Support
Check the FAQ first. If your answer isn't there, the form below goes directly to me.
Which OBD adapter does Chase Baja work with?
The adapter we have confirmed in the truck is the Veepeak OBDCheck BLE+ (about $35). It connects over Bluetooth LE and reads the full Ford PID set the app uses for live data and As-Built config reads.
Any other ELM327-compatible BLE adapter should work — the Vgate iCar Pro BLE, the Viecar VP005 and the OBDLink MX+ among them. We haven't confirmed those ourselves; they are not ruled out either. Sub-$15 clones often ship counterfeit chips and drop the connection, so avoid those.
Chase Baja talks Bluetooth LE only. A Wi-Fi ELM327, a Bluetooth Classic-only adapter, or anything locked to its vendor's own app will never show up in the scan.
Get the Veepeak OBDCheck BLE+ on Amazon — the adapter we confirmed on a 2025 Raptor.
My adapter won't connect. What do I try first?
1. Make sure the adapter is plugged into your OBD-II port and the ignition is on (engine on or accessory mode).
2. Open iOS Settings > Bluetooth and forget the adapter if it appears there, then let Chase Baja handle the pairing.
3. Force-close Chase Baja, reopen it, and tap Connect from the Dashboard tab.
4. If the adapter has a power LED, confirm it is solid (not blinking) before connecting.
Which vehicles are supported?
Full support: F-150 Raptor Gen 3 (2021+) — live data, Ford As-Built config reads, the applied-mod inspector, and per-VIN factory backup and restore.
Live data: F-150 Raptor Gen 1 (2010–2014) and Gen 2 (2017–2020), plus Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor. Their mod catalogs are listed but their As-Built addresses have not been confirmed on a real vehicle yet.
One mod write ships today, on the F-150 Raptor Gen 3: switching off the synthetic engine noise, confirmed byte-for-byte on a real truck. Every other mod sits behind a Ford security handshake only licensed tools hold, so for those Chase Baja reads, inspects and backs up your config. It never claims a mod it cannot apply.
What does the Truck Mode selector on the dashboard do?
It only changes which thresholds and alert ranges the dashboard gauges use — it does not command your truck's actual drive mode or send anything to the vehicle.
Picking a mode (e.g. Baja, Tow/Haul) tightens or relaxes the warning ranges so alerts make sense for how you're driving. Your truck's real drive mode is set from the steering-wheel control as always.
Can a mod permanently damage my truck?
Yes — module configuration changes carry real risk. Writing the wrong value to a module can corrupt its configuration and, in the worst case, permanently brick that module, which may require dealer reprogramming or replacement. Only apply changes you understand.
Chase Baja reduces that risk: every write is preceded by an automatic per-VIN backup, only validated changes are exposed, and you can restore factory values at any time from the Mods tab. But you apply mods at your own risk — see the in-app disclaimer before your first write.
Does Chase Baja change anything on my truck?
No. Today the app reads your truck's Ford As-Built configuration so it can show which community mods are already applied, and it saves a per-VIN backup of those factory values. It does not write to any module.
If you have mods applied elsewhere and are wondering about warranty: the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act generally prevents dealers from voiding a warranty solely because you have made modifications — they must prove the modification caused the problem. A backup taken in Chase Baja gives you the factory values to restore from if you ever need them.
How do I restore my original settings?
Open the Mods tab, tap any applied mod, and choose Restore. Chase Baja stores a per-VIN backup before every write. You can also access all backups from Settings > Data & Backup.
Why is my trip not recording in the background?
Background trip recording requires Always location permission. Go to iOS Settings > Chase Baja > Location and select Always.
Also check that Low Power Mode is off. It aggressively kills background processes.
Is there a paid version? How do tips work?
No. The whole app is free and every feature is unlocked — there's no subscription and nothing is gated behind a purchase.
If you want to support development, you can leave an optional tip from Settings > Support. Tips are voluntary and unlock no features — they earn you a Supporter badge on your exported build posters as a thank-you. You can tip as many times as you like.
Already tipped on another device? Open Settings > Support > Leave a tip and tap Restore a previous tip to bring your Supporter badge back. Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID you used originally.
Prefer PayPal? You can tip directly at paypal.me/leonardopessoa. To get the Supporter badge after a PayPal tip, send me your Device ID (in the app: Settings > About, tap to copy) using the form above and I'll reply with a code you can redeem under Settings > Support > Leave a tip > Enter access code.
Is my vehicle data shared with anyone?
No. Trip data, OBD readings, VIN, and build log stay on your device. Chase Baja has no user accounts and no data is sold to third parties. The only things that leave your device are anonymous crash reports (Sentry) and anonymous usage counts (PostHog) — no VIN, no location, no OBD readings, nothing tied to you.
The only data that leaves your device: anonymous crash reports to Sentry when the app crashes (no personal data, no VIN, no location), anonymous usage counts through PostHog (which features work, never what's in them), purchase receipts verified through RevenueCat, and any feedback you explicitly choose to submit here. See the Privacy Policy for the full breakdown.