front turn circuits so LED replacements don't hyper-flash or throw warnings. ⚑ Only needed for LED bulb retrofits |
BCM | Lighting | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Glare-free (adaptive) high beams Upgrades Auto High Beam to glare-free behavior that dims only the portion of the high beam aimed at other traffic. ⚑ Requires LED projector headlamps · HCM value depends on bed length and Onboard Scales · Lightning uses different lines |
HCM | Lighting | 2021–2022 | Medium risk |
| Global window open/close from key fob Hold unlock/lock on the fob to lower/raise the front windows remotely. ⚑ Front windows only · Some 2024 XLTs have it from the factory · Lightning: enable Remote Open/Close in SYNC afterwards |
DDM | Comfort | 2021–2026 | Medium risk |
| Headlamp switch remembers last position Stops the headlamp switch from defaulting to Auto at every start; it reverts to the last position used. |
BCM | Lighting | 2021–2026 | Medium risk |
| Keyfob car finder (double-lock horn) enable/disable Toggles whether pressing lock twice on the fob sounds the horn to locate the truck. |
BCM | Security | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Keyfob panic button behavior Changes the fob panic button to disabled, require two presses, or one press (default). |
BCM | Security | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Lane-change turn signal flash count Changes how many times the turn signal blinks on a single lane-change tap (default 3). ⚑ Value depends on whether the truck has a heated steering wheel |
SCCM | Lighting | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Lincoln-style mirror autofold Mirrors fold on lock and unfold when the driver door closes (rather than on unlock). ⚑ Requires power-fold mirrors |
DDM | Comfort | 2021–2023 | Low risk |
| Oil life percentage in SYNC settings Adds an oil-life readout under Settings > Vehicle in SYNC. Gas / PowerBoost only ⚑ Not applicable to the Lightning |
APIM | Display | 2021–2023 | Low risk |
| Panic alarm lights only (no horn) Makes the fob panic alarm flash lights only instead of lights and horn. |
BCM | Security | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Power point timeout disable / duration Keeps 12V power points live after shutdown (no timeout) or sets a custom timeout duration. ⚑ The 400 W outlet will not stay live with the engine off |
BCM | Comfort | 2021–2026 | Medium risk |
| Rear turn signal outage detection off (LED swap) Disables rear turn bulb-outage detection for LED tail/turn retrofits. |
BCM | Lighting | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Remove 'Full view not available' camera box Removes the black overlay box on the camera screen while moving. |
APIM | Display | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Silent Mode toggle in SYNC Adds a SYNC toggle that suppresses approach/courtesy lighting, cluster lighting and lock horn until the truck is started (campground mode). ⚑ Lightning has an extra value (E → F) |
APIM | Comfort | 2021–2026 | Low risk |
| Tire size / speedometer calibration Corrects speedometer and odometer after fitting different-diameter tires by setting tire circumference. |
BCM | Other | 2021–2026 | Medium risk |
| Trailer side view camera on turn signal Shows the matching side camera view when the turn signal is used with a trailer connected. ⚑ Requires the 12/23 IPMA update · Lightning uses different values; standard on 2024+ Lightning |
IPMA | Towing | 2021–2025 | Medium risk |
| Unreal Engine SYNC theme Enables the newer Unreal-engine SYNC 4 graphics theme. |
APIM | Audio/SYNC | 2021–2024 | 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.
FORScan on the F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid
Extra precautions for the 2021+ PowerBoost full hybrid, from someone who drives one.