Fake engine noise - 26 ST

[EdmontonST]

I wanted to post a quick note about disabling the fake engine noise in our Mid-March build ‘26 ST.

I downloaded the latest version of ForScan and went into the “APIM - Propulsion Sound Setting” and disabled it. This appears to have turned off the fake engine noise and now it’s much quieter in the cabin.

I also noticed that ForScan reported our 26 ST as a

“Lincoln Aviator EcoBoost Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection 3.0L 2026 ( 2024 MY )”

I was still able to make the change and it seems to have taken. This may be old news now, but from what I was reading when doing research it didn’t seem like this should have worked or it should have been this easy.

Does anyone have any feedback about how I disabled the fake engine noise?

 

[2020FordRaptor]

It was supposed to be that 2025+ Job3+ cars couldn’t get FENG to go away. Interesting you got it to go away.

 

[EdmontonST]

It was supposed to be that 2025+ Job3+ cars couldn’t get FENG to go away. Interesting you got it to go away.

It’s my wife’s suv, I changed the setting and took it for a drive and instantly noticed the difference. I came home and sent my wife for a drive, she said she noticed right away the fake engine noise was gone and how much quieter it is.

So I can confirm the setting change worked and I now have a happy wife. I wanted to post my success in hopes it might help someone else. Maybe there is a chance in the module for the 26 MY?

 

[Cdubya]

That's great news! Will give it a try this week!

 

[Cdubya]

Thank you EdmontonST for the heads up and thank you to the good people at Forscan!

The FENG is gone from my 10/25 build that I could not get removed previously. In this build of Forscan, there are a lot more ezconfig options in APIM. Hoping this trend continues for 2025+ for the other modules.

 

[Gadgtfreek]

Since I know jack and poop about Forescan. I do like this idea. What is the easiest way to use it? Get the SW and use a laptop plus an adapter or an iPhone and BT adapter? I would buy it just to cut this off.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Since I know jack and poop about Forescan. I do like this idea. What is the easiest way to use it? Get the SW and use a laptop plus an adapter or an iPhone and BT adapter? I would buy it just to cut this off.

If you have a windows computer it’s easiest to do it that way.

 

[Gadgtfreek]

Thanks!

Another thing on my todo list now lol.

 

[jgwrubble]

Thank you EdmontonST for the heads up and thank you to the good people at Forscan!

The FENG is gone from my 10/25 build that I could not get removed previously. In this build of Forscan, there are a lot more ezconfig options in APIM. Hoping this trend continues for 2025+ for the other modules.

I disabled the propulsion sound yesterday and it seems to have worked. Or I am wishing it to work.

 

[jgwrubble]

Since I know jack and poop about Forescan. I do like this idea. What is the easiest way to use it? Get the SW and use a laptop plus an adapter or an iPhone and BT adapter? I would buy it just to cut this off.

I prefer a laptop and a wired connection over wireless.

 

[expst831]

My 2026 also came up as an Aviator. I got spooked and decided to not make any changes. I will give this a go again soon. Do you know if we can also do the amber DRL in ez mode?

 

[Cdubya]

Since I know jack and poop about Forescan. I do like this idea. What is the easiest way to use it? Get the SW and use a laptop plus an adapter or an iPhone and BT adapter? I would buy it just to cut this off.

You need a windows laptop. It will work with a BT adapter like the OBDLink MX+ which will also allow you to use Forscan Lite (diagnostics and some service procedures). Some prefer the wired dongle OBDLink EX.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

My 2026 also came up as an Aviator. I got spooked and decided to not make any changes. I will give this a go again soon. Do you know if we can also do the amber DRL in ez mode?

Yes you can.

 

[expst831]

Yes you can.

Is it the same procedure for the 2026 models? I know it can be done for 2020-2024 models

 

[Cdubya]

Is it the same procedure for the 2026 models? I know it can be done for 2020-2024 models

Don't be afraid to do it the address and numbers way. The procedure outlined by Nightshade for 2025+ worked for my 2026 no problem. The key is make sure to save the module config after you read it. You can always go back to it.