Across 6 Ford vehicles we track, 4 scan tools are verified for EPB Reset in maker coverage lists. Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified on 6 of the 6, TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 on 2. Function names differ by tool: “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) service tools; Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) initialization”, “Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Initialization”, “Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service Tools”.
| Vehicle | Tool | Status | Function (maker's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021+ Ford F-150 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) service tools; Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) initialization” Checked for model year 2021 |
| 2021+ Ford F-150 | TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ✓ Supported | “Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Initialization” 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 | “Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service Tools” 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 | “EPB (ABS)” 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 |
| 2020+ Ford Explorer | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) service tools; Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) initialization” Checked for model year 2021 |
| 2020+ Ford Explorer | TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ✓ Supported | “Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Initialization” Checked for model year 2021; version not listed by TOPDON; module: ABS |
| 2020+ Ford Escape | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) service tools; Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) initialization” Checked for model year 2021 |
| 2021+ Ford Bronco | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) service tools; Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) initialization” Checked for model year 2022 |
| 2022+ Ford Maverick | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) service tools; Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) initialization” Checked for model year 2023 |
| 2018+ Ford Expedition | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) service tools; Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) initialization” Checked for model year 2021 |
Tools not listed are not yet verified for this job on these vehicles, which is not the same as unsupported.
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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Verified in maker coverage lists: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (6 of 6 Ford vehicles), TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (2 of 6 Ford vehicles), Launch X-431 PRO (1 of 6 Ford vehicles), XTOOL D8 (1 of 6 Ford vehicles).
2021+ Ford F-150, 2020+ Ford Explorer, 2020+ Ford Escape, 2021+ Ford Bronco, 2022+ Ford Maverick, 2018+ Ford Expedition.