Pro Tip: If the adapter doesn’t support "MS-CAN," you won’t be able to see half the modules in your car. | You want to... | Recommended License | | :--- | :--- | | Disable the double-honk, enable fogs, reset BMS | Free Trial (60 days) | | Reprogram a new key fob or transponder key | Paid Extended (1 year) | | Back up all modules before a major repair | Either (Free works fine) | | Run a diagnostic once and never use it again | Free Trial (60 days) | Final Verdict FORScan is arguably the best value in the automotive software world. The developers are generous enough to offer a fully functional 60-day trial repeatedly. Do not pay for a license until you have tried the free trial.
However, if you use the software twice a year or plan to program keys, spend the $12. It’s cheaper than a single hour of labor at a dealership, and you are supporting a tool that saves the community millions in repair costs.
If you own a Ford, Lincoln, or Mazda, you’ve probably heard the whispers in online forums: “Just use FORScan.” But when you download the software and open it for the first time, you are immediately met with a hurdle—the License screen .