IDS Software Licenses must be renewed to continue using IDS beyond the expiration date. The license renewal process consists of two steps: In the IDS Software License Account* - Create a new 20-digit renewal activation code. In IDS - Activate the new 20-digit renewal activation code in IDS.

*IDS Software License Accounts accessed as follows: Ford Dealers and Ford Internal Users: PTS website, Ford Fleets: Fleet.ford.com → Maintenance → Technical Resource Center → PTS, Retail Customers: Motorcraftservice.com → IDS Software Licensing

Step 1 - Creating a New Renewal Activation Code in PTS

There are two ways to create a new renewal activation code as described below: Auto Renewal Process - (Available Only to Dealers and Ford Internal Users) This process automatically creates a new renewal activation code thirty-four (34) days before the existing license expires. Manual Renewal Process - (Available Only to Retail and Ford Fleet Accounts) This process requires an action to select the Renew Button from the IDS Software Licensing Screen to create a new renewal activation code as shown below. The above two processes create a new renewal activation code and assign it to the same Reference Number of the currently licensed activation code. Newly created renewal activation codes will be displayed and highlighted on the IDS Software Licensing Screen as shown below. To view all the activation codes assigned to a given Reference Number, click on the Reference Number on the main IDS Software Licensing Screen. The Reference Number details will then be displayed as shown below.

Step 2 - Activating a New Renewal Activation Code in IDS

There are two methods within IDS for activating a renewal activation code, both methods require an internet connection and are described below: Silent Activation Method This method automatically activates the renewal activation code in IDS. There is no screen displayed when the license is activated. User Initiated Method This method and allows the user to activate the renewal code at any time by selecting the System Utilities Page → License Management → Renew a License as shown below. A screen pop-up will display after completing the activation. Once the renewal activation code is activated using one of the activation methods described above, the System Information Page in IDS will be updated with the new Activation Code (last 4) and the new expiration date as shown below. The IDS Software License Screen in the IDS Software License Account also updates the Status field to ‘In Use’.