Look for an unrecognized device or a device with a yellow exclamation mark (often labeled "FT232R USB UART" or similar chip names).

If you are a professional, buy a used Ford IDS kit (laptop + VCM) on eBay (legit resellers, not cracked).

FoCOM is a highly specialized diagnostic software designed specifically for Ford vehicles, including Mazda, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar, and Land Rover models. It serves as a powerful alternative to the costly Ford VCM IDS factory systems.

Before you consider using the software, ensure your computer meets the minimum requirements. For legacy versions, the requirements were quite low: an Intel Celeron/Pentium III 400 MHz, 128 MB of RAM, and a USB 1.1 port. Newer versions are more demanding, recommending at least 2 GB of RAM and a modern Windows OS.

FoCOM is professional diagnostic software designed for Ford vehicles, offering capabilities similar to the dealer-level Ford VCM IDS tool. It is widely used for Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles manufactured between 1996 and 2010. FoCOM 1.0.9419 Key Features

Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo, Mustang, Transit, Ranger, Kuga, Explorer, F-Series trucks.