Clearing Trouble Codes

NOTE: Ford DOES NOT provide procedures to retrieve or clear trouble codes without the New Generation Star (NGS) tester.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position.
2. Locate the data link connector (DLC) under instrument panel.
3. Connect New Generation STAR (NGS) tester to the DLC.
4. Select vehicle and year.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
6. At the first screen press the TRIGGER to PAGE FORWARD.
7. At the next screen, select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK. Press TRIGGER.
8. At the next screen, select ABS-ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE. Press TRIGGER.
9. At the next screen, select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES. Press TRIGGER.
10. At the next screen, select RETRIEVE/CLEAR CONTINUOUS DTCs Press TRIGGER.
11. At the next screen, press the START button.
12. At this screen, all DTCs will be displayed. Record all DTCs.
13. Press CLEAR ALL button.
14. Cycle ignition switch to OFF position, then back to RUN position. Press TRIGGER. All DTCs will be cleared, unless there is a continuous fault.
15. A road test may be necessary to determine if certain faults and DTCs exist. If a road test is necessary, check for DTCs after road test.