I’m a 60 year old grandma and changed my battery, you HAVE to wait after the 5 flashes and 3 brake hits until battery quits flashing and goes away! I did it!
Thank you! Patience is a virtue. I tried a couple times with my 2021 F150 XLT but rushed it. Tried again. Nothing. Then I read this, went back and this time, I WAITED. Not long, really, but after a few seconds my red battery symbol started flashing then went solid. Fantastic! 😅
It worked on my 2018 F150 and saved me a ton of time and money! Noticed my original battery was giving out a couple of weeks ago and went to Oreily’s to get a new battery. Counter guy said my best bet was to get a battery from a local shop and have them reset the sensor. My local Kwik Kar was clueless so I called the dealer. Dealer was wanting to keep my truck 2 days to change a battery and reset the sensor! Found your video on RUclips, went back to O’reily and bought a battery. I swapped batteries and reset the sensor in about 10 minutes.
Even though most of the information you put out doesn’t apply to the vehicles I drive, I still appreciate your hard work. I drive a 01 f150 with 190000 miles and a 03 Town Car with about 140000 miles. I wish I was close enough to you to get you to work on them. I know the work would be done right.
Thank you for sharing. Your knowledge is priceless & people will always hate on others for being smarter or different. You’re the most trustworthy person I know & a wonderful friend. I’m blessed to have you in my life. I’m always here for you no matter what happens. Love you brother.
I am a retired Ford Engineer. and 2011,2022 F150 had a battery sensor ring around the negative cable bunch. There is no reset button on most models ,only 3 buttons on the left side steering wheel. No amount of blink lights,push brake pedal ,fart and tap dance will reset BCM BSM Thanks
Thanks, just purchased a 2023 F250 and took it in today to fix the keyless door-locks. They had to do many updates and fixed that but drove and when I stopped for lunch, got that dreaded message. Took twos tries but it worked for me. Thanks for saving me a trip and wait at the Ford Service Department.
(Our experience) Replaced battery. Took your advice, left the car overnight for more than 8 hours (You are right, it's in the Owner's Manual!) Tested it (engine stop/start) next day. It didn't seem to work. On the same short trip, tried the 5 light flashes and 3 brakes. Saw no "battery light" blinking. But the stop/start worked! End result - no need to take it to the dealer (who said to take it in. It would take 1 to 1.5 hours to reset. No charge.) Thank you!🙂
This 100000000% worked just did this on a 2020 ford escape titanium. I was having all the issues before. Auto stop didnt work, passenger handle smart touch didn’t work as well. After I replaced the battery, I followed these steps explained in this video and it worked. Thank you brother
Came across this video yesterday. I was having a battery fault after my battery terminal had a loose connection. I followed your instructions and it worked. Thanks for the info !
Saved me a trip to the dealer! 2018 Escape SE had battery changed in Dec 2022, the dealer offsite service center who sold me the new battery seems to not know this BMS fix...or just didn't want to take the time to make it right. They also recently forgot to reset oil sensing system, and i got a light on my console a couple of weeks after them changing oil. Might have to revert to alternate service location. Thanks for spending your time to give us self-help solutions! :)
A rooster dipping snuff…..LOL….Your help is GREATLY APPRECIATED! I did the negative cable thing. My truck being the 4.2 V6 is set up differently than the 4.6. My alternator is on the passenger side near the battery. I found some short black cable with connectors lying around at one of my customer’s store. I asked how much they told me to just take it. The cable fit my small battery terminal nut but it was a little to short to reach the alternator bracket. So I attached it to a bracket that has bunch of wires attached underneath. Those may be for my ECU. I think this setup is good. I may need to polish the hole on the bracket because I’m not really sure if it’s painted or not. But the truck is running great.
After weeks of puzzling over this issue on my f150, no mechanics could help me solve this riddle unless they took it in the shop ($$$!). No thanks. But your video here solved it after following your directions here! Works now! Thanks!
Dude. I am very very thankful for this info. I had a battery replaced myself 2 years ago, and all this time i was angry why my start/stop system and heated front windscreen didn’t work. Thanks so much :)
This video helped me out a lot. My auto stop/start stopped working a couple of months ago after I jumped started a vehicle that had died. The info page notified me that my vehicle was always charging. Im not concerned about the auto stop/start, but was worried that my battery was damaged. I performed the steps you recommended and had to disconnect the battery management sensor. After that no issues, appreciate the assist!!
Thanks for the info, my wife's escape was a little sluggish starting this morning and I noticed a couple of weeks ago that the autostart stop wasn't working, between this information and a couple of videos about actually changing the battery on it, it will definitely make a big difference. Thanks again
Performed this sequence on my 2017 Ford F350 DRW. Had replaced batteries on it, but didn’t reset the BMS. Everything was working fine, but better be safe than sorry.
If it's a diesel and you're looking at the negative cable and there's no sensor on it that means you don't have battery monitor reset and on the Diesels they don't have them on the gassers they do
@@FordBossMe, didn’t check for that, Rich. Did the flashing of the headlights and stepped on the brake, and the battery light on the dash did flash. I’ll check for that sensor in the morning. Appreciate the heads up, Rich. You’re awesome my brother, and appreciate all the help you offer on your videos. Be blessed, my brother!🙏🏼
2020 Ford Edge owner here. I replaced the battery yesterday and let it sit undisturbed overnight with the doors locked. This morning I did this BMS reset procedure to ensure the BMS was reset. I believe it worked as I saw the lights flash like the video and then turn back on solid when in the on mode with the engine off. Without turning the vehicle off, I then turned the vehicle on and drove it about 15 miles. My auto start/stop still wasn’t working as it said the vehicle was in charging mode. I don’t care about the function but want to ensure I don’t have any problems. How long do you think it will take before the vehicle is charged enough to let that system function? First Ford vehicle we have owned. Edit: after doing the BMS procedure I drove it and left it sit overnight for 8+ hours. Today I started it up and the auto start/stop kicked on at the first stop light. Just wanted to update this for anyone with a newer Edge. Great video & thanks again
You nailed it. I had a 2019 GT-350, and the passenger door hand sensor was moody. I changed the battery, and it worked every time afterwards. Now on my F-150 2022, I charged the battery directly on the battery posts, and it was still going into protection mode, so I charged it on the sensor lead instead of the negative post, and the system is all working correctly now with no auto sleep. Thank you!
I have a 2023 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew with the powerboost. I took delivery of the truck on 10/25/23. Over the last couple of weeks my Ford pass remote start hasn't been working. I'm going to try this fix in the morning. Truck isn't even 3 months old, battery "should" be fine. Crossing my fingers that this fix works. Appreciate your help! -Dave
I just replaced the batteries today in my 2015 Mustang GT and my 2018 Focus ST (both bats 6 yrs old) and this worked as stated on both of them. At 75 yrs old I'm a bit older than most to be driving two high performance manual trans cars but what the heck they're the kind of cars I've driven for most of my life and I still enjoy them.
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 !!!!!
You the man ! Took my battery out and put it on a trickle charger while I was gone for about 25 days. When I returned I checked the battery which tested 12.2V. Put it back in and nothing happened and I mean nothing. I then watched your video where you said to remove the negative terminal and turn the lights on the off each 30 seconds. Guess what ??? Everything works woo hoo!! Thanks Boss Man
Thank you for this, especially the bid at the end about the touch sensors on the doors, I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out why my passenger door wasn't working but the driver door was. Regardless what anyone may say, your videos are definite help!
I'm glad my auto stop/start isnt enabled after I put a new battery in. I hated that thing shutting off my engine at a traffic stop and I live in florida, so ac is a must down here. That, and like I said in a earlier post, I dont care if the engine has robust parts made for auto stop/start, nothing is wear proof. Besides, with robust engine parts designed for it, turning auto stop/start off will make those robust parts last even longer.
I think? And Rich can correct me but in many newer cars if you don’t reset your BMS your new battery will charge based on the old battery, and decrease the new battery life?
I have a 2016 F150 XLT Sport that after watching this video had to go out and try it. It works just as he said it would. See an old dog can learn new tricks. Thank you for the useful information.
Worked on my 2020. I wondered why my passenger door sensors never worked and the start stop feature never stopped the engine. Dealer couldn’t ever find the issue. Thank you.
Thank you so much for all of the information on the auto start stop system and BMS reset. I followed all of your instructions and this BMS reset worked on my 22 Escape SEL.
This trick nor any others I found online work for me. Figuring I had nothing to lose I took some contact cleaner and cleaned the contacts on the BMS sensor. Success! Sometimes I get lucky and the simple solutions work for me.
Well that may be the case this doesn't work for everybody so anybody that comes to see my videos I don't want them to think that they're guaranteed 100% success maybe 98% but not the other 2%
Mine is a F150 2017 limited ecoboost 3.5 and it worked flawlessly with the only difference i had to press the break pedal 5 times not 3. But appreciate you saved me $$$$
got about 10min from home this morning and my 2019 started flashing a charging system maintenance on my display. i pulled into a parking lot and started to google that the cause might be and this video came up in the google video results. highbeam x 5 + brake x 3 and reset was a success. i will get home tonight and check the batter on a tester and put on a trickle charge overnight, but this at least saved me from pulling my hair out or stressing about it until i could get a dealer to look at it. glad its a simple thing that can be sorted out with a good ol school hack
My ford fusion nav screen was showing that familiar message “system off to save battery”. The car worked and started fine. So I used the reset BMS procedure as you show. But right after that a yellow wrench icon appeared and my Fordpass alerted to a Powertrain fault detected reduced power. Once I started the car the yellow wrench icon went away. But it did scare me. I will take my car to get battery replaced since it is over five years old now.
Hello, it did not work on my 2017 Explorer. I did try what you said to do. I finally decided to disconnect the negative cable and I started taping the cable to the battery then I could hear the relay kicking on and off. The lights came on so I hooked up the cable and everything was working just fine then.
Great content as always. I’ll be replacing the battery in my 17 Edge Titanium soon, still has the original factory battery. I’ll follow your BMS reset procedure and let you know how it goes. Thanks for all the helpful videos. 👍🏼
@@aidanmorgan6291 yes, i did exactly what he said to do and it worked. I have an Edge. I also used a memory saver that i plugged into the OBD2 port so i wouldn’t lose memories in the truck’s computer like fuel trims and such. You don’t have to use a memory saver, the truck will re-learn everything but the device was $15 on Amazon and i powered it with an extra 12 volt lawn mower battery that i had.
I have 2018 stx f 150 with agm battery that I replaced 2 months ago. Owners manual says MAY have to let vehicle sit for 8 hours (dormant) before driving so bms can reset, which I did. However, tried your method, and battery light blinked 3 times, so I took that as the bms resetting.
Yours is like the 5th video I watched and finally helped me to get it working on mine. Had to do it the slow way without turning it off/on again. Finally saw the little battery pop up. Thanks!
Well if you don't have a battery monitor sensor on your negative cable it's not going to work for you remember 2011 was the first year that it started and if you don't see a battery light when you key on it's not going to flash for you
Thanks a lot, just did on my 17 Explorer replaced my battery in June. But I did notice my smart touch was not working on driver side when trying to lock. Works now.
I guess I must not be doing the timing right because I just couldn’t get it to work on a 2017 escape. Tried so many times but it just wouldn’t do it. Thankfully I have forscan so i was able to do it that way lol. Even though the easy reset didn’t work for me thank you for your informative videos because it was you who gave me the idea to reset the bms which did fix the stop start on the escape!
Same problem for me Patrick. At least I’m not alone 2017 escape can’t get mine to reset with this process. I though I was going crazy. Opening doors closing doors. Etc.
I had a very difficult time resetting the TPMS on a '10 F350 because of the sequence wasn't followed -exactly- It was a rather long and arduous process until someone showed me how to use the scan tool where I could more easily follow the directions. Hold my arthritis cream.
I can confirm this works on my 2021 F150 Powerboost. Disconnected both batteries (yes, there's a small one under the rear pass. seat) to try to restart the Power up OTA software updates, so I figured I better reset the BMS. Got the blinking battery light on the second try. Thanks Rich!
I did this on my '19 F50 about six months ago. I had to do it twice. Second time worked. Maybe there is a specific cadence required? I think I did the flashes too fast the first time.
A used ford bmax was bought, it has an efb battery and it stood for a long time. The start stop system does not work, so I assume that the battery is nearing the end, what I am interested in is whether the battery can also be the cause of my windshield and rear window heaters not working. When I press the button, the light does not come on for either, even when the car is started
Thank you for this information. It worked on my 2021 F150 Lariat. Only difference I had from your video, it took 15 seconds until the battery light flashed. I had about given up. Be patient, it works.
Just had all the stereotypical symptoms on my ‘21 XLT 2.7L F150 Everything turned off as soon as I turned the truck off, no start stop function, etc. Your high beam / brake easter egg sequence did the trick!! My only question is; why would one need to reset BMS on a 1.5 year old truck with 19k miles ?
Hi, not quite sure if you can get your head around this one! Ford galaxy 2013 TDCi 20l. Went out to the car the other day and the tailgate released. Shut the tailgate and you can drive away. A couple of days ago same thing but the hazard switch flashed. Yesterday same thing flat battery. Replace battery same thing again.
Not quite sure if it's the actual key fob. Because the main car battery is going flat. But what you have indicated with the BMS it actually worked on this vehicle. So let's hope it starts tomorrow.
thank you so much i just had my battery replaced in my 2017 ford escape and i did what you told me and it is working again thanks to you telling me this
I replaced the battery in our 2019 Ranger XLT 2 wd. I am a retired diesel heavy equipment mechanic. Flashing high beams and 3 brake hits did nothing. But everything seems fine. BTW my owners manual does NOT mention this reset method , it says let it sit for 8 hours.
Yoooo...He is 100 💯 😍 the real deal saved me alot of money dealer wanted to charge me after jst passing my 37k warranty....jst to recalibrate...im so glad I found this video...Im a female and I followed every step he stated in this video...Thank God for you sir
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I am going to see if the BMS reset helps with some electrical issues I am having with my wife's 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid- Weird stuff like door handle sensors on one side not working, NAV Sync randomly resetting.. Sudden jerking when slowing down. (Might be Mass Airflow Sensor)-- Anyway- I always appreciate good diagnostic skills and especially if you share them! Update, BMS reset must be different on a Hybrid.. no flashing battery icon.
The BMS reset is only going to work if you look at the battery cable and there is a sensor plugged into the negative battery cable and I don't think your car has that I think your car is too old
@@FordBossMe I found the BMS on my 2013 Lincoln Hybrid. Here is a link to the picture: drive.google.com/file/d/1UqpWjc87-5aDgqFYMDMN9x4wQMEZ0DpQ/view?usp=sharing
I’m happy that auto start/stop stopped working 😂 But now I’m concerned about the battery health not even a year old with less than 5K dealer said battery was supposedly fine when I had them fix some other warranty issues. Now I’m thinking I need to do my own check
First off love your channel your very thorough when explaining. I have a 2015 explorer I needed to do a bcm reset on but there is no battery light that illuminates so I’m not sure if the reset procedure worked or not.
@@FordBossMe13 explorer without battery light also. The check engine flashes 7-8 times after 10 seconds regardless of doing anything. Just sitting here and waiting 10 seconds, then engine light flashes then stops every key cycle. So that’s wrong info, sorry
@@fredkuhn165 Yep...contrary to this video that method does not work for all Fords. It certainly did not work for my 2017 Ford Escape upon a battery replacement and I had to get the BMS reset with a scan tool.
@FordBossMe my battery died on my 2015 explorer limited because I left the back hatch up for too long. It was jump started and now about 3 weeks later I'm getting this "saving battery" notification. I'm going to try your advice but my question is do I have aux power on or do I turn the whole engine on. Thank you
I have a 2018 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5 V6 and my dad replaced the battery and followed the steps flashed the brights 5 times, then pressed the brake pedal 3 times and the battery light flashed 3 times but didn't say the BMS was reset and it'll crank over but won't start. It does have the older style around the negative cable.
2017 Escape SE. Auto start/stop quit working a good while back. Recently clock would lose the time. Put in a new battery and auto start-stop immediately started working again. Tried the steps in video. No flashing battery indicator. What position is key supposed to be in for these steps? First click (accessories on). Second click (run but not started). Or third click (engine starts). Did only some have BMS in 2017? Thanks!
Thanks, This worked perfectly on my 2023 F150 PowerBoost. Less than one month my brand new vehicle with less than 2K miles was shutting off accessories when I shut the vehicle off along with a warning message on SYNC4 system that said that accessories were shut off to save battery. I'm not sure why. Perhaps since the PowerBoost is a hybrid and as such with a lot of local driving, the ICE is not always running to charge the 12V battery. I measured the voltage on the AGM battery and it measured 12.9 volts with no load and that should mean the battery was at or near 100% charge. Hunting around for possible solutions before scheduling a service call with the dealer (uhggg 😡) I tried your simple procedure to reset the BMS and it fixed the problem and it now works properly again... accessories stay on. I will note however that I did not see the blinking indicator as shown in your video but I'm happy now. Thanks again.
I thought the BMS sensor was on both wires? Hall-effect sensors I believe? I could swear I had one on positive and negative, but I may be wrong. They were on the cable, not the terminal for mine. You mentioned that you sometimes had to do the sequence by turning the ignition on and off. I do not believe I did it, and maybe I wasn't patient enough. I do believe you though. No reason not to. Got that "don't start a regen 5min from home" button for me yet? :p Oh, and you said the passenger door not working first being a hint. I just replaced both in the 250. One developed a shorted cell. Battery bloated and started smoking. Passenger door stopped working a day or two before the smell entered the cabin and I figured it out. Now I know.
Another trick I learned is if you disconnect your battery for approximately 30-40 mins then reconnect your battery and DO NOT touch nor start your vehicle and let it sit at a minimum of 8 hrs and the BMS will also reset. Atm I'm waiting for my switch to arrive to utilize high beams
I also heard that charging the battery requires you put red on + and black on frame, outside the BMS from the negative terminal, to properly charge the battery. True? Previously I just charged my 2021 F150 5L connecting to the terminals… 😮
Here I thought BMS only apply to BMW, VW, and Audi etc. I BMS reset tools for those vehicles. I am a Roadside Assistance tech and sale and install battery's on the side. But will definitely used method on all Ford vehicles . I wish the Battery Council book, would tell in the index description BMS reset needed.
Thank you for this video, I was getting ready to buy a new battery for my very low mileage 2019 XLT Ranger. ASS only worked for a few days after I recharged the battery, I kept getting system shutdown to conserve battery messages along with the startup and proximity sensors sounding squeaky odd. The radio would only run for a few minutes before shutting off when I was parked. I checked the battery voltage before recharging and it was generally about 12.65 volts and it never once cranked the engine slow so I’m thinking it’s not the battery. I stumbled across this video by chance and ran the procedure and suddenly ASS was working and no more power messages. It clearly works, question is how often does one need to rerun this procedure?
I’m a 60 year old grandma and changed my battery, you HAVE to wait after the 5 flashes and 3 brake hits until battery quits flashing and goes away! I did it!
Thank you! Patience is a virtue. I tried a couple times with my 2021 F150 XLT but rushed it. Tried again. Nothing. Then I read this, went back and this time, I WAITED. Not long, really, but after a few seconds my red battery symbol started flashing then went solid. Fantastic! 😅
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Interesting, I'll have to try that... Thank you!
Worked on my Australian Ford Everest 2021 model.
It worked on my 2018 F150 and saved me a ton of time and money! Noticed my original battery was giving out a couple of weeks ago and went to Oreily’s to get a new battery. Counter guy said my best bet was to get a battery from a local shop and have them reset the sensor. My local Kwik Kar was clueless so I called the dealer. Dealer was wanting to keep my truck 2 days to change a battery and reset the sensor! Found your video on RUclips, went back to O’reily and bought a battery. I swapped batteries and reset the sensor in about 10 minutes.
Even though most of the information you put out doesn’t apply to the vehicles I drive, I still appreciate your hard work. I drive a 01 f150 with 190000 miles and a 03 Town Car with about 140000 miles. I wish I was close enough to you to get you to work on them. I know the work would be done right.
I have an 01 F 150, 4.6, with 277k on it and still runs great. 3:55
Thank you for sharing. Your knowledge is priceless & people will always hate on others for being smarter or different. You’re the most trustworthy person I know & a wonderful friend. I’m blessed to have you in my life. I’m always here for you no matter what happens. Love you brother.
I am a retired Ford Engineer. and 2011,2022 F150 had a battery sensor ring around the negative cable bunch.
There is no reset button on most models ,only 3 buttons on the left side steering wheel. No amount of blink lights,push brake pedal ,fart and tap dance will reset BCM BSM Thanks
Thanks, just purchased a 2023 F250 and took it in today to fix the keyless door-locks. They had to do many updates and fixed that but drove and when I stopped for lunch, got that dreaded message. Took twos tries but it worked for me. Thanks for saving me a trip and wait at the Ford Service Department.
(Our experience) Replaced battery. Took your advice, left the car overnight for more than 8 hours (You are right, it's in the Owner's Manual!) Tested it (engine stop/start) next day. It didn't seem to work. On the same short trip, tried the 5 light flashes and 3 brakes. Saw no "battery light" blinking. But the stop/start worked! End result - no need to take it to the dealer (who said to take it in. It would take 1 to 1.5 hours to reset. No charge.) Thank you!🙂
This 100000000% worked just did this on a 2020 ford escape titanium. I was having all the issues before. Auto stop didnt work, passenger handle smart touch didn’t work as well. After I replaced the battery, I followed these steps explained in this video and it worked. Thank you brother
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Came across this video yesterday. I was having a battery fault after my battery terminal had a loose connection. I followed your instructions and it worked.
Thanks for the info !
Glad it helped
Saved me a trip to the dealer! 2018 Escape SE had battery changed in Dec 2022, the dealer offsite service center who sold me the new battery seems to not know this BMS fix...or just didn't want to take the time to make it right. They also recently forgot to reset oil sensing system, and i got a light on my console a couple of weeks after them changing oil. Might have to revert to alternate service location. Thanks for spending your time to give us self-help solutions! :)
A rooster dipping snuff…..LOL….Your help is GREATLY APPRECIATED! I did the negative cable thing. My truck being the 4.2 V6 is set up differently than the 4.6. My alternator is on the passenger side near the battery. I found some short black cable with connectors lying around at one of my customer’s store. I asked how much they told me to just take it. The cable fit my small battery terminal nut but it was a little to short to reach the alternator bracket. So I attached it to a bracket that has bunch of wires attached underneath. Those may be for my ECU. I think this setup is good. I may need to polish the hole on the bracket because I’m not really sure if it’s painted or not. But the truck is running great.
He is not only smart, but incredibly funny😂
After weeks of puzzling over this issue on my f150, no mechanics could help me solve this riddle unless they took it in the shop ($$$!). No thanks. But your video here solved it after following your directions here! Works now! Thanks!
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I love how straight you are with your info. You're one of the Great Ones!
I can confirm this procedure definitely works. It's been done my 2011 f150 and again this evening while replacing an AGM battery on my 16 5.0
Dude. I am very very thankful for this info. I had a battery replaced myself 2 years ago, and all this time i was angry why my start/stop system and heated front windscreen didn’t work. Thanks so much :)
I would be glad stop start shit was disabled lol
@@stevewhite7649 there is a button to turn it off manually you know lol
This video helped me out a lot. My auto stop/start stopped working a couple of months ago after I jumped started a vehicle that had died. The info page notified me that my vehicle was always charging. Im not concerned about the auto stop/start, but was worried that my battery was damaged. I performed the steps you recommended and had to disconnect the battery management sensor. After that no issues, appreciate the assist!!
Thanks for the info, my wife's escape was a little sluggish starting this morning and I noticed a couple of weeks ago that the autostart stop wasn't working, between this information and a couple of videos about actually changing the battery on it, it will definitely make a big difference.
Thanks again
Performed this sequence on my 2017 Ford F350 DRW. Had replaced batteries on it, but didn’t reset the BMS. Everything was working fine, but better be safe than sorry.
If it's a diesel and you're looking at the negative cable and there's no sensor on it that means you don't have battery monitor reset and on the Diesels they don't have them on the gassers they do
@@FordBossMe, didn’t check for that, Rich. Did the flashing of the headlights and stepped on the brake, and the battery light on the dash did flash. I’ll check for that sensor in the morning. Appreciate the heads up, Rich. You’re awesome my brother, and appreciate all the help you offer on your videos. Be blessed, my brother!🙏🏼
2020 Ford Edge owner here. I replaced the battery yesterday and let it sit undisturbed overnight with the doors locked. This morning I did this BMS reset procedure to ensure the BMS was reset. I believe it worked as I saw the lights flash like the video and then turn back on solid when in the on mode with the engine off. Without turning the vehicle off, I then turned the vehicle on and drove it about 15 miles. My auto start/stop still wasn’t working as it said the vehicle was in charging mode. I don’t care about the function but want to ensure I don’t have any problems. How long do you think it will take before the vehicle is charged enough to let that system function? First Ford vehicle we have owned.
Edit: after doing the BMS procedure I drove it and left it sit overnight for 8+ hours. Today I started it up and the auto start/stop kicked on at the first stop light. Just wanted to update this for anyone with a newer Edge.
Great video & thanks again
Thanks for the update!
You nailed it. I had a 2019 GT-350, and the passenger door hand sensor was moody. I changed the battery, and it worked every time afterwards. Now on my F-150 2022, I charged the battery directly on the battery posts, and it was still going into protection mode, so I charged it on the sensor lead instead of the negative post, and the system is all working correctly now with no auto sleep. Thank you!
Thanks to this man for the battery sensor reset manually it actually works he was spot on
Thanks for this! My Ford dealer doesn't know about it and they were going to charge me $700 to replace the motor for the passenger side door!!!
Just change my battery the engineering in the Ford is awesome. I followed your directions and it worked the 1st time thank you very much.
I have a 2023 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew with the powerboost. I took delivery of the truck on 10/25/23. Over the last couple of weeks my Ford pass remote start hasn't been working. I'm going to try this fix in the morning. Truck isn't even 3 months old, battery "should" be fine. Crossing my fingers that this fix works.
Appreciate your help!
-Dave
I just replaced the batteries today in my 2015 Mustang GT and my 2018 Focus ST (both bats 6 yrs old) and this worked as stated on both of them. At 75 yrs old I'm a bit older than most to be driving two high performance manual trans cars but what the heck they're the kind of cars I've driven for most of my life and I still enjoy them.
A focus isn’t high performance but sure 😂 high schooler pay that just to keep up with traffic 😂
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 !!!!!
Does the car has to be running to do the reset or just open the key to do the reset
You the man ! Took my battery out and put it on a trickle charger while I was gone for about 25 days. When I returned I checked the battery which tested 12.2V. Put it back in and nothing happened and I mean nothing. I then watched your video where you said to remove the negative terminal and turn the lights on the off each 30 seconds. Guess what ??? Everything works woo hoo!! Thanks Boss Man
He speaks the truth about the door touch unlock not working if the BMS needs reset, or the vehicle needs to charge. Mine did, 2022 F150 platinum.
Thank you for this, especially the bid at the end about the touch sensors on the doors, I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out why my passenger door wasn't working but the driver door was.
Regardless what anyone may say, your videos are definite help!
Glad it helped
I'm glad my auto stop/start isnt enabled after I put a new battery in. I hated that thing shutting off my engine at a traffic stop and I live in florida, so ac is a must down here. That, and like I said in a earlier post, I dont care if the engine has robust parts made for auto stop/start, nothing is wear proof. Besides, with robust engine parts designed for it, turning auto stop/start off will make those robust parts last even longer.
I think? And Rich can correct me but in many newer cars if you don’t reset your BMS your new battery will charge based on the old battery, and decrease the new battery life?
Thank you I don't care how old is video is thank you 💯🔥💯🔥
I have a 2016 F150 XLT Sport that after watching this video had to go out and try it. It works just as he said it would. See an old dog can learn new tricks. Thank you for the useful information.
Great to hear!
This channel and its content are as solid as they come, no bias here. Just solid advice...
I just performed this reset on my 21 F150 Limited Powerboost. The battery light did flash, 5 bright flash and 3 brake pumps. Thanks man
Worked on my 2020. I wondered why my passenger door sensors never worked and the start stop feature never stopped the engine. Dealer couldn’t ever find the issue. Thank you.
Thank you so much for all of the information on the auto start stop system and BMS reset. I followed all of your instructions and this BMS reset worked on my 22 Escape SEL.
This trick nor any others I found online work for me. Figuring I had nothing to lose I took some contact cleaner and cleaned the contacts on the BMS sensor. Success! Sometimes I get lucky and the simple solutions work for me.
Well that may be the case this doesn't work for everybody so anybody that comes to see my videos I don't want them to think that they're guaranteed 100% success maybe 98% but not the other 2%
Does the car has to be running to do the reset? Or just open the key to do the reset?
@@hugolopez9396 Not running.
Never mind those false accuser ! We appreciate you and Yes God bless your labor of love !
Worked wonderful on a 20 Transit Connect. Thanks.
2018 F150 2.7. Flashed lights 5x brake 3x (ignition on) … nothing. Retried… this time I waited …. Battery lamp began blinking …. then solid. Thanks !
It's works if you follow the instructions. Thanks guys for the info. Saved me a good few ponds rather than sending it in.
Mine is a F150 2017 limited ecoboost 3.5 and it worked flawlessly with the only difference i had to press the break pedal 5 times not 3. But appreciate you saved me $$$$
High beams with the brake pedal did the trick in the wife's 2018 Edge. Appreciate it brother.
got about 10min from home this morning and my 2019 started flashing a charging system maintenance on my display. i pulled into a parking lot and started to google that the cause might be and this video came up in the google video results. highbeam x 5 + brake x 3 and reset was a success. i will get home tonight and check the batter on a tester and put on a trickle charge overnight, but this at least saved me from pulling my hair out or stressing about it until i could get a dealer to look at it. glad its a simple thing that can be sorted out with a good ol school hack
My ford fusion nav screen was showing that familiar message “system off to save battery”. The car worked and started fine. So I used the reset BMS procedure as you show. But right after that a yellow wrench icon appeared and my Fordpass alerted to a Powertrain fault detected reduced power. Once I started the car the yellow wrench icon went away. But it did scare me. I will take my car to get battery replaced since it is over five years old now.
Make more videos of 2020 police interceptors. There is no information about this cars out there you are just great man
Hello, it did not work on my 2017 Explorer. I did try what you said to do. I finally decided to disconnect the negative cable and I started taping the cable to the battery then I could hear the relay kicking on and off. The lights came on so I hooked up the cable and everything was working just fine then.
Great content as always. I’ll be replacing the battery in my 17 Edge Titanium soon, still has the original factory battery. I’ll follow your BMS reset procedure and let you know how it goes. Thanks for all the helpful videos. 👍🏼
Did it work? My mom also as a 2017 escape titanium and the battery reset isn't working for mw
@@aidanmorgan6291 yes, i did exactly what he said to do and it worked. I have an Edge. I also used a memory saver that i plugged into the OBD2 port so i wouldn’t lose memories in the truck’s computer like fuel trims and such. You don’t have to use a memory saver, the truck will re-learn everything but the device was $15 on Amazon and i powered it with an extra 12 volt lawn mower battery that i had.
Your reset steps worked perfectly on my 2018 F150 Lariat. Thankyou!
No matter what you may think, this worked on my 2023
f150 Powerboost to get the "charging system service soon" light off.
Beautiful
I have 2018 stx f 150 with agm battery that I replaced 2 months ago. Owners manual says MAY have to let vehicle sit for 8 hours (dormant) before driving so bms can reset, which I did. However, tried your method, and battery light blinked 3 times, so I took that as the bms resetting.
That is one way of doing it but it's not the fastest way of doing it
Yes the three flashes is a pass on it resetting
Yours is like the 5th video I watched and finally helped me to get it working on mine. Had to do it the slow way without turning it off/on again. Finally saw the little battery pop up. Thanks!
My battery light must be burned out, I tried both ways. Thanks for your videos!!! 2011 f150
Well if you don't have a battery monitor sensor on your negative cable it's not going to work for you remember 2011 was the first year that it started and if you don't see a battery light when you key on it's not going to flash for you
@@FordBossMe I do have older style loop sensor around cable but a lot of play between sensor and cable.
Thank you for the video. It was ridiculously hard to find how to do this online.
Thanks a lot, just did on my 17 Explorer replaced my battery in June. But I did notice my smart touch was not working on driver side when trying to lock. Works now.
I guess I must not be doing the timing right because I just couldn’t get it to work on a 2017 escape. Tried so many times but it just wouldn’t do it. Thankfully I have forscan so i was able to do it that way lol. Even though the easy reset didn’t work for me thank you for your informative videos because it was you who gave me the idea to reset the bms which did fix the stop start on the escape!
Same problem for me Patrick. At least I’m not alone 2017 escape can’t get mine to reset with this process. I though I was going crazy. Opening doors closing doors. Etc.
Same with me. It did not work on my 2018. I will let it sleep for 12 hours. Hopefully it will relearn itself just like my explorer.
Thanks Rich! This processed worked on my 2017 Lincoln MKZ.
I had a very difficult time resetting the TPMS on a '10 F350 because of the sequence wasn't followed -exactly- It was a rather long and arduous process until someone showed me how to use the scan tool where I could more easily follow the directions. Hold my arthritis cream.
I can confirm this works on my 2021 F150 Powerboost. Disconnected both batteries (yes, there's a small one under the rear pass. seat) to try to restart the Power up OTA software updates, so I figured I better reset the BMS. Got the blinking battery light on the second try. Thanks Rich!
No problem
Thanks mate! Changed battery in my 2016 Ford Galaxy(euro spec) and start/stop function failed. This did the trick!
Worked on my wife’s 2011 f150. 5.0. Thank you so much!
I did this on my '19 F50 about six months ago. I had to do it twice. Second time worked. Maybe there is a specific cadence required? I think I did the flashes too fast the first time.
A used ford bmax was bought, it has an efb battery and it stood for a long time. The start stop system does not work, so I assume that the battery is nearing the end, what I am interested in is whether the battery can also be the cause of my windshield and rear window heaters not working. When I press the button, the light does not come on for either, even when the car is started
Thank you for this information. It worked on my 2021 F150 Lariat. Only difference I had from your video, it took 15 seconds until the battery light flashed. I had about given up. Be patient, it works.
This worked on my 2017 Lincoln mkZ, thanks for the easy to follow instructions.
Good sense of humour. This sequence does not work on a 2012 Ford Escape unfortunately.
I tried this on my 2018 Mustang and it worked.
Thanks.
Just had all the stereotypical symptoms on my ‘21 XLT 2.7L F150
Everything turned off as soon as I turned the truck off, no start stop function, etc.
Your high beam / brake easter egg sequence did the trick!!
My only question is; why would one need to reset BMS on a 1.5 year old truck with 19k miles ?
It could be a number of factors maybe the fact that it's already detecting the batteries not so great in battery health
He has never lied.
Confirmed working on my 2016 Focus 1.5 ecoboost over here in the uk. Thank you for all the information you share. To many of us it's priceless.
Update. Battery was good. Put on a tender overnight to top up. This hack saved me a lot of stress yesterday 👍
Hi, not quite sure if you can get your head around this one! Ford galaxy 2013 TDCi 20l. Went out to the car the other day and the tailgate released. Shut the tailgate and you can drive away. A couple of days ago same thing but the hazard switch flashed. Yesterday same thing flat battery. Replace battery same thing again.
Try a different key fob maybe your key fob is malfunctioning around the vehicle
Not quite sure if it's the actual key fob. Because the main car battery is going flat. But what you have indicated with the BMS it actually worked on this vehicle. So let's hope it starts tomorrow.
Top guy! Your advice worked. Even on a different ford.
Something worthwhile for a change. Thank you Boss
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thank you so much i just had my battery replaced in my 2017 ford escape and i did what you told me and it is working again thanks to you telling me this
Just did this on my 2021 F-150 and it worked for me.... Thank's bud :)
I replaced the battery in our 2019 Ranger XLT 2 wd.
I am a retired diesel heavy equipment mechanic.
Flashing high beams and 3 brake hits did nothing.
But everything seems fine. BTW my owners manual does NOT mention this reset method , it says let it sit for 8 hours.
Yoooo...He is 100 💯 😍 the real deal saved me alot of money dealer wanted to charge me after jst passing my 37k warranty....jst to recalibrate...im so glad I found this video...Im a female and I followed every step he stated in this video...Thank God for you sir
Beautiful I appreciate you letting me know it worked
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I am going to see if the BMS reset helps with some electrical issues I am having with my wife's 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid- Weird stuff like door handle sensors on one side not working, NAV Sync randomly resetting.. Sudden jerking when slowing down. (Might be Mass Airflow Sensor)-- Anyway- I always appreciate good diagnostic skills and especially if you share them! Update, BMS reset must be different on a Hybrid.. no flashing battery icon.
The BMS reset is only going to work if you look at the battery cable and there is a sensor plugged into the negative battery cable and I don't think your car has that I think your car is too old
@@FordBossMe I found the BMS on my 2013 Lincoln Hybrid. Here is a link to the picture: drive.google.com/file/d/1UqpWjc87-5aDgqFYMDMN9x4wQMEZ0DpQ/view?usp=sharing
Mannn you just saved me so much money and time!! I can't thank you enough!!
I’m happy that auto start/stop stopped working 😂
But now I’m concerned about the battery health not even a year old with less than 5K dealer said battery was supposedly fine when I had them fix some other warranty issues. Now I’m thinking I need to do my own check
From the training side , Ignorance of a subject can be fixed with good education , but stupidity takes a great salesman- Thanks for the education-
First off love your channel your very thorough when explaining. I have a 2015 explorer I needed to do a bcm reset on but there is no battery light that illuminates so I’m not sure if the reset procedure worked or not.
So you're going to do the same procedures except the check engine light is going to flash
I have a 2018 ford escape. I did the procedure as directed in this video. I got a flashing engine light. does that mean I did it right ?
@@FordBossMe13 explorer without battery light also. The check engine flashes 7-8 times after 10 seconds regardless of doing anything. Just sitting here and waiting 10 seconds, then engine light flashes then stops every key cycle. So that’s wrong info, sorry
@@fredkuhn165 Yep...contrary to this video that method does not work for all Fords. It certainly did not work for my 2017 Ford Escape upon a battery replacement and I had to get the BMS reset with a scan tool.
@FordBossMe my battery died on my 2015 explorer limited because I left the back hatch up for too long. It was jump started and now about 3 weeks later I'm getting this "saving battery" notification. I'm going to try your advice but my question is do I have aux power on or do I turn the whole engine on. Thank you
Good video i can confirm this works on 2021 transit(UK)…. Thanks 👍
You're and absolute legend and explain it so its easy to understand
Thanks for sharing all you knowledge,right to the point no bs.
Worked perfectly on my 2021 transit custom, thanks very much! 😎
I have a 2018 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5 V6 and my dad replaced the battery and followed the steps flashed the brights 5 times, then pressed the brake pedal 3 times and the battery light flashed 3 times but didn't say the BMS was reset and it'll crank over but won't start. It does have the older style around the negative cable.
It won't SAY it reset that IS the reset lol
2017 Escape SE. Auto start/stop quit working a good while back. Recently clock would lose the time. Put in a new battery and auto start-stop immediately started working again. Tried the steps in video. No flashing battery indicator. What position is key supposed to be in for these steps? First click (accessories on). Second click (run but not started). Or third click (engine starts). Did only some have BMS in 2017? Thanks!
Thanks man. My auto start/stop drew me to battery change and your channel.
thanks for the reset tip. Worked like a charm. 2016 F150 XLT 2.7 ltr ecoboost. thanks
Thanks, This worked perfectly on my 2023 F150 PowerBoost. Less than one month my brand new vehicle with less than 2K miles was shutting off accessories when I shut the vehicle off along with a warning message on SYNC4 system that said that accessories were shut off to save battery. I'm not sure why. Perhaps since the PowerBoost is a hybrid and as such with a lot of local driving, the ICE is not always running to charge the 12V battery. I measured the voltage on the AGM battery and it measured 12.9 volts with no load and that should mean the battery was at or near 100% charge. Hunting around for possible solutions before scheduling a service call with the dealer (uhggg 😡) I tried your simple procedure to reset the BMS and it fixed the problem and it now works properly again... accessories stay on. I will note however that I did not see the blinking indicator as shown in your video but I'm happy now. Thanks again.
this worked on my 2023 ford focus now the features work such as my fordpass app where i can turn on my car remotly again
I thought the BMS sensor was on both wires? Hall-effect sensors I believe? I could swear I had one on positive and negative, but I may be wrong. They were on the cable, not the terminal for mine. You mentioned that you sometimes had to do the sequence by turning the ignition on and off. I do not believe I did it, and maybe I wasn't patient enough. I do believe you though. No reason not to. Got that "don't start a regen 5min from home" button for me yet? :p
Oh, and you said the passenger door not working first being a hint. I just replaced both in the 250. One developed a shorted cell. Battery bloated and started smoking. Passenger door stopped working a day or two before the smell entered the cabin and I figured it out. Now I know.
Just negative
Another trick I learned is if you disconnect your battery for approximately 30-40 mins then reconnect your battery and DO NOT touch nor start your vehicle and let it sit at a minimum of 8 hrs and the BMS will also reset. Atm I'm waiting for my switch to arrive to utilize high beams
IT JUST WORKED FOR ME OMG THANK YOU... sadly I was taught we ALWAYS had to use the Scan tool
If you see a sensor on the negative battery cable this works for it
@@FordBossMe yup it did have and it did work
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I also heard that charging the battery requires you put red on + and black on frame, outside the BMS from the negative terminal, to properly charge the battery. True? Previously I just charged my 2021 F150 5L connecting to the terminals… 😮
As long as the truck was off you're fine
Thank you kindly, Sir!! I wholeheartedly appreciate you! Have a blessed Christmas!
Here I thought BMS only apply to BMW, VW, and Audi etc. I BMS reset tools for those vehicles. I am a Roadside Assistance tech and sale and install battery's on the side. But will definitely used method on all Ford vehicles . I wish the Battery Council book, would tell in the index description BMS reset needed.
Just did this on my ‘16 platinum ecoboost and it worked like a charm. Thanks for the info bro you saved me “roughly $310” according to the dealership
Glad it helped
Worked for me. 2017 Fusion, thank you
Thank you for this video, I was getting ready to buy a new battery for my very low mileage 2019 XLT Ranger. ASS only worked for a few days after I recharged the battery, I kept getting system shutdown to conserve battery messages along with the startup and proximity sensors sounding squeaky odd. The radio would only run for a few minutes before shutting off when I was parked.
I checked the battery voltage before recharging and it was generally about 12.65 volts and it never once cranked the engine slow so I’m thinking it’s not the battery. I stumbled across this video by chance and ran the procedure and suddenly ASS was working and no more power messages. It clearly works, question is how often does one need to rerun this procedure?