KESS3 Protocols Releases

New OBD protocol for Continental EMS291X – Ford and Lincoln.

The spotlight is back on Ford EcoBoost platforms, once again taking center stage on KESS3.

26.01.2026 – Upgrade 2.81

Thanks to this development, it is now possible to work via OBD on the latest Ford and Lincoln vehicles for the US and global markets, equipped with 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.0 EcoBoost engines and Continental EMS2910, EMS2916 ECUs.

Today, KESS3 allows direct access through the diagnostic port on these applications from 2023 onwards, offering fast and reliable access to a modern platform designed to advancedly manage combustion strategies, turbocharging and emissions control.

A concrete opportunity for workshops working on next-generation vehicles: a smooth, safe procedure perfectly integrated into daily operations.

Technical focus

  • Connection: OBD
  • ECU:
    • Continental EMS2910
    • Continental EMS2916
  • Production years: from 2023
  • Brands involved: Ford, Lincoln

Supported vehicles ECU

  • Ford Bronco Sport, Escape, Kuga, Maverick, Mustang S650, Puma, Transit Courier
  • Lincoln Corsair, Nautilus

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