In Step 1, obtain an IDS Activation Code by following the instructions on the screen that are applicable to your market or proceed directly to Step 2 if you already have an Activation Code. Return to the above screen to complete Step 2. Select the Activate Production License button and enter the Activation Code in the screen below. Tutorial for Obtaining Activation or Entitlement IDs from Power Monitoring Expert Floating License Manager or SE Licensing Web Portal To learn more, please v.

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The Ford Integrated Diagnostic System, IDS - The dealer diagnostic software scan tool. The factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic Software designed for use with Ford VCM & VCM II, VCMM Interfaces. IDS provides complete dealer level vehicle diagnostic for technicians to diagnose and service Ford, Lincoln, Mercury vehicles, coverage up to 2018 and forward vehicles. The new FDRS coverage starts in 2018 and newer vehicles. A software license is required to use IDS / FDRS software with a VCM, VCM II

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Here is a easy step-by-step guide on Ford IDS diagnostic software installation guide.In this article introduce two versions of Ford IDS Software installation guide:

*1 Official original version,it almost $1499,and a subscription to the software is $699/yr.

*2 OEM version,use with clone devices,such as vxdiag vcx nano for Ford/Mazda.

Before installing Ford IDS,you need to download it from below article link:

Download Microsoft .NET Framework (need install this before)

*1 Ford IDS Official original version installation Guide:

Step 1:After downloading the Ford IDS software,run the IDS.EXE in the installation package.

Wait for the IDS – InstallShield Wizard to prepare setup.

Step 2:Ensure the correct language is selected then click Next. Wait for the progress bar to complete.

Step 3:Click “Next”

Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next.

Step 4:Read the IDS and Firewall Compatibility page, check I have read and understand the firewall compatibility warning. Then click Next.

Do not change the drive location, then click Next.

Step 5:Click the Install button when ready to install software.

IDS software installation has started.

Step 6:Read the Install Calibration Reminder, check I have read and understand this reminder, then click Next.

Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Then click Finish.

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A new IDS Software Licensing subscription process, released in 2011, replaces the current VCM/IDS subscription process. A unique license is required for each computer where IDS is installed. Vehicle communication through the VCM is disabled without an active license.

The IDS Software – Evaluation License dialog box will appear if your computer does not have an active licensed installed. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Access IDS > System Utilities > License Management for further information on IDS Software Licensing.

*2 Ford IDS OEM version Installation Guide:(take IDS v97 as a example)

Install V81 calibration files

Install V91 IDS

(Should have 3 day trail information after install V91 IDS, otherwise fail to install, quit the IDS.)

Install VCM2 IDS V96. if IDS V96 runs well, continue operation

Install IDS V97, make sure it runs OK

Finally install the VX Driver you just download above

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Install frozen software

Ford IDS v97 Video installation Guide:

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