Ford DET Diagnostic Engineering Tool 8.1.0

Bin said:

New release thread for Ford DET Diagnostic Engineering Tool: discuss, share feedback, and get help.
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Thanks for posting the release. It's good to see an update for DET.

The feature list covers the essentials for real engineering work, particularly SWDL (flashing) and CCC management on modern ISO 14229 UDS modules. This definitely goes much deeper than standard service tools like FDRS or Forscan.

A couple of quick questions regarding this v8.1.0 build:

• Does this version maintain broad compatibility with standard J2534 pass-thru devices (VCM II/3, Cardaq, etc.), or is it pickier about hardware interfaces?
• Are there any specific OS requirements for this release (e.g., Windows 11 compatibility)?

Just a general reminder to anyone new to this software: DET is a powerful engineering tool. Unlike service software, it has very few safety nets. You can easily brick an ECU if you mess up bootloaders or configuration data during SWDL. Proceed with caution.