FORD GLOBAL

Coding modules

4

Codeable settings

294

Vehicles

102

Makes

Ford, Mercury, Volkswagen

The CarCoding app supports the FORD GLOBAL coding platform, which is shared by 102 vehicles across Ford, Mercury, and Volkswagen brands. This platform includes four modules: APIM SYNC, BCM BODY, IPC CLUSTER, and SCCM STEERING COLUMN. Compatible models include the Ford B-Max, Bronco, and C-Max, among others.

Users can adjust 294 different settings using the CarCoding mobile app with an ELM327 BLE OBD2 adapter. Available options include Extended Play Time, Clock Master, CAN Steering Wheel Control Switches, Auxiliary Input, Climate Control, Chime Strategy, Type of Volume Knob, Sound system configuration, Parking assistant, APIM - X40 Setting, APIM - Customer Connectivity Settings, and APIM - B479 Strategy.

Modules on this platform

Body and comfort

• BCM BODY3 settingsSafety, configuration
• SCCM STEERING COLUMN1 settingLighting

Instrument cluster

• IPC CLUSTER1 settingDisplay

Infotainment

• APIM SYNC289 settingsComfort, Display, Lighting, Safety, configuration

Vehicles sharing this platform

• Ford B-Max (2012-2017)2012–2017
• Ford Bronco (2021+)2021–
• Ford Bronco Sport (2021+)2021–
• Ford C-Max (2007-2010)2007–2010
• Ford C-Max (2010-2015)2010–2015
• Ford C-Max (2015-2019)2015–2019
• Ford C-Max Hybrid (2013-2018)2013–2018
• Ford Capri EV (2024+)2024–
• Ford Crown Victoria (2007-2011)2007–2011
• Ford E-Series (2007+)2007–
• Ford E-Transit2022–
• Ford EcoSport (2013-2017)2013–2017
• Ford EcoSport (2017-2023)2017–2023
• Ford EcoSport (2018-2021)2018–2021
• Ford Edge (2007-2015)2007–2015
• Ford Edge (2015-2024)2015–2024
• Ford Escape (2007-2012)2007–2012
• Ford Escape (2013-2019)2013–2019
• Ford Escape (2020+)2020–
• Ford Expedition (2007-2017)2007–2017
• Ford Expedition (2018+)2018–
• Ford Explorer (2007-2010)2007–2010
• Ford Explorer (2011-2019)2011–2019
• Ford Explorer (U625, US 6th gen)2020–
• Ford Explorer EV (1st gen)2023–
• Ford F-150 (2007-2014)2007–2014
• Ford F-150 (2015-2020)2015–2020
• Ford F-150 (2021+)2021–
• Ford F-650/750 (2017+)2017–
• Ford F-Series (2007-2010)2007–2010
• Ford F-Series (2011-2016)2011–2016
• Ford F-Series (2017+)2017–
• Ford F-Series (2023+)2023–
• Ford Fiesta (MK7/MK8)2008–2023
• Ford Five Hundred (2007-2007)2007–2007
• Ford Flex (2009-2018)2009–2018
• Ford Focus (2006-2011)2006–2011
• Ford Focus (2007-2011)2007–2011
• Ford Focus (2010-2014)2010–2014
• Ford Focus (2012-2018)2012–2018
• Ford Focus (2014-2018)2014–2018
• Ford Focus (MK4)2018–
• Ford Focus Active (MK4)2019–
• Ford Ford GT (2017-2021)2017–2021
• Ford Freestar (2007-2007)2007–2007
• Ford Fusion (2006-2012)2006–2012
• Ford Fusion (2007-2012)2007–2012
• Ford Fusion (2013-2020)2013–2020
• Ford Galaxy (2006-2010)2006–2010
• Ford Galaxy (2010-2015)2010–2015
• Ford Galaxy / S-Max (CD539)2015–
• Ford Grand C-Max (2010-2015)2010–2015
• Ford Grand C-Max (2015-2019)2015–2019
• Ford Grand Tourneo Connect (2013-2018)2013–2018
• Ford Grand Tourneo Connect (2018-2022)2018–2022
• Ford Grand Tourneo Connect (2022+)2022–
• Ford Ka (2008-2016)2008–2016
• Ford Ka+ (2014-2020)2014–2020
• Ford Kuga (2008-2010)2008–2010
• Ford Kuga (2010-2012)2010–2012
• Ford Kuga (2012-2016)2012–2016
• Ford Kuga (2016-2019)2016–2019
• Ford Kuga (MK3)2019–
• Ford Mondeo (2007-2010)2007–2010
• Ford Mondeo (2011-2014)2011–2014
• Ford Mondeo (2014-2019)2014–2019
• Ford Mondeo (2019-2022)2019–2022
• Ford Mustang (2007-2014)2007–2014
• Ford Mustang (2015-2023)2015–2023
• Ford Mustang (S550)2015–2023
• Ford Mustang (S650)2024–
• Ford Mustang Mach-E (VNM)2020–
• Ford Puma (JX1)2019–
• Ford Ranger (2007-2011)2007–2011
• Ford Ranger (2009-2011)2009–2011
• Ford Ranger (2011-2015)2011–2015
• Ford Ranger (2015-2019)2015–2019
• Ford Ranger (2019-2023)2019–2023
• Ford Ranger (MK4)2022–
• Ford S-Max (2006-2011)2006–2011
• Ford S-Max (2011-2015)2011–2015
• Ford S-Max (2015-2019)2015–2019
• Ford S-Max (2019-2023)2019–2023
• Ford Taurus (2007-2007)2007–2007
• Ford Taurus (2008-2009)2008–2009
• Ford Taurus (2010-2019)2010–2019
• Ford Tourneo Connect (2009-2013)2009–2013
• Ford Tourneo Connect (3rd gen)2022–
• Ford Tourneo Custom2012–
• Ford Transit (V347/V348)2006–2014
• Ford Transit (V362)2014–
• Ford Transit Connect I (C170)2002–2013
• Ford Transit Connect II (V408)2014–2023
• Ford Transit Connect III2022–
• Ford Transit Courier (C42)2023–
• Ford Transit Custom (V362/V710)2012–
• Mercury Grand Marquis1996–2011
• Mercury Mariner2005–2011
• Mercury Milan2006–2011
• Mercury Mountaineer1997–2010
• Mercury Sable / Montego1996–2009
• Volkswagen Transporter (2025+)2025–

Frequently asked questions

What can be coded on the FORD GLOBAL platform?

CarCoding defines 4 coding modules for FORD GLOBAL with 294 settings; example settings: Extended Play Time, Clock Master, CAN Steering Wheel Control Switches, Auxiliary Input, Climate Control, Chime Strategy.

Which vehicles use the FORD GLOBAL platform?

102 vehicles: Ford B-Max (2012-2017), Ford Bronco (2021+), Ford Bronco Sport (2021+), Ford C-Max (2007-2010), Ford C-Max (2010-2015), Ford C-Max (2015-2019), Ford C-Max Hybrid (2013-2018), Ford Capri EV (2024+) and others.

Which adapter do I need?

An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone and Android and is free to download.