Relearn throttle body position and idle after cleaning or replacement.
For throttle / idle relearn on the 2020+ Ford Explorer, one tool we track is confirmed in maker coverage lists.
Foxwell NT809 lists it as “TPS (service function)” (V1.49.001 or higher), checked against model year 2020.
The other 12 tools are not yet verified for this job on this vehicle, which is not the same as unsupported.
| Tool | Status | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxwell NT809 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “TPS (service function)” · V1.49.001 or higher · Checked for model year 2020; Foxwell NT809 service-function list, FORD software, listed as Explorer 2020; Foxwell names only the service category, not a sub-function |
Same tool, other Ford vehicles: Foxwell NT809 throttle relearn on Ford
Not yet verified (12): Autel MaxiSys MS980, Autel MaxiCOM MK808S, Autel MaxiCheck MX900, Autel MaxiSys MS908S3, Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro, TOPDON ArtiDiag900 Lite, TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2, Launch X431 CRP919 Max, Launch X431 PROS, Launch X-431 PRO, XTOOL D7, XTOOL D8. Not yet verified is not the same as unsupported.
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Verified tools per job on this vehicle: EPB Reset: 7 · ABS Bleed: 6 · Injector Coding: 0 · Secure Gateway Unlock: 0 · TPMS Relearn: 7 · Steering Angle Calibration: 0 · Battery Registration: 7 · Throttle Relearn: 1.
Best scan tool for the 2020+ Ford Explorer → · Throttle / idle relearn scan tool hub
Having the engine computer relearn closed-throttle position and idle airflow after the throttle body is cleaned or replaced, or the computer is reset.
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EPB service / reset · ABS bleed · Injector coding · FCA Secure Gateway access · TPMS relearn · Steering angle calibration · Battery registration (BMS)