Clearing and Extracting Diagnostic Trouble Codes

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

To retrieve and/or clear DTCs, follow these steps:
1. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) Tester 007-00500 or equivalent to Data Link Connector (DLC).

2. Turn ignition switch to RUN position.

3. Select the MODEL YEAR and VEHICLE.

4. Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK.

5. Select IABM-INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR.

6. Select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES.

7. Select RETRIEVE/CLEAR CONTINUOUS DTCs.

8. After pressing START, all continuous DTCs will be displayed on the screen. Before proceeding with the clearing operation, make note of DTCs displayed, because once cleared, they cannot be retrieved.

9. To clear DTCs, press C__ALL. Clearing of individual DTCs (C__ONE) is not supported by the air bag diagnostic monitor.

10. The NGS Tester will retrieve DTCs again after clearing DTCs, and if any remain they will be displayed. Hard DTCs will be redisplayed after clearing DTCs since they cannot be cleared from the air bag diagnostic monitor.