KESS3 Protocols Releases

EcoBoost and mild-hybrid? Ford petrol engines now available via OBD with KESS3.

Full OBD support for the latest-generation Bosch MG1 platforms.

28.11.2025 – Upgrade 2.65

Modern Ford petrol engines—EcoBoost, mild-hybrid and high-performance units (Raptor)—use Bosch MG1 ECUs featuring sophisticated software logic, integrated hybrid management and advanced turbo control strategies.

With this release, KESS3 now allows you to work directly in OBD on these platforms, giving you access to the newest generation of Ford petrol engines.

From compact mild-hybrids to high-performance turbo configurations, up to the large V8 units used in professional applications—you can now read and write through the diagnostic port using a streamlined and reliable procedure.

Technical focus

  • Connection: OBD
  • ECU:
    • Bosch MG1CS016 GEN II
    • Bosch MG1CS040
    • Bosch MG1CS055
    • Bosch MG1CS060
  • Production years: from 2017
  • Brands involved: Ford

Supported vehicles

Ford Ecosport, Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, Puma, Transit Connect, Transit Courier, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty, F-650 Super Duty, F-750 Super Duty, Ranger, Bronco, C-Max, Edge, Escape, Explorer, Maverick, Mondeo, F-150.

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