KESS3 Protocols Releases

Ford returns to the spotlight – New OBD protocol for 2.3 EcoBoost MG1CS017 GEN II.

Work with KESS3 via OBD on the latest Ford Focus ST.

10.12.2025 — Upgrade 2.69

The Ford hatchback equipped with the 2.3 EcoBoost – one of the most appreciated units among enthusiasts for responsiveness, torque, and turbo reaction – adopts the latest-generation Bosch MG1 MG1CS017 ECU, designed with advanced software logic and control systems that manage boost pressure and power delivery strategies with extreme precision.

With this new update, KESS3 allows you to work directly from the diagnostic port on this latest platform as well, offering quick and reliable access to 2.3 EcoBoost engines from 2022 onward.

A concrete opportunity to operate safely on the most high-performance Ford applications, reading and writing via OBD with a smooth procedure suitable both for daily use and motorsport preparation.

Technical focus

  • Connection: OBD
  • ECU: Bosch MG1CS017 GEN II
  • Production years: from 2022
  • Brands involved: Ford

Supported vehicles

Ford Focus ST

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