One IDS Package is recommended for each WDS in the dealership.
#Ford ids software software
As the new diagnostic tool, IDS will be required to perform diagnostics on future model year vehicles. The IDS license grants access to both the IDS software and the FDRS software for late-model Ford vehicles.
#Ford ids software update
Once the current IDS release is installed, set dealer information and perform a Software Update to receive the latest software calibration database and any software enhancements. Ford IDS v90.04 Multilingual 5.08 IDS (Integrated Diagnostic Software) is the Ford dealer diagnostic software, which when coined with a genuine VCM interface, and laptop, provides full dealer level diagnostics and programming for all 16 pin Fords. The IDS application will perform the identical functions of the WDS and allows dealership technicians to diagnose and service Ford, Lincoln, Mercury vehicles. Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) Provides complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic coverage for all 1996 to select 2018 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury.