Ford F150 Battery Monitor Reset After Battery Replacement and 2021 F150 Battery Talk - Come See

[@FOMHLMAO]

I’m a 60 year old grandma and work on most all my stuff on my farm. Battery went out after 5 1/2 years. Went to AutoZone after neighbor jumped me, and bought battery. Guy said Professional install only, I said no, do you have tools? He got them installed my battery and my AC was not blowing cold so immediately I thought hmmm, got to reset something! I did the light and brake thing and wallah! !

[@FordBossMe]

Beautiful

[@DoctorDauer]

Voila!@@FordBossMe

[@robertsparks8543]

@@FordBossMeI did my Time with the 10th Mountain too back in the late 90s, early 2000’s.. Just wanted to say thank you for your service brother! Climb to glory!! Great vid also, very informative.. I just Subscribed. Appreciate you!

[@jmacokmcw]

Put in a new battery yesterday in my 2018 F150. Just did the high beams x5 and brake x3 and it did confirm the reset with the flashing battery light. Thanks Ford Boss!

[@brittweir8844]

Hey I'm just curious did you do anything to maintain memory like the radio settings and whatnot or did you just disconnect cables and swing out the battery

[@nitedog808]

Thank you. Worked for me too.

[@Saved-qv2ow]

My husband passed away last year, he fixed our vehicles himself. This happened to my 2011 explorer about 7 years ago. My husband fixed it, but I didn't pay attention to how he fixed it. I did remember why though, this came up on the screen 'System Off To Save Battery'. Well this happened in that same 'Ford Explorer' today...UGH!. So, I typed in YT, reset battery system on Fords and picked your video. "It worked" on this 2011 Ford Explorer Limited (hope this helps others). I want to express my heart felt appreciation for your video. Thank you ever so much Sir👍🏻. Bless you

[@MikeSinkankas]

Worked great!! 2015 F150 XLT - turn on ignition (don't start) - cycle high beams 5X then brake pedal 3X and battery light just to the right of the total mileage display with blink a couple of times and then turn off. All functions seem to be working as expected. Thanks for the video!

[@FordBossMe]

Beautiful great job

[@bryantweber]

Does this procedure reset the battery days of service counter to zero?

[@ernestpaling5097]

Will this work on my 2018 f-150? 3.5 eco-boost?

[@p3x1967]

I can confirm this procedure just worked on a 2015 F-150 Lariat with the 3.5L turbo. There’s no key, but push the button to turn on accessory power, hit the high beams 5 times, step on the brake pedal 3 times, wait a few moments and watch for the flashing battery light in the instrument cluster.

[@mayberrygary25]

Staying OUT of the STEALERSHIPS is always a good thing ! My 2019 F150 doesn't auto stop-start anymore (no great loss); I figure its the original battery not being strong enough. Going to replace soon. Your information is INVALUABLE ! Thanks !

[@karlnyman2811]

I have a 2019 also. I was gonna replace my battery this fall, so I just ordered the Topdon 600 scan tool. Just in case🤞 Did you try this yet on your 2019?

[@1hjehje]

I no longer have my F150, but I found this video to be really interesting. It is easy to run down a vehicles battery by mistake and I can see someone going into panic mode when things are no longer working. Thank you for the video.

[@matthewmoseng4524]

Worked on my 2013 Ford Escape !!!!! I had my Lights Off, I flashed my Brights (pull leaver towards Me) 5 Times , Pressed and Released Brake Pedal 3 Times .... it took 15 to 20 sec for battery indicator to flash 4 times then stayed on constant !!!!! Thank You Brother !!!!! Have A Blessed Day !!!!!

[@4d4Spl]

There was a time when the only thing a key did was supply power to the coil. You stepped on a peddle to engage the starter with the flywheel and close the circuit with the battery. Everything after that has been trouble!

[@bryanmartinez6600]

There was a simpler time were your arm was the starter.

[@TheLpjoe]

@@bryanmartinez6600 And when the starter broke, you required a cast and tie to heal.

[@deweydodo6691]

I liked the key on and push the start button.

[@david37203]

Thanks, I did the same thing in my 2019 F-150, doing the high beams and brake. My battery light flashed after 15 seconds. Thanks again and God bless

[@martinnegron363]

Thank you so much for this video. I took my 2021 f150 to the dealer and they said that a specialist had to look at it because they couldn’t figure it out. I followed your video and wow got it working right again.

[@FordBossMe]

Most of the time this fixes those little issues

[@charliericottone]

Did you fully start the truck before the high beam/brake pedal procedure or just push the start button to turn on the electrical system without engine running?

[@MichaelDimaggio-h7x]

I’m sticking with Toyota. More money upfront but less in maintenance and repairs. Too much junk on these that can go wrong. Toyotas also have way more room to work in the engine bay and their engineers make maintenance way easier.

[@ElbertMonroe-cj4eb]

Took my 2021 F150 in to dealer to have trailer brake controller added. When I got it back I had the issue. Procedure corrected and saved a trip back to the dealership in Abilene tx

[@RobertFrost-n5y]

Sound advice. Just replaced the original battery on my 2019 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0L. Thanks to your video, it only took about 5 minutes since I had the right sockets (10mm for terminals and 8mm for battery tie down.). Only had to perform the reset procedure (flash high beams x5 and pump brakes x3) once. All my radio presets were still active. Time automatically updated to correct time zone. However, I had to reselect the DST option. Also had to reselect the AC settings. Many thanks for posting the video. 😀

[@javelinadad]

The 2021-2022 F150 is SO Much more than the typical F150 refresh of the past. Nobody believed Ford when they said something like 77% of the truck was changed. Well now we know. I realize not everyone embraces the addition of so much technology, but once Ford irons out their OTA snafus and the technicians get some seat time with FDRS on them, they really are amazing vehicles.

[@FordBossMe]

Before anybody asks is this the same for other models I have to do more research first so don't ask that question and keep it about the topic of the video which is the F-150 I will address those other ones in the future

[@FordBossMe]

And if you really wanted to you could try this with other models and see if it works and you may find that it does but as of right now I cannot confirm that

[@robertborchert932]

It's nice that Ford has incorporated a user friendly option to using the factory scan tool, hope this type of option will be included in the user manual / driver handbook. I really do believe there are engineers that would like the customer happy in the long term, it's part of building a good vehicle. Over the past few years, I've run into problems after the customer opts to save a few dollars and buys a cheaper battery from the local parts store. Again, it's HIS wallet that is involved here. I just want him to be happy, and choose us again when it's time to tend to his vehicle. We don't just flop a battery in, it takes a few minutes to be sure that all of those undervolt faults are cleared from the various modules, the connections are secure, the charging system is up to par... Not uncommon to see problems after a quick swap of the battery, as the charging system is digitally controlled these days. I don't like to see a customer return, as a tow-in, because the alternator is not properly charging that battery he just paid for...plus a tow bill.

[@timbrown9731]

I would assume Ford is using this across pretty much all the models…Or at least on their frame platforms and probably a lot of the Lincoln models

[@zachsweeney8813]

I tried the first method on my 2013 hasn’t worked yet. Gonna try the second method next.

[@ralphmatta3853]

I like your videos I have a 2015 Ford Escape I had the message on the radio telling me it gone in the battery saver mode had battery tested at Ford dealership replaced battery even after the message still there for months an one day I came across one of you videos saying you had to reset the battery monitor system an said how to do this I did it an it worked no more messages about the system I’ve learned a few things watching yours an other videos on here thank you for you videos an god bless

[@davidcraig1714]

I have a 2019 Ford Fusion SEL. The battery was replaced by AAA. Of course, they have no knowledge or awareness of a BMS reset. I did exactly what you said - turn ignition on, flash high beam 5x, pump brake 3x, and the battery symbol flashed within 10 seconds. It worked smoothly. Thank you for the advice. But I don't know why Ford doesn't give owners a tip sheet for this and other problems I can fix easily myself. I'd like to share another tip for a WIFI reset (when the wifi suddenly becomes inoperable). WiFi reset procedure: Step 1 1. Turn engine off 2. Open driver door, lock car, then close door 3. Two brief horn signals confirm the reset step, then: Step 2 1. Engage remote start on Ford Pass app 2. Engine start will confirm signal operation and Wi-Fi will now be working. The wifi signal may take a minute or more for it to appear, so don't be dismayed at first! I know it sounds crazy but it works for me. Again, my vehicle is a 2019 Ford Fusion SEL. Not sure about other models. Good luck!

[@cormaro13]

And on what planet do you think triple a doing all that for a simple battery change 😂 in the handbook on the little tablets they have , it doesn’t mention the reset needed cause it’s not like a bmw needing a separate program for registering with the bms and ecm lol Tell triple a to pay more for training and pay its people more and just maybe you’ll get that lol

[@hondofourfivetwo9347]

I can confirm it’s a similar procedure to reset the BMS on a 2019+ Ranger but it’s Key On then high beams x5 Brake pedal x3 confirm reset by flashing battery light

[@FordBossMe]

Well I figured people would know the key needs to be on Yes same procedure

[@tylerjordan6158]

After turning ignition on “not started” Flashing high beams 5 times and hitting the brake 3 times worked for my 2016 f150 lariat.

[@lm-usmc]

Great video. The kid at O'Reilly's told me i needed to go to Ford to get this done. Thanks for the info. Saved me time and money.

[@THUMP840]

Thank you it worked the first time for me on my Ford F150 2022. Save me from having to buy a battery.

[@dannywhisnant8845]

2019 F150 4wd w 5.0; lights and brake flashing worked for me just over a month ago.

[@garyrosch6122]

Thanks Rich I changed my battery on my 2021 and some of the features were not working I tried the flashing the light pumping the brakes and it worked the first time you are the man!

[@FordBossMe]

Tyvm

[@gsxr1000jt]

I'm having a issue where my 21 2.7 software won't update and it drains battery. I've fully charged it but don't see the battery light after light/brake tip. I hear the tones with the lights but nothing after. Do I hold the brake on 3 and wait?

[@jasongreenwell1554]

Thanks for the help man. I have a 2018 Ford F 150 5.0 changed my battery and tried to start it and nothing. After listening to you and trying disconnecting the negative and then trying the light trick it worked. Thanks again 👍

[@michaelwiley5427]

Thank you! The systems message has been worrying my wife. 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. She says it msgs her when she starts car. Just did the 5+3 and a message on dash said it was reset! Note this BMS nag happened first, before suv was year old, car went completely dead, managed to get it to dealership, they said nothing wrong and battery good. Four months ago dealership also checked said no problems. Sounds like system is a little too critical .

[@FordBossMe]

I agree

[@gillescossec5571]

j'ai le même souci ,sur kuga 3 2020 , qui n'a pas 3 ans . (France) . Je vais essayé cette technique . La batterie charge bien ,à 14 Volts . sans doute sensible ,ce BMS . Merci pour l'info . @@FordBossMe

[@shawnstunkel]

I just replaced the battery on a '16 Focus SE 2.0. I have a scan tool that enables me to reset the battery monitor via that without doing the flash and brake pedal method. I told my customer to keep an eye on it and report back if he has issues and I would go back in and figure out what's going on.

[@randydougall3638]

Worked for me on my 2012 F150 Ecoboost King Ranch Super Crew cab. Thanks randy

[@briansherman3961]

This has been an issue on our 2019 Expedition ever since the battery was replaced at the dealer, twice. We keep getting the fordpass message about going into deep sleep mode to preserve the battery every week, even though the dealer said they reset the bms.

[@biber638]

Even though the battery is removed. The Circuitry can hold a charge that will keep logic switches from reseting,ie, going back to defalt, in other words, memory is held. These drive by wire vehicles now have thousands of capacitors with diodes, unlike older vehicles that operated on 5 volts, now the computer and other electronics components operates on millivolt and milliamps, to protect this delicate circuitry, electronics, and computer, isolation even from static has been incorporated. Tiny Capacitors holding a charge is on of the problems. Draining these capacitors is sometimes the key to reseting components. After battery is out and even though there are In line fuses with diodes on the battery cables, connect the positive and negative cables together, also connect the chassis to earth by a wire connected to ground, like a metal fence post, or hammer a pipe a foot or so in the ground. The vehicles itself being isolated by those rubber tires is one big capacitor holding charges that has no exit to drain, to be depleted. If all else fails do this for a day or two. Yes this might sound crazy, but sometimes it works.

[@FordBossMe]

Yeah so this vehicle actually has the technology that when you replace the battery it actually looks for a reset after a 8 hour sleep with nobody touching the vehicle so replace the battery leave the vehicle alone for at least 8 hours with the doors locked and it resets itself or you can go through my procedure of flashing the high beams and hitting the brake pedal to reset it

[@Dr.More_Malpractice]

I have been a mechanic for 40 years. i love new tricks where I don't even have to open my tool box. Worked perfectly. Do you have any insight on 2017 F150 power inverters? They are a pain

[@Kurt.24]

Thank You for doing this video Was having a problem with my 2021 F150, app would show deep sleep and would get power saver mode on the screen. and flood and inside lights didn't work. reset and everything works now. Think my problem is I only drive a few minutes to get to work.

[@turkeyssr]

This is great information. I can't wait until the F150 becomes self-aware!

[@TheLpjoe]

Get's in the truck to go to work and the truck says, "Good moning Dave, are we going to work today?"

[@tommyrq180]

“I’m afraid I can’t do that Dave…” 🤖

[@glennt3207]

Reset worked on 2017 F150...manual does say to just leave the truck alone for 8hrs.

[@FordBossMe]

Yep that's an option it works I also have videos saying that.....there is more than 1 way

[@ronharrill6494]

A little bit of warning about connecting the battery cables together to discharge capacitors and clear the computer. You should use a resistor between them to, SLOWLY, discharge which will eliminate any possible damage to the computers. Leave it connected for maybe 15 minutes

[@jamessowards3822]

Vehicles have a mind of their own these days.

[@jimmyaber5920]

BMS is also used to detect state of charge and battery health so the start/stop system has info if the battery can be trusted for starting if the engine is shut off at a stop.

[@FordBossMe]

There is pages that goes into this.... It's much more than what we have spoke of, this is just the basics

[@Sugarman1964]

I have a 2016 xlt 5.0 and tried the headlight and brake light trick. Hopefully it works. I changed my battery a couple of years ago and system has shut off certain things ever since. Didn't know that the vehicle had to be "told" that it was changed 😳 thanks in advance 👍

[@FordBossMe]

Or you can leave it sit overnight for at least 8 hours not touching it without anything on and it's supposed to reset itself if the battery is new

[@Westcityguy]

Going to try this on my 2016 F150. Remote start doesn't work because of this. Will need it for winter.

[@donaldjackson1154]

After replacing the battery or after recharging the battery lock the doors and let vehicle rest for 8 hrs this will reset the battery bms read this in the service manual , works every time.

[@404notfound.....]

Excellent advice!! I use my autel 906 to code/program my battery.

[@BrandonLund]

Question - I disabled my start stop feature using forscan on my 2018 f150. Does anyone know if this negatively effects the charging circuit to the 7 pin trailer connector? I got an error message "trailer not charging". I've never towed a trailer until recently so I'm not sure if the error is related to the start stop being disabled or if it's something else?

[@FordBossMe]

It's something else, check ALL your trailer fuses and Did you create a profile for your trailer through your cluster? If so look at my videos in library on how to.unmarry a trailer - just type in library search my name here and trailer

[@BrandonLund]

@@fordbossme You rock dude! Thank you for your quick reply. I did create a profile I will check out your vid. I refer to your vids regularly. Best on the web! Subscribed. Thanks man and God Bless 👊

[@jamessowards3822]

There should always be a way to reset common items like the battery minder.

[@TheLpjoe]

There is! But the mfgr doesnt want to tell us what it is in hopes for a visit to the steallership.

[@jeffreygong9821]

Hey man, I have a 2022 F150 Shelby truck that was garaged for a few month. The car had no power when I tried to turn it on. No lights when I open the door, no remote unlocking so I had to open the door with the key, push button does nothing etc etc... I put tender on it (clamped on pos and neg posts of battery) and it gives me an Err message, but when I clamp the positive end of tender on POS post of battery and ground the neg end on the truck body it tells me the battery is completely charged. I tried jumping the truck, the moment I put jumper on the truck, power is back and it started, but only for a few seconds and then it shut off on its own. There is fuel in the truck and I doubt the alternator is broke since it is a barely one year old truck... could BMS be a factor in this situation? Going to pull the battery out later today and see if the battery is really the issue. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@FordBossMe]

It sounds to me like you're either going to have to get that battery on a deep charge or you're going to have to put a new one in it

[@laurahendricks9038]

I have a 2018 Ford F150. Truck sat for a day and a half with a back door ajar. It took 3 attempts but it did restart. Drove to work ok. 4hrs later started ok. Then another 7hrs later started again to go home but I stopped at grocery store and it did it again. 3-4 attempts to start. Do you think I need to do this reset or get another battery. Going out of town in 2 days. 😮

[@FordBossMe]

If the battery Is a few yes old change it

[@American_Creed]

Can you help with this. 2010 f150 5.4 Truck set two days battery was dead. Tried jumping with battery charger didn’t start. Left battery on 40amp charge for about 20 minutes. Truck started but abs, brake, traction control lights on. Also all mini fuses in under the hood fuse box have no power. Truck starts and runs and drives fine. Can you help

[@taylorlindsay1262]

I tried this with no luck on my 21 f150 with the v8 motor. Battery died completely, switched the battery out but noticed a ticking noise coming from the battery or fuse box under the hood. Checked out fuses and relays and now the truck won’t start, even after reset. Should I take it to a dealer?

[@heathercakes2281]

Any videos for a 2019 F-150 where the auto stop works but sometimes won’t restart? It has happened to me twice in ours at red lights. My husband has asp had it where he stops at a store and comes back out and truck won’t start. Battery replaces, alt and starter have all been checked. I have about had it with this truck and the auto start/stop = worst feature ever

[@FordBossMe]

Starter Replacement more than likely will fix that issue

[@lorenconey5635]

Other great engineering "improvements"....dirty carpet sensor,. Clean window sensor, fart detector and filter in seat, tire rotation count sensor, horn tone pitch tuning sensor, jazz music blocker sensor did I miss any others?

[@Rexag]

YES! birth control sensor! - the heated seats- it comes on in July and your nuts will be at your knees before you can say " Why is my seat hotter than the Texas sun?" No kids for 8 hours!

[@fb510m]

To OP now thats funny…!

[@BigJohnson1566]

A Ford dealer has had my new F250 since May 10th working on 4 recalls and a warped dash. Currently my Ford pass tells me it’s in deep sleep mode, it will be interesting to see what happens when I ever get it back.

[@jamespha9896]

Thank you like the clear explaining. very helpful 💡💡💡💡👍👍😎😎

[@TenthCrane2788]

5:31 After a battery change and leaving the truck for 8 hours for the BMS to relearn. Does this mean every time the truck is left for 8 hours that the BMS will relearn?

[@feeneysmechanical6215]

You're correct. Happens on fire trucks when the battery voltage is getting low and too many accessories are on or when the charging voltage is low.

[@WyattWilliams7]

I used this to fix my license plate lights! Thanks for the video

[@FordBossMe]

Beautiful

[@sammy9452]

Haven't run across that newer truck, but got a edge 2011, fuse 29 run battery down when not driven in 5 day, any idea.

[@FordBossMe]

No idea

[@Rexag]

Oh, wow....I am going to have try this today...and hope the battery trick works for my 2019 Lariat... I tend to have situations that are an exception. I never dreamed that my truck would be "a window licker" and require so much attention. This pampering 8 hours deal? I have cuss words for that, so really just want a Truck. No power anything, like grandpa said..."it's just something else to break" He's right! I'll be in touch.

[@FOXbody81]

Thanks pro f150 2018 good job

[@luisrios8649]

I just had a problem with this device; I bought and installed a Wagan Tech inverter to my Ford Rager 2023; 3.2 diesel automatic 6 speed, made in Argentina. (Best light pick up I have ever own). The thing is that the voltage would go up and down after a few minutes in operation. I spent several hours trying different things. Suddenly I tried disconnecting this device and then the car stopped doing that and kept the voltage in 13.9 volts. My question is: How important is this device? I mean this one of the supposedly great improvements we have in the cars that only causes problems, We put too much technology in minor things, I am a car electrician and the old charging system works just well enough. Please advice according to your knowledge. Thanks and I think you have a great channel.

[@feliciafalade7112]

On the 3rd press of the break, do you keep the pedal down, or let it up? TIA! 😊

[@paulpaintshop103]

Weren't things supposed to get better by having more electric gadgets? All I see is more headaches for everyone.

[@jtomtl]

Too many sensors

[@marymanchester8629]

Thank you so much for this info your directions are plain and simple. I had to have my battery changed to it wouldn’t start this morning, our only vehicle, husband works at local sheriff department so being a no show is not good. Anyway the message center is now saying that the parking brake is malfunctioning any idea what that my be? I tried the headlight reset several times, no go so I’m letting it set for 8 hrs to see if bms will reset itself. Heres hoping, if you have any ideas about the emergency brake thing please let me know. Again thank you for your help

[@FordBossMe]

I mean look in my library and put it in maintenance mode and take it back out of maintenance mode and that's the parking brake I'm talking about but I have that clearly labeled in my library how to do that

[@jonathansherwood5841]

I will try this out once I am over the C-19 bug and back to work. I am very curious to see if this method will work in 2014 and up PD Interceptor SUVs. I'll let you know what I find. I still prefer using the IDS or ForScan to reset the Battery Monitor/Management System (BMS), however, this would be extremely useful for people who want to do it themselves after battery replacement.

[@brittweir8844]

Thanks for the advice, time for new battery in my truck,I’ll follow your advice

[@anthonylatronica5108]

Great info. Thank you. Just more unnecessary tech that we have to deal with

[@tgates811]

Have you seen any battery drain/sleep mode issues with the 2022 f150s (lariat)? I drive it regularly but it keeps going to sleep. Dealership is a month out for service..

[@FordBossMe]

Reset it this way and it may stop

[@harleystreetglide1576]

Thanks I will try it . Om my 2019 f150 I use it about 4 times a month I have a separate work truck for work So it sets and my start/stop is not working anymore. I will hook it to a battery tender ( I was afraid to do this cause I thought it would burn up the battery) to a full charge and wait 8 hours to see if it works. Thanks.

[@johnc1486]

Great! video I have a 2019 Bullitt. The car gets very little use, only 8k on the odometer. During Covid I put the car on a tender just for safety sake, no issues Speed up 2 years, again just for safety sake I put the car back onto the same tender. The status light went to green in about 12hours. A day or two after that I entered the car for the 1st. time and the message came up regarding the system going into power saving mode. I did the process you speak clearly of and so far the system is back on track. Do you think that putting the car on the tender and topping off the battery could have confused the BMS? Anyway, hopefully the system is ok now. If I understood your dialogue correctly, I believe that you mention that the BMS could have triggered the message due to time and not necessarily the real condition of the battery. Just like you get a service light that triggers by time and not actual miles. In other words you can change your oil today and not drive the car for a year and the change oil light will come on. I think car companies do the time method just to get you in more often for service. BTW. our local Ford dealership charges $400.00 per hour labor rate. Our local AUDI/Porsche dealership charges $280.00 per hour. What's up with that LOL? Thanks.

[@FordBossMe]

Even though you keep the battery charged it still has a Time by date count so even though the battery is good it still tracks the amount of days that it's in the vehicle and after so many days it Flags a code

[@FordBossMe]

or a warning message

[@ghostinthetreeline]

How did you hook up the tender? If you just did positive to positive and negative to negative, the BMS never sees the voltage. You need to hook pos to pos and neg to a ground that is not the neg terminal. It can be on the other side of the terminal. Another youtuber describes it in detail and I've tested/he's definitely correct. So in a sense, you're charging the battery, the battery know's it, but the vehicle does not.

[@timkis64]

its beyond me how ANY company that programs its computers to make assumptions is IMPROVING its product line.but interesting info though.

[@gary00832]

Making assumptions is probably the quickest way for a computer to process data with limited ram!

[@kevinmills5293]

It’s preemptive maintenance. Changing the battery before it let you down means better customer experience.

[@carloslozano2771]

How would I connect something like a winch drawing over 400amps to 22’ F150 with BMS? Bypass BMS directly to the negative battery post or connect to BMS sensor so it sees the current? Will it be able to handle 400amps?

[@rmooreclt]

Thanks! This worked perfectly after getting my F-150 back from service. I first tried it without starting the engine, but when I did this while idling it worked perfectly! I would love to know how someone figured that sequence out.

[@FordBossMe]

Great to hear!

[@nobs969]

Any issues with just leaving the BMS unplugged?

[@sl0907]

For me, these AGM batteries either fail on the rotunda tester during the first 2 years or they last 5 ish years like a regular battery

[@GuretoSefirosu]

I have a video on my 2015 F-150 which demonstrates how to use FORScan to reset the BMS. I had changed my battery because the factory battery got weak at almost exactly 4yrs. Guessing the BMS was the issue. Wish I had known this prior to buying a new battery and THEN resetting the BMS! May I link to this video in the info for my old video?

[@FordBossMe]

Sure

[@GuretoSefirosu]

@@FordBossMe Thanks, Boss. I'm going to link this video and urge my viewers who are there for the tidbits I know to check you out.

[@chesapeakeglenn]

How does one turn ignition on, but not start, on a push button model?

[@FordBossMe]

DONT HIT THE BRAKES WHEN YOU HIT THE START BUTTON

[@chesapeakeglenn]

@@FordBossMe THANKS! Just got an F150 last week. Still learning.

[@michaelpayne3821]

My Headlights will not change to Bright, anymore. It's a 2022 with only 5K miles on it. Was bought, brand new. When I turn the vehicle on, the Bright Light Indicator is on until I put it in Drive...then it goes off. Any suggestions on how to get the Bright Lights to work?

[@FordBossMe]

They were having some software issues with these newer Vehicles so you're going to have to take that to the dealer

[@michaelpayne3821]

Will do, thank you

[@Quant_Ultima]

learned more in this video than 3hrs of useless AI generated auto search results. Ty

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Good advice, Rich. This will hopefully, save people from dishonest indie mechanics who will take advantage of people who don't know better.

[@dtalbott2]

Thank you Rich. I do feel blessed.

[@GrampyCampy]

Any tips for a 2015 f150 xlt 5.0? Do I need to do something special? Be blessed 😇

[@danemieze1136]

Is this required for 2018 f150 I just swapped out the original H6 Agm battery yesterday but didn't do anything else.

[@karrpilot7092]

Good information. However, said information should be included in the owners manual. A simple repair now isn't so simple. In my owners manual, many easily done tasks say to see the dealer. I don't think so. I got ripped off in the sales department. I am certainly not going back, only to get ripped off in the service department.

[@mikimiki195]

Let’s say battery is only 3 years old and your truck starts to act up can you just use scanner and do the reset and you should be good to go for three more years?

[@jefferysharp3368]

Great info, thanks…..My 19 5.0l F150 is getting the charge system service now alert with a battery light. This happens when I am in heavy rain and sometimes after a car wash. Replaced battery and alternator belt. Still getting intermittent alert and battery light. I tried the headlight/brake pedal reset method but did not look for flashing battery light. I’ll try that again tonight. Alternator is pushing 14.8 volts to the battery when engine is running. Also, my Apple car play has stopped working. No other issues of note. Thoughts? Thanks!

[@FordBossMe]

It's hard to say with something like this just for the simple fact that it happens when it rains which tells me there's a connection problem somewhere more than likely

[@jefferysharp3368]

After a successful BMS reset with the flashing battery light and 8 hour sleep time, I have 8 drive cycles and no charge system alert! We had a drizzle of rain but not enough to make puddles….I’ll keep my dealer appointment in case it comes back. CarPlay issue also fixed with a new lightning cable and a few “enabling” steps on the Sync system that I did not know about……This weekend, I’ll nail down my IWE grind! Thanks Boss!

[@FordBossMe]

@@jefferysharp3368 iwe grind in 2wd going straight is typically a vacuum solenoid or broken vacuum wire - I pulled my line off my iwe and capped the port to just lock out the front iwes as if it was a delete kit

[@jefferysharp3368]

@@FordBossMe Itested the solenoid last night with a finger. In 2nd with engine running, I can feel vacuum draw on the tube that goes to the wheels. I also used a hand pump to pull vacuum on the same tube that goes to the wheels. I got a steady vacuum hold for maybe 5-7 seconds. Now I am thinking that more time may be needed to check for a bleed down. Anyway, appreciate your feedback Brother! I’ll shoot you a note when I get it sorted….

[@jefferysharp3368]

Update: I just found TSB 22-2219! I completed the “vacuum termination” steps, though slightly modified…..Test drove the truck in 2H with absolutely no front wheel noise. On a side note, I really enjoyed your 2015-18 F-150 5.0 video. To be fair, my previous F-150 was a ‘14 XLT w/3.5 EB. This was a step up from my’ 05 Lariat 5.4l. The ‘14 served me well for 6 years which included dragging around a 6500 lb travel trailer. To my point, I saved for 3 years to upgrade to a newer F-150 Lariat. I wanted the 3.5 again but when the 5.0 model became available, I took a gamble. I did experience the excessive oil consumption issue but the PCM remap brought it down to almost 0. The 5.0 doesn’t do as well as the 3.5 in the towing duties, but the overall experience with the 5.0 has exceeded my expectations. I am an F150 guy for life!

[@MrDenbear33]

Would using a memory saver hooked up to the DCL keep that 8 hour sleep time from happening????

[@FordBossMe]

I'm not sure but I think maybe

[@MrDenbear33]

@@FordBossMe Sadly in our line of work" maybe "could cost thousands , or your job. =0)

[@brianrowlison6080]

I was getting the Sys off to save the batt on my 2011 F150. Tried this reset and bingo! No more Sys Off to save bat message and my radio keeps going when I turn the key off just like it used to before the warnings started.

[@FordBossMe]

Turn the key on flash high beams five times hit the brake three times the battery light will flash or the check engine light will Flash 10sec later and you just reset the battery monitor

[@howardsawyers282]

Good info. That’s a good system will save you a no start situation

[@stevewhite7649]

Hey Rich, I’ve got a 2019 F-150 and want to change battery. Should I put my Ctek charger with 13volt tender on terminals to save memory .I’ve got my 10sp tranny adaptive learning shifts great , don’t want to have make it relearn.Thank you for all the great videos, keep them coming.

[@FordBossMe]

You could try, I know they have memory savers you plug into the cigarette lighter as well

[@TheFrankman711]

I did it on my 2014 c-max hybrid but no flashing light on the dashboard came on

[@FordBossMe]

Let the vehicle sit for 8hrs untouched it will automatically reset

[@caseyboyd4611]

I have a 2022 f150 600miles. I drove it home 250 miles then just been driving it 10-15 min here and there. Last weekend I installed a small amp and subwoofer I ran a new power line straight to the battery drove it for an hour and a half after installing all good. Today drove it for 20 min and got a low battery message on my sync screen not instrument cluster (dash) What’s your thoughts? Thank you in advance

[@FordBossMe]

Run a capacitor so you don't stress the charging system

[@caseyboyd4611]

@@FordBossMe you think that will take care of that? And do you think me putting in the amp caused that?

[@frandanco6289]

@@caseyboyd4611 - I believe what he said is if you run a capacitor, which is a storage unit of voltage, this will keep your amp and subwoofer in energy enough and not overload your charging system... The capacitor, again, stores energy for whatever it is connected to, and when you turn on your equipment, this capacitor, immediately sends it's stored energy to your stereo equipment, and takes the load off the vehicle's charging system..

[@f2cmadmaxx]

For everyone's reference, there are two things here - the vehicles state of charge which monitors how many volts the battery has (the 8 hour thing) and the vehicles battery time in service (the 3-5 year thing) Replacing a battery needs the time in service reset performing, Rick's pedal dance is great if it works for you, Ford's IDS system can do it and so can Forscan.

[@FordBossMe]

The whole purpose behind me putting out this was for people that don't have access to those two programs because I talk about those programs on this channel periodically so people are not unfamiliar with them If they have those two programs they typically already know about the feature

[@f2cmadmaxx]

@@FordBossMe Absolutely, i wish more people knew about the pedal dance and indeed that it needs this reset in the first place - you'd be surprised how many Forscan users don't know much about the systems they click buttons on.

[@bruceluebke3469]

Does the FDRS also do this and how new to the FDRS software

[@gamppj]

My auto start stop just quit working...it says auto start stop due to battery charging...(resetting bcm fixed the issue...also my camera button on the dash also stopped working..any ideas?

[@FordBossMe]

No

[@daveboswell4779]

Thank for the lnformation.Have a push button start.

[@FordBossMe]

Push button is the same as key people just don't link the 2 for some reason

[@daveboswell4779]

@@FordBossMe Thank for your help.Truck running fine .But will keep that information in mind Do

[@SVTShane361]

Rich, if you disconnect the BMS at the negative battery terminal how will the alternator and battery be affected?

[@FordBossMe]

It will change its charge rate to a slower default charge

[@SVTShane361]

@@FordBossMe Well damn, I was led to believe that it makes it act like an older system and charge at 100%. I'm running lithium in the bed of the vehicle for a larger stereo and have a Mechman370 alternator. I need the system to charge at 100% all the time. No idea how to get around the smart charge.

[@jayshafer16]

​@@SVTShane361did u ever get an answer to this bc I also have a lithium battery battery behind my seat for my audio system

[@jayshafer16]

​@@FordBossMehow do we get around the BMS and get a full charge from the alternator. As we were told on some other videos and f150 forums by unhooking the BMS sensor that we get the full 14v from alternator

[@johnnypiper1717]

A guy I work with said he changed his battery on his 2019 Ford f150 and now his screen won't come back on. Been 3 days and his stereo screen won't cone on

[@FordBossMe]

Pull the fuse for the radio and hard reset it 10 seconds then plug back in

[@johnnypiper1717]

@Ford Boss Me ok ill let him know, so pull the radio fuse out wait 10 sec and pop it back in?

[@deansapp4635]

i went through this bullshit with BMW

[@agoodneighborautorepair2176]

Very nice explanation and information, blessings

[@alangeorge2509]

I have a 2016 Lariat. After having the battery changed I am able to start it without the fob anywhere near the vehicle (3kms away). Anyone have an idea on how to fix? Ford says they have never heard of this before and suggested to take it to dealer.

[@FordBossMe]

Reset the battery monitor do what the video says to do

[@Mickey-xg8ih]

I replaced my battery after no battery in vehicle for months and it drained the battery out in like 5 minutes while I was trying to program a transponder key. Anyone know what i should do? Thanks

[@FordBossMe]

Well if that's the case you got some kind of short somewhere bad real bad

[@Mickey-xg8ih]

@@FordBossMe what i figured thanks!!

[@MrZX1409]

I have a 21 f150 limited with 40k miles and I'm getting "Charging System - Service Soon" I took to the dealer, and everything checked, ok? Has anyone seen this problem?

[@FordBossMe]

Any mods or anything plugged in inside the vehicle?

[@MrZX1409]

@@FordBossMe nope nothing, also I noticed that when the engine revs up to charge it only revs to 1k it use to revs to 1500k?

[@coonass2606]

I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart cause this video helped me so much. I'm not a mechanic, but I rely on KZbin to diy a lot of fixes pertaining to vehicles. I have a 2016 Ford f150 and I needed to Chand my ignition coil and spark plug on cylinder 3 so I disconnected my negative just so I can verify after I do that if the problem is fixed the check engine light will reset. Well when I buttoned every thing back up the only thing that was on was the lights on my dash. My key fob didn't even work. Well thanks to your video you helped me resolve the issue. The method I used was disconnected the negative and turn the headlights off, but immediately I turned them back on and reconnected the negative and once the negative touched the terminal the horn beep and everything came on and functioned properly. Sorry for such a long comment but this is appreciated!

[@FordBossMe]

Tyvm for your feedback

[@stinger720]

always keep teaching us pop. much love.

[@FordBossMe]

That's what I'm here for