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I even know the code I want to enter. I'm just not sure how to get to the right spot to enter/modify it. I am going with "01" for the battery below.

@1004ron, I've been searching for three days. Believe me, I get the canned "try searching" response, especially for someone new to a forum, but like I mentioned a few posts up, I've found some instructions, but I'm not 100% confident I have what I need yet. In fact, I saw that thread, and I even printed out some of your screen shots, because that thread is as close as I have found to an answer. Maybe I'm not asking my question clearly, I'm BRAND new with Forscan. I just got my OBDLink EX today. I just downloaded the Forscan app. I haven't even hooked up to Mom's '15 Edge yet. (She lives 45 minutes away.) I'm trying to do as much prep work now, so I can take care of this over the weekend. How do I navigate, in Forscan, to the proper area to make the battery adjustment? For example, I found these instructions for doing a BMS reset on the Forscan forum. I can't find instructions like that for changing the battery type. I see it mentioned in several places, but no "how-to". I really looked, I hope I'm not missing it somewhere, but I'm still asking for help. Thanks.

@1004ron, Have you changed the battery type/size too? Would love to hear some step-by-step from someone who has done this before.

@ezndo, did you ever get a complete answer to your OP? I'm doing the same exact battery upgrade swap on my Mom's Edge this weekend. All the above posts only mention resetting the BMS. I believe (from my research so far) that the BMS also has to be adjusted for the battery type (the new 48 H6 AGM 760CCA, versus the original 90 T5 590CCA). I've ordered the OBDLink EX scan tool, and installed FORScan on my laptop to do the reset and adjust the battery type. What I can't find are crystal clear step-by-step instructions on using FORScan to do both those things once I've swapped the battery. I'm still looking, and I have found some instructions, but I'm not 100% confident I've got all the steps. I've never used FORScan before, but I am above average in following instructions.

@dajo2012, thanks very much!! I have seen that, but that procedure will only reset the BMS. If I was replacing the battery with the same T5 flooded battery, that would be all I needed to do. However, I'm switching to an H6 AGM battery, so I need to tell the Edge's computer that there will be a different type battery in it now. From what I've read, the type of battery programmed into the computer adjusts the cars charge rates and levels. It also seems, from what I've read, that FORScan is a big help when working on the Fords, and sound like a worthwhile investment for the Edge. Again, I haven't owned a Ford for decades, so I'm learning as I go here. Parts, battery, and tool will be arriving in the next two days. I'll be doing all the work this weekend, so fingers crossed!

I haven't owned a Ford since 1982. I'm finding out I'll need to use Forscan to reset the Battery Management System, and change the battery type to the H6 AGM. So, I just ordered an OBDLink EX FORscan OBD Adapter, and downloaded FORScan to my laptop. It used to be so simple to change a battery....

Small screwdriver into a slot in the actuator, and sliding a small lever sideways. PITA to be truthful. Ford should have a better manual release IMHO.

Hello all, this is my first post on these forums. I understand the decorum of introducing oneself on forums like these, but forgive me, I may not be sticking around long or often, please read on for an explanation, and thanks for your help ahead of time. I am an active member of many forums for vehicles I own and drive, so I appreciate the value of these types of groups. I'll jump right in. I signed up here, and am making this post, because I'm working on my Mom's Ford Edge. Not really looking for sympathy, but as an explanation, my Dad passed away at 85 years young in August 2021, and he always took care of their stuff, including the Edge. Now she's having a problem with it, so I'm going to help her with it. Mom's 88, and a tough Irish broad (her own description of herself, lol) Initial complaint was that the rear power liftgate would not open with any of the controls (on liftgate, on dashboard, or on key fob). I verified this to be true. There was a noise as if disengaging, and the driver's side of the liftgate seemed to shift slightly, but it would not open. Liftgate ajar waring on dash, and the light in the rear bay, and the overhead lights up front went on, and stayed on. By pushing down on the liftgate, the interior lights would go out. So, I do some online research, and come up with how to get the liftgate opened manually, and part FA1Z-7443150-B Lock Actuator. Seemed simple enough. However, before I get to order the part, Mom calls up and tells me her car won't start. Turns out the battery was dead. Now, Mom and Dad have not driven the Edge much at all since this whole pandemic started in 2020, and it was mid January, so it's cold. They had put a new battery in it February, 2021. I hook up the charger, and fully charge the battery. Shame on me, I did not test anything, even though I have the tools and knowledge to do so. I assume that since the battery is less than 1 year old, it's cold outside, the car has not been driven much at all (long periods of no driving, and short trips when it is driven), it's a dead battery...charge it up and move on. Anyway, here's where I get a little doubtful. Right after I charge up the battery, the power liftgate works perfectly! Using any of the three possible controls. I'm still thinking the actuator could be on its way out, and the charge just gave it a jolt, but I'm also crossing my fingers that a low battery may have messed with a control module or something. I hope for the best, and let it ride. For three weeks, all goes well. Mom is taking short drives every other day more or less. Then, on a shopping trip three days ago, the liftgate won't open again for Mom. I head to Mom's, press the key fob, and the darn thing opens and closes just fine. I press the button on the liftgate, and it does the hum click shift thing and won't open. I press the dash button, and it works fine. I'm baffled, and wonder if the problem is the button on the liftgate. I take the car out for a 40 minute drive at highway speeds. I do not have my volt meter or charger with me, so I can't check the battery. When I get back from the drive, I try the liftgate. It won't open using any of the controls. I am now convinced the lock actuator needs to be changed, but I now want to thoroughly check the battery (but don't have the tools with me). Today, I go to Mom's with my meter. (FYI, before I head out, I check the meter with my truck, and my wife's SUV. Meter reads between 12.58 and 12.59 on both batteries at rest, and 14.3-14.4 while idling, only dropping to 11.5 or better during startup. I consider the meter good.). Mom's battery reads 12.1 at rest (my understanding is this is less than a 50% charge). Drops to 11.2 with the lights on and blower fan running on high (my understanding is this is too much of a drop). I turn off lights and fan. Goes to 11.9. Drops to 10 while starting, but it does start quickly (my understanding is this is indicating a bad battery). Shows normal voltage between 13.9 - 14.4 while running. My opinion is that even though the battery is only one year old, it is not healthy. Of course we don't know where Dad put the receipt, which is really odd for him because he always kept impeccable service records, but doesn't change the fact that we are SOL as far as battery warranty. Accepted. I don't want another T5 battery anyway. I'd like to replace the T5 flooded battery with an Interstate H6 AGM battery regardless. So, I'm going to change the battery. After that long winded explanation, I get to my question. Does that scenario sound familiar to any of you? Could the power liftgate really stop working like that only because a battery drops to less than 50%? Sounds fishy to me. I suspect the Lock Actuator may still be bad, and the culprit behind the whole issue. What I'm worried about is replacing the battery, but not the Lock Actuator, and possibly frying another new battery? I'm hoping for some experienced advice from some Ford Edge experts. Thanks, Steve