Ford IDS Software by Motorcraft

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An IDS software license is required to use IDS scantool software with a VCM (Motorcraft) or VCM-II (Rotunda)

When a user purchases an IDS Software License, they will receive a 20-digit licensing activation key. The will need to activate IDS using the “Activate a License” feature within the IDS application. Upon activation, the key is bound (linked) to the PC on which it is entered within IDS. IDS users can release the to the PC or transfer the licensing key to another PC using the “Return a License” feature in IDS. Since the IDS Software License binds to the PC and not the diagnostic hardware, a single IDS software license will work with both the VCM and VCM-II on one PC at a time. Each PC running IDS scan tool software will require it’s own license or the transfer of a license, since each license binds to the PC.

The IDS application must communicate with the License Server on a regular basis to validate the license. A validation automatically occurs at each start-up when IDS is connected to the internet. When IDS is not connected to the internet a validation cannot occur. Therefore, any PC with IDS needs to be connected to the internet at least every 29 days. Failure to validate every 30 days will cause the license to become invalid and disable functionality within IDS.

IDS Software licenses expire in 365 days. Users can renew licenses within 30 days of the expiration date by returning to their account and providing payment for the renewal. IDS Software license renewal terms are also 365 days.

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Brian Dickey Technician at Ronin

IDS is still the best value for the money for oem scanners. unlike GM and others that offer subscription packages which don't give you every thing you want unless you have deep pockets ( like cable t.v. packages ). Ford gives you scanner and programming for all OBD 2 connector vehicles with free upgrades to the latest version every couple of weeks for once a year fee. Programming modules with IDS is practically idiot proof and very fast. They se Read more...

James Heany Shop Foreman/Technician at Aaction Auto Parts

Exactly what a OEM scan tool should be. Easy to use, affordable, full of features and reliable.

Allows quick identification of missing cylinders, programing of keys, programming of all modules, bi-directional data, learning mode and much more.

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Marlin Good Owner/Technician at Cascade Automotive Repair and Services, Inc.

The closest thing to a perfect scan tool yet. Amazing capability and data refresh rate. Seamless and easy reprogramming. It does have some quirky PID names and advanced functions.

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