Hi all; anybody know if the instrument cluster software can be upgraded to have a digital vehicle speed display? I drove a 2017 MKZ recently that had the exact same instrument cluster as my 2015 MKC, but the had one additional menu option with the right side menu, that you could choose to display a digital speed. Always thought it was weird it did not have a digital display for speed and seems like it would only be a software update.
Software Update for Digital Speed Display
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That's too bad, I really like the digital speedo. In the centre screen I have the usual media, phone compass etc, the last option in the list is speedometer. Interesting that it might be new for the '17s, it could be why I hadn't noticed it on my test drives.
Another tidbit I noticed on the '17s I hadn't noticed in my test drive of a '16 is accent bars showing around the tach and speedo depending on what drive mode you're in. Comfort has blue borders and sport has red.
Another tidbit I noticed on the '17s I hadn't noticed in my test drive of a '16 is accent bars showing around the tach and speedo depending on what drive mode you're in. Comfort has blue borders and sport has red.
My 2015 has those color indicators for "Comfort" and "Sport". I had a 2017 MKZ loaner recently and noticed the digital speedo too. Must be an addition that came out of the MKZ refresh and they carried it over to the similar instrument cluster on the MKCs.
Per Lincoln Concierge the answer is No. Previous years cannot be upgraded. I still think its more a question for engineering and not someone reading from a script.
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I would agree. The concierges really aren't very knowledgeable on tech issues. They didn't even know how to start the car when the key fob is dead.
I'm not too sure what all the appeal is on the digital speedometer. Our '11 Jeep had it, and so does our current '14 Durango. We honestly never use it. I guess I'd have to see the one in the MKC. Chrysler's analog-look looks so much better than their digital. My Passport 9500 tells me how fast I'm going. 
I think it is just a personal preference. For a quick look at how fast I am going, I definitely prefer it. I am also a "computer" guy and prefer precise readouts rather than gauges!I'm not too sure what all the appeal is on the digital speedometer. Our '11 Jeep had it, and so does our current '14 Durango. We honestly never use it. I guess I'd have to see the one in the MKC. Chrysler's analog-look looks so much better than their digital. My Passport 9500 tells me how fast I'm going.
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I thought it was just available on the 2017 model.
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Interesting enough, my 2016 MKC starting making all sorts of different chime noises instead of the modern chimes you usually hear for doors, seatbelt alerts, etc.
The dealership just replaced my instrument cluster on a whim and now I have a digital spedometer on my 2016 that I didn't have before. I wonder if they put in a 2017 cluster?
(Not this this really matters...I absolutely love my MKC but have been plagued with battery problems, whistling noises that had to be fixed 5 times, instrument cluster replaced twice for different issues, and the power driver seat not working. Concierge declined a "good faith buyback" of the lease twice so now going with a lemon law attorney and maybe waiting out for the 2018 MKC. If they go with the new grill design like photos show, that will be sweet!)
The dealership just replaced my instrument cluster on a whim and now I have a digital spedometer on my 2016 that I didn't have before. I wonder if they put in a 2017 cluster?
(Not this this really matters...I absolutely love my MKC but have been plagued with battery problems, whistling noises that had to be fixed 5 times, instrument cluster replaced twice for different issues, and the power driver seat not working. Concierge declined a "good faith buyback" of the lease twice so now going with a lemon law attorney and maybe waiting out for the 2018 MKC. If they go with the new grill design like photos show, that will be sweet!)
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If Lincoln stays with the current "look" until 2019, my 2015 MKC, leased in August of 2014, will be getting a bit long in the tooth at almost 4 1/2 to 5 years with the same appearance! I'm not real anxious to jump back into another long-term lease without some kind of appearance modernization although I throughly enjoy the car. The new "grill" was teased as a 2018 change. "2015 MSM", where are you getting your info? Your comment appears to be more of a "statement", not speculation! ??
the 2018 model has already been designated to production, there is another thread entitled 2018 MKC information, started by myself, the only notable changes for the most part are color choices, there is a link with photos and the design is the same.
http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2018/2018_LincolnMKC.pdf
http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2018/2018_LincolnMKC.pdf
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Here is where I saw this: Using FORScan to 'tweak' the X - 2016 MKX - Lincoln MKX Forum
How can I activate it?
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You need Forscan on a laptop, a USB connector to your OBD11 port and on Forscan change the IPC line 720-07-01 to xxx1 xxxx xxxx. Do not change anything where the x's are, just make it 1, in the position after the first 3 x's. Before that you need to do a lot of reading how to use Forscan by going to the following sites.
MyFord Touch Navigation Activation Only
How to active MyfordTouch Navigation As noted by flsdiver in the previous myfordtouch thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-mobile/general/myford-touch-hack-enable-features-t3321397/page13) Modify the APIM as-built data using Forscan...
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FORScan - software to enable/disable features in your truck - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans
2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - FORScan - software to enable/disable features in your truck - Updated 1/9/19: For a tutorial on getting started with FORScan, please follow the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-8dKaS_Spu4Zw4hV_CrKC4tLoP9G8yejqegF1wxIqxY/edit?usp=sharing
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MyFord Touch system hack. Enable features, navigation, rear view camera, etc.
UPDATE: Hey folks, navigation has been figured out. Thank you to everyone who helped and an especially big thank you to the folks in Russia who made it mostly possible...
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List of As-Built Data Spreadsheets for FORScan Configuration and Programming
As-Built Data is a set of codes found in your vehicle's modules that you can modify to apply certain changes in your vehicle’s functionalities. You can use FORScan to access, configure, or program the As-Built Data of your vehicle. Here is the list of known As-Built decoding spreadsheet for...
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Depends on year of your vehicle - mine was a 2015 Lincoln MXC.
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