Forscan noob

[Crafty42]

I've only done 2 changes so far. disabled the seatbelt warning on start up since I start then buckle up, and added the power meter. Some things I was thinking so far that would be fun.

Ability to change the audio files for the start up/shut down sounds. Be fun like changing the old windows start up sounds and play something like "lightspeed too slow" from Spaceballs.
Change the audio noise that alerts pedestrians. Not really as fun, since I really don't hear anything, but maybe a sound like an old clunker coming down the road would be funny.
Add ability to play muscle car engine revving sounds when in P or N and pumping the gas.

I'm guessing none of these are capable, at least not with Forscan's ability, but thought I'd throw the ideas out.

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[AtomicInternet]

Forscan let's you essentially change the Windows Registry if we're sticking with the Windows OS analogy. You can't alter the audio files or startup screen media, just change to different existing assets already in the car. So you can change to Lincoln or Raptor startup screens, but you can't make a Buckaroo Banzai startup screen (at least not with Forscan) or program custom functionality. It's all on/off settings or select different value, nothing custom.

That said you CAN disable more of the annoying nanny stuff, this is by far the most comprehensive thread I've found with links to each procedure:
Which Forscan changes did you make to your vehicle? | MachEforum - Ford Mustang Mach-E News, Owners, Discussions, Community

 

[Crafty42]

That said you CAN disable more of the annoying nanny stuff, this is by far the most comprehensive thread I've found with links to each procedure:
Which Forscan changes did you make to your vehicle? | MachEforum - Ford Mustang Mach-E News, Owners, Discussions, Community

I've seen that thread. But looks like it hasn't been updated in 6 months, so wasn't sure if any new material is out there.

 

[AtomicInternet]

Forscan has added a lot of configurations since then, so just looking around the individual Forscan modules is probably your best bet at discovering new stuff. That and checking out the F-150 Lightning forum as well, since a lot of their settings exist on our Mach E as well.

 

[susmiths]

@Crafty42 .. Do you mind sharing how disable seat beat warning on startup..Thanks in Advance..

 

[Crafty42]

@Crafty42 .. Do you mind sharing how disable seat beat warning on startup..Thanks in Advance..

Sorry. I don't recall where I found it or what I did exactly. Found the instructions somewhere on either this forum or google.

Always find things after I give up and mention it. https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/forscan-mme-spreadsheet.24701/page-12#post-679689

 

[TowPro]

the Forscan change I want most for the Mach is glare free lightning. I was able to turn them on with my 2022 F150 lariat. surprised this is not available in the mach e outside the USA.

 

[Crafty42]

the Forscan change I want most for the Mach is glare free lightning. I was able to turn them on with my 2022 F150 lariat. surprised this is not available in the mach e outside the USA.

I had to look up what that even is, but my guess is why it's on an F150 but not a mach-e is due to the headlights on an f150 being higher up than a mach-e.

 

[TowPro]

its a module in each of the the F150 (LED/Bending) headlights that allows the computer to block out sections of the beam from hitting other cars as monitored by cameras. These modules were not included in the Mach E headlights. This type headlight system has been everywhere (including Canada) for several years. I think 2023 or 24 was first date it was allowed to be used in US. the mach E does a nice job with the slow switching from Low to high, but its nothing like the glare free lights.

here is a better video.

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