You must update the Ford data periodically.
To import and update Ford data:
Select Manufacturer Systems and FO. Ford.
The FORD OPERATIONS menu is displayed.
Select Franchise data update menu.
The FORD FRANCHISE DATA UPDATE MENU is displayed.
Select Franchise data import menu.
The FRANCHISE DATA IMPORT MENU is displayed.
Select Import franchise data.
The system prompts you to select the Franchise Data (DD) Company.
Select the DD Company.
The Franchise Data Import form is displayed.
Click Import to convert the data file.
A progress bar displaying the progress of the import is displayed.
Click Continue.
When the data is imported from Ford the Importing Manufacturer progress form is displayed.
You are returned to the FRANCHISE DATA IMPORT MENU.
This form is displayed when you select Manufacturer Systems and FO. Ford > Franchise Data Update Menu > Franchise Data Import Menu > Import franchise data and select the DD Company.
You use this form to import new releases of vehicle data to the Autoline system.
Menu Bar and Toolbar:
| Menu bar | Toolbar | Action |
|---|---|---|
| File > Import | — | Imports the vehicle data file. |
| File > Exit |  |
Returns you to the Franchise data import menu. |
| View > Log files |  |
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| Tools > Configure ... | — | Opens the Ford Franchise Data Import Configuration Form |
| Tools > Fuel and body codes ... xxxxxxxxx |  |
Opens the Fuel and body type mapping form. |
| Help > Help |  |
Displays this help topic in a web browser. |
| Help > About | — | Displays version and copyright information. |