Across 8 Ford vehicles we track, 4 scan tools are verified for ABS Bleed in maker coverage lists. Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified on 8 of the 8, TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 on 2. Function names differ by tool: “Brake system pressure bleed”, “Brake System Pressure Bleeding / ABS Module Bleed Configuration”, “Brake System Pressure Bleeding”.
| Vehicle | Tool | Status | Function (maker's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021+ Ford F-150 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake system pressure bleed” Checked for model year 2021 |
| 2021+ Ford F-150 | TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ✓ Supported | “Brake System Pressure Bleeding / ABS Module Bleed Configuration” Checked for model year 2021; version not listed by TOPDON; listed as F-Series 150-750 |
| 2021+ Ford F-150 | Launch X-431 PRO | ✓ Supported | “Brake System Pressure Bleeding” Checked for model year 2021 (Launch lookup, North America, product X-431 PRO; select model/year/function on the page); listed as F-Series 150-750 |
| 2021+ Ford F-150 | XTOOL D8 | ✓ Supported | “ABS BLEEDING (ABS)” Checked for model year 2021; USAFORD vehicle software V17.00 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage); all 6 engines |
| 2020+ Ford Explorer | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake system pressure bleed” Checked for model year 2021 |
| 2020+ Ford Explorer | TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ✓ Supported | “Brake System Pressure Bleeding” Checked for model year 2021; version not listed by TOPDON; module: ABS |
| 2020+ Ford Escape | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake system pressure bleed” Checked for model year 2021 |
| 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake system pressure bleed; Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Bleed Configuration” Checked for model year 2021 |
| 2021+ Ford Bronco | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake system pressure bleed” Checked for model year 2022 |
| 2022+ Ford Maverick | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake system pressure bleed” Checked for model year 2023 |
| 2018+ Ford Expedition | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake system pressure bleed” Checked for model year 2021 |
| 2015-2024 Ford Edge | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “ABS(Antilock braking system) Service Bleed” Checked for model year 2020 |
Tools not listed are not yet verified for this job on these vehicles, which is not the same as unsupported.
Commanding the ABS module to cycle its valves and pump so air trapped inside the hydraulic unit can be purged. Usually needed after ABS unit replacement or when the system ran dry.
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Verified in maker coverage lists: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (8 of 8 Ford vehicles), TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (2 of 8 Ford vehicles), Launch X-431 PRO (1 of 8 Ford vehicles), XTOOL D8 (1 of 8 Ford vehicles).
2021+ Ford F-150, 2020+ Ford Explorer, 2020+ Ford Escape, 2019-2023 Ford Ranger, 2021+ Ford Bronco, 2022+ Ford Maverick, 2018+ Ford Expedition, 2015-2024 Ford Edge.