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XTOOL D8: EPB Reset on Ford

Quick answer: The XTOOL D8 is listed as Supported for EPB reset 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 “EPB (ABS)”, “EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) initialization (ABS)”, “Apply Electrical Parking Brake (ABS)”, with software USAFORD V17.00, function v6.30 / USAFORD V17.00, function EPB v6.30.

Ford vehicles verified for EPB reset

VehicleStatusFunction (maker's wording)Checked
2021+ Ford F-150✓ Supported“EPB (ABS)” · USAFORD V17.00, function v6.30
Checked for model year 2021; USAFORD vehicle software V17.00 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage); all 6 engines incl. 3.0L Power Stroke
2026-10-16 · source ↗
2020+ Ford Explorer✓ Supported“EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) initialization (ABS); Apply Electrical Parking Brake (ABS); Apply left EPB actuator (ABS)” · USAFORD V17.00, function EPB v6.30
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, 3.3L
2026-10-17 · source ↗
2020+ Ford Escape✓ Supported“Apply Electrical Parking Brake (ABS); Apply left EPB actuator (ABS); Apply right EPB actuator (ABS)” · USAFORD V17.00, function EPB v6.30
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, 2.5L
2026-10-17 · source ↗
2021+ Ford Bronco✓ Supported“EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) initialization (ABS); Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service Tool (ABS); Apply Electrical Parking Brake (ABS)” · USAFORD V17.00, function EPB v6.30
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“EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) initialization (ABS)” · USAFORD V17.00, function EPB v6.30
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“Enter Electric Parking Brake Maintenance Mode (ABS); Exit Electric Parking Brake Maintenance Mode (ABS)” · USAFORD V17.00, function EPB v6.30
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 EPB reset

ToolFord vehicles SupportedPrice
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S6$479
Autel MaxiCheck MX9006$559
Autel MaxiSys MS908S36not cited
Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro6$1,569
TOPDON Phoenix Lite 25$799
Launch X-431 PRO4MSRP $1,364.07
Foxwell NT8091$359

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💲 Cheaper Supported option on some Ford vehicles: 2015-2024 Ford Edge: Foxwell NT809 at $359.

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 EPB reset involves

Retracting the rear caliper motors into service mode before pad work, then re-applying and often calibrating afterwards. Some vehicles have a pedal-and-switch service mode; many need a scan tool.

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FAQ

Can the XTOOL D8 do EPB reset 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 v6.30). Not yet verified on 2017+ Ford Super Duty 6.7, 2019-2023 Ford Ranger, 2022+ Ford Maverick.

What is EPB reset called in the XTOOL D8 menu?

“EPB (ABS)”, “EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) initialization (ABS)”, “Apply Electrical Parking Brake (ABS)”, “Apply left EPB actuator (ABS)”.

Which other tools do EPB reset on Ford?

Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (6 Supported), Autel MaxiCheck MX900 (6 Supported), Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 (6 Supported), Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro (6 Supported), TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (5 Supported).

More XTOOL D8 jobs on Ford: ABS Bleed · TPMS Relearn · Steering Angle Calibration · Battery Registration

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