{"title":"Ford diagnostic tools","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUS doesn't mean American cars only\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-us-v2-diagnostic-tool-ford-gm-chrysler-jeep\"\u003eUS V2.0\u003c\/a\u003e covers Ford models from Europe, the United States and Australia. It works on a European Focus, Fiesta, Kuga, Puma or Transit. And as a bonus it covers Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and GM, in case you have one of those too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFocus TDCi, Transit, Kuga: what each tool does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ic-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS V2.0\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFD V1.0\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRead and clear faults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll control units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine, gearbox, ABS, airbag and others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService reset and steering angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTDCi DPF and injectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic parking brake and battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€194.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€134.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTransit and work vans\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a diesel Transit or Transit Custom doing deliveries, the DPF and the injectors cause the most grief. The US V2.0 regenerates the filter and codes new injectors, so it is the one that makes sense for a tradesperson with a van.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the FD V1.0 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-fd-v1-diagnostic-tool-ford\"\u003eFD V1.0\u003c\/a\u003e reads fault codes, turns off the service reminder and calibrates the steering angle. For a petrol Ford without an electronic parking brake, where you just want to know why a warning light came on, it is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoding on Ford\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither tool does coding. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-cr-max-obd2-diagnostic-scanner\"\u003eCR Max\u003c\/a\u003e models do code control units on Ford.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"icarsoft-fd-v1-diagnosis-ford","title":"iCarsoft FD V1.0 – Diagnostic tool for Ford and American makes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiCarsoft FD V1.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is the budget tool for \u003cstrong\u003eFord\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering European models as well as those from the US and Australia. It reads the engine, transmission, ABS, airbag and other modules, clears the service reminder and calibrates the steering angle. It costs €134.95 and updates free for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor your Focus, Fiesta, Kuga or Transit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the kind of tool that lives in the glovebox and comes out when a warning light appears. It works on a cable with buttons, no apps or pairing. You plug it in, pick the system and see what's stored: engine, ABS or airbag, the last two being systems a generic OBD2 reader can't see. With live engine data you can check a sensor before you replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor servicing it does two things: it clears the service reminder after an oil change and calibrates the steering angle sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFD V1.0 compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEuropean, US and Australian Fords from 1996 to 2025, through the 16-pin OBD2 port. iCarsoft's spec sheet also lists Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, GM and Holden, but it works best on Ford and its main systems. If you want it for one of those other makes, send us the VIN first. 320×240 screen and six languages. It isn't bi-directional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere the FD V1.0 falls short\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't regenerate the DPF, open the electronic parking brake or register batteries. On a TDCi or EcoBlue with a particulate filter, those are exactly the functions you'll need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed more? The US V2.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-us-v2-diagnostic-tool-ford-gm-chrysler-jeep\"\u003eUS V2.0\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same makes with all-systems reading, a 4\" screen, 15 languages and nine service functions, including electronic parking brake, DPF, battery and TPMS. If your Ford is a diesel or has an electronic brake, you'll recoup the €60 difference on the first job. Before anything else, you might find \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/guides\/dpf-regeneration-with-diagnostic-tool\"\u003ehow to regenerate the DPF\u003c\/a\u003e useful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iCarsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59085004505462,"sku":"ICS-FD-V1","price":134.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/7861\/8742\/files\/icarsoft-fd-v1-principal.jpg?v=1793178862"},{"product_id":"icarsoft-us-v2-diagnosis-ford-gm-chrysler-jeep","title":"iCarsoft US V2.0 – Diagnostic tool for Ford, GM, Chrysler and Jeep","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eiCarsoft US V2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e reads every system on \u003cstrong\u003eFord, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, GM and Holden\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicles from 1996 to 2025 and carries out 9 service functions. It costs €194.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIt works on European Fords\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't be put off by the name: for Ford it carries the European software as well as the US and Australian versions. It works on a Focus, Kuga, Fiesta or Transit bought here, not just on imports. And the same tool covers Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and GM. It's the obvious choice if there's a Ford and a Jeep on the drive, or if your garage sees American cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the US V2.0 does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt reads and clears faults on the engine, transmission, ABS, airbag and every other module, with live and freeze frame data to catch an intermittent fault. For servicing: oil reset, electronic parking brake for pad changes, DPF regeneration and injector coding on diesels, battery registration, steering angle, ABS bleeding, throttle and TPMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt speaks CAN-FD, used by GM and Chrysler from 2020 onwards, as well as standard OBDII\/EOBD from 1996. It identifies the car from the VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIts limits, before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt isn't bi-directional. Actuator tests are on the US V3.0. It doesn't code control units either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompared with the FD V1.0 and BCC V1.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-fd-v1-diagnostic-tool-ford\"\u003eFD V1.0\u003c\/a\u003e is the simple Ford tool and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/icarsoft-bcc-v1-diagnostic-tool-chrysler-jeep-gm\"\u003eBCC V1.0\u003c\/a\u003e is the one for Chrysler, Jeep and GM. Both cost €60 less and will read faults and reset the service light, but neither handles the parking brake, DPF or battery. The US V2.0 brings both sets of makes together with a 4\" screen and all nine functions. We compare them in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/guides\/icarsoft-v1-vs-v2-comparison\"\u003eV1 vs V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iCarsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59085012861302,"sku":"ICS-US-V2","price":194.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/7861\/8742\/files\/icarsoft-us-v2-principal.jpg?v=1793178861"}],"url":"https:\/\/icarsoft-europe.com\/en\/collections\/ford-diagnostic-tools.oembed","provider":"iCarsoft Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}