IDS was Ford’s official dealer-level diagnostic and reprogramming software from the early 2000s until it was phased out by around 2019/2020.
– A complete UI overhaul. The old green-on-black monochrome-style graphs were replaced with full-color, resizable windows. Version 80 also introduced Ethernet programming for high-speed module flashing (used on the Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge). ford ids version history
Around 2012, the VCM II debuted, offering faster data transfer and wireless capabilities. the VCM II debuted
The WDS was the standard before IDS integrated diagnostic and service information into a single laptop-based application. ford ids version history