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XTOOL D8: Battery Registration on Ford

Quick answer: The XTOOL D8 is listed as Supported for battery registration on 6 of the 9 Ford vehicles we track, according to www.xtooltech.com. Its cited price is $419 (checked 2026-10-16). The maker's menu wording is “BMS (BCM#1)”, “Reset battery monitoring sensor learning value (BCM#1)”, “Reset Of Battery Monitoring System (BMS) (BCM#1)”, with software USAFORD V17.00, function v6.40 / USAFORD V17.00, function BMS v6.40.

Ford vehicles verified for battery registration

VehicleStatusFunction (maker's wording)Checked
2021+ Ford F-150✓ Supported“BMS (BCM#1)” · USAFORD V17.00, function v6.40
Checked for model year 2021; USAFORD vehicle software V17.00 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage); engines listed: 3.5L hybrid, 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.5L EcoBoost, 5.0L (not listed for 3.3L or 3.0L Power Stroke diesel)
2026-10-16 · source ↗
2020+ Ford Explorer✓ Supported“Reset battery monitoring sensor learning value (BCM#1)” · USAFORD V17.00, function BMS v6.40
Checked for model year 2020; USAFORD vehicle software V17.00 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage); engines listed: 2.3L, 3.0L
2026-10-17 · source ↗
2020+ Ford Escape✓ Supported“Reset battery monitoring sensor learning value (BCM#1)” · USAFORD V17.00, function BMS v6.40
Checked for model year 2020; USAFORD vehicle software V17.00 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage); engines listed: 1.5L, 2.0L
2026-10-17 · source ↗
2021+ Ford Bronco✓ Supported“Reset battery monitoring sensor learning value (BCM#1)” · USAFORD V17.00, function BMS v6.40
Checked for model year 2021; USAFORD vehicle software V17.00 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage); engines listed: 2.3L, 2.7L
2026-10-17 · source ↗
2018+ Ford Expedition✓ Supported“Reset Of Battery Monitoring System (BMS) (BCM#1)” · USAFORD V17.00, function BMS v6.40
Checked for model year 2018; USAFORD vehicle software V17.00 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage); engines listed: 3.5L
2026-10-17 · source ↗
2015-2024 Ford Edge✓ Supported“Reset Of Battery Monitoring System (BMS) (BCM#1)” · USAFORD V17.00, function BMS v6.40
Checked for model year 2015; USAFORD vehicle software V17.00 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage); engines listed: 2.0L, 2.7L, 3.5L
2026-10-17 · source ↗

Not yet verified for the XTOOL D8 (3): 2017+ Ford Super Duty 6.7, 2019-2023 Ford Ranger, 2022+ Ford Maverick. Not yet verified is not the same as unsupported.

Other tools for Ford battery registration

ToolFord vehicles SupportedPrice
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S8$479
Autel MaxiCheck MX9008$559
Autel MaxiSys MS908S38not cited
Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro8$1,569
TOPDON Phoenix Lite 22 (+6 partial)$799
Launch X-431 PRO0 (+7 partial)MSRP $1,364.07

Every verified tool for battery registration on Ford, vehicle by vehicle →

Head-to-heads: TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 vs XTOOL D8 (2021+ Ford F-150) · Launch X-431 PRO vs XTOOL D8 (2021+ Ford F-150) · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs XTOOL D8 (2021+ Ford F-150) · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro vs XTOOL D8 (2021+ Ford F-150) · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs XTOOL D8 (2020+ Ford Explorer) · TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 vs XTOOL D8 (2020+ Ford Explorer)

What battery registration involves

Telling the battery management system that a new battery was installed so it resets the learned battery age and charging strategy. On some vehicles the battery type or capacity is coded too.

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FAQ

Can the XTOOL D8 do battery registration on Ford vehicles?

Yes on 2021+ Ford F-150, 2020+ Ford Explorer, 2020+ Ford Escape, 2021+ Ford Bronco, 2018+ Ford Expedition, 2015-2024 Ford Edge (maker coverage list, software USAFORD V17.00, function v6.40). Not yet verified on 2017+ Ford Super Duty 6.7, 2019-2023 Ford Ranger, 2022+ Ford Maverick.

What is battery registration called in the XTOOL D8 menu?

“BMS (BCM#1)”, “Reset battery monitoring sensor learning value (BCM#1)”, “Reset Of Battery Monitoring System (BMS) (BCM#1)”.

Which other tools do battery registration on Ford?

Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (8 Supported), Autel MaxiCheck MX900 (8 Supported), Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 (8 Supported), Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro (8 Supported), TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (2 Supported, 6 partial).

More XTOOL D8 jobs on Ford: EPB Reset · ABS Bleed · TPMS Relearn · Steering Angle Calibration

XTOOL D8 battery registration on other makes: Chevrolet

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