Ancel DS160 FORD

Ancel DS160 FORD
Ancel DS160 FORD

Ford OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool & Code Reader

Model code: DS160 Manufacturer: Ancel

📄 ANCEL-DS160FORD-Manual ↗

Device forumAsk questions & share experience

Description

ANCEL DS160 is a Ford-specific OBD2 diagnostic scan tool and code reader.

Specifications

Product typeDevice with pre-installed software (standalone)
For which vehicleCars

Supported functions (27)

Ford + 71 other makes ·
7 functions
Abarth, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Cupra, Dacia, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Dodge, DS, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MG, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Opel, Peugeot, Plymouth, Pontiac, Porsche, RAM, Ravon, Renault, Rolls-Royce, Rover, Saab, Saturn, Scion, SEAT, Skoda, Smart, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo

Advanced Diagnostics

  • O2 sensor data i

Diagnostics

  • Reading the VIN i
  • Read fault codes (DTC) i
  • Clear fault codes (DTC) i
  • Live data stream i
  • Freeze frame data i
  • I/M readiness monitors i

Ford only ·
20 functions
Ford

Actuation

  • Actuation / component test i (Retailer: bidirectional/active tests)

Advanced Diagnostics

  • DTC lookup i (Built-in OBD DTC library)

Diagnostics

  • Full system (all modules) scan i (Full vehicle scan of all ECUs)
  • ECU information i (ECU information)

Reports

  • Report export i (File: report files)
  • Print / share i (Share reports)

Service reset

  • Oil / service / inspection reset i (Retailer low confidence: oil maintenance reset (in ECU special functions))
  • Electronic parking brake (EPB) service i (Retailer: brake reset)
  • Steering angle sensor (SAS) reset i (Retailer: steering angle reset)
  • Battery management (BMS) registration i (Retailer: battery matching)
  • DPF / FAP regeneration i (Retailer: DPF regen)
  • Throttle body adaptation i (Retailer: electric throttle relearn)
  • TPMS reset / relearn i (Retailer: TPMS reset)
  • ABS brake bleeding i (Retailer: ABS bleeding)
  • Gearbox / transmission adaptation i (Retailer: gearbox relearn / gear learn)
  • AdBlue / SCR reset i (Retailer: AdBlue reset)
  • Injector coding i (Retailer: injector coding)
  • NOx sensor reset / adaptation i (Retailer: NOx sensor reset)
  • Airbag / SRS reset i (Retailer: airbag reset)
  • A/F (fuel mixture) adjustment i (Retailer: A/F reset)
Conditions for specific vehicles (2)

Notes added by the manufacturer that apply only to the vehicles listed below — the function itself is supported.

Notes for specific vehicles (all functions)

Alpine (1)
  • Alpine
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Citroen (1)
  • Citroen
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Cupra (1)
  • Cupra
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
DS (1)
  • DS
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Dacia (1)
  • Dacia
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Daihatsu (1)
  • Daihatsu
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Ford (1)
  • Ford
    Manual: DS160 = full functions for one brand; editions Ford, KIA, Benz, Porsche. Retailer: Ford only
Lancia (1)
  • Lancia
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
MG (1)
  • MG
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Opel (1)
  • Opel
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Peugeot (1)
  • Peugeot
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Ravon (1)
  • Ravon
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Renault (1)
  • Renault
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Rover (1)
  • Rover
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
SEAT (1)
  • SEAT
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Skoda (1)
  • Skoda
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
SsangYong (1)
  • SsangYong
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Vauxhall (1)
  • Vauxhall
    EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).

Compatibility disclosure

Ancel DS160 FORD is a brand-specific diagnostic tool. Functions documented in the manual or product material: Reading the VIN; Full system (all modules) scan; Read fault codes (DTC); Clear fault codes (DTC); Live data stream; ECU information; DTC lookup; Report export; Print / share; Actuation / component test; Oil / service / inspection reset; Electronic parking brake (EPB) service; Steering angle sensor (SAS) reset; Battery management (BMS) registration and 13 more. Vehicles entered: generic OBD2/EOBD on most 1996+ cars and light trucks (standard OBD2 makes); Ford. Coverage is entered at make level; model years are shown where the source states them, otherwise estimated (US makes from 1996, EU-only makes from 2001 petrol / 2004 diesel). Special and service functions depend on the vehicle model. Check your exact vehicle (VIN) with the manufacturer before buying.

Compatible vehicles (72 makes)

Check if it fits your vehicle:

Abarth (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Acura (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Alfa Romeo (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Alpine (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Aston Martin (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Audi (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
BMW (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Bentley (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Bugatti (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Buick (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Cadillac (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Chevrolet (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Chrysler (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Citroen (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Cupra (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
DS (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Dacia (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Daewoo (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Daihatsu (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Dodge (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Ferrari (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Fiat (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Ford (all models) all 27 functions
  • All models of this make (1996–…) ✎ Manual: DS160 = full functions for one brand; editions Ford, KIA, Benz, Porsche. Retailer: Ford only
GMC (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Genesis (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Honda (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Hummer (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Hyundai (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Infiniti (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Isuzu (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Jaguar (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Jeep (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Kia (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lamborghini (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lancia (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Land Rover (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lexus (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lincoln (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Lotus (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
MG (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Maserati (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mazda (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
McLaren (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mercedes-Benz (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mercury (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mini (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Mitsubishi (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Nissan (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Oldsmobile (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Opel (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Peugeot (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Plymouth (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Pontiac (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Porsche (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
RAM (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Ravon (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Renault (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Rolls-Royce (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Rover (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
SEAT (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Saab (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Saturn (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Scion (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Skoda (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Smart (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
SsangYong (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Subaru (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Suzuki (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Toyota (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Vauxhall (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (2001–…) ✎ EU-market vehicles: OBD2/EOBD from 2001 (petrol) and 2004 (diesel).
Volkswagen (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)
Volvo (all models) 7 of 27 functions · A7
  • All models of this make (1996–…)

Where to buy

There's still room here for your shop. If you're a seller and would like to include a link to your shop here, please get in touch with us.
We also accept links to online shops on platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Etsy, AliExpress, Walmart Marketplace, etc.

About the manufacturer: Ancel

Ancel is a professional automotive diagnostic tool manufacturer, offering a broad lineup of OBD2 scanners, code readers, heavy-duty truck diagnostic tools, battery testers and other vehicle diagnostic equipment for both DIY users and professional technicians.

https://anceltech.com/ ↗

Related devices

Device forum

Forums
Forum for all diagn...
Ancel
Ancel DS160 FORD
 
Notifications
Clear all
Ancel DS160 FORD

General information about the device

Description of the model, target users, key features.
Topics: 1   /   Posts: 1

Files and resources

Manuals, supported vehicle lists, configuration backups, important links.
Topics: 0   /   Posts: 0

Problems and troubleshooting

Errors, failures, freezing, communication issues.
Topics: 0   /   Posts: 0

Updates and firmware

New versions, changelogs, issues after updates.
Topics: 0   /   Posts: 0

Diagnostic features

Scanning, live data, active tests, coding, adaptations.
Topics: 0   /   Posts: 0

Accessories and compatibility

VCI, cables, adapters, DOIP, J2534, laptops, tablets.
Topics: 0   /   Posts: 0

Instructions and tutorials

Step-by-step guides, checklists for new users.
Topics: 0   /   Posts: 0

User opinions and experiences

Real-world use cases, pros, cons, comparisons.
Topics: 0   /   Posts: 0

Marketplace / buy-sell / spare parts

Buy, sell and spare-parts offers for this device.
Topics: 0   /   Posts: 0

Ancel DS160 FORD

Everything about the Ancel DS160 FORD: questions, problems, updates, tips and files.
RSS

No topics were found here

Share: