bk10s
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Anybody have an OBD2 Scan Tool that you prefer for home use with Fords? Besides our '02 Sport Trac, we have a 2016 Edge Sport and a 2023 Bronco Sport.
Scan Tool
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- What engine do you have?
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- What year is your Sport Trac?
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- What Generation is your Sport Trac?
- 1st Gen Owner
This 2001 SportTracJob2, like most 1997+Later Autos, has an OnBoardDiagnosis2\OBD2 Port under the Dash.
For many years I kept a basic OBD2 Scanner that would read & reset only the StandardSAE TroubleCodes;
I now also have the items below, which allow extensive access to TroubleCodes, Signals & Configurations:
OBDLink#MX+ Module with WirelessBT to AndroidPhon with OBDLinkApp + ForScanLite + TorquePro
* Reads+Resets+Graphs both StandardSAE & ProprietaryOEM Data
* DashBoardMode for viewing Temps & Signals while Driving
* Used for Routine Maintenance & DailyMonitoring
OBDLink#EX Module with CabledUSB to WindowsPC with OBDLinkWiz + ForScanLLE
* Reads+Resets+Graphs+Configures both StandardSAE & ProprietaryOEM Data
* Faster & easier than ToggleSwitch ELM327 ComsModules
* Used for InDepth Maintenance & Configurations
Above ODB2 items are personal preference; there are many options which vary widely in cost & function.
An Ohm+Volt+Amp\MultiMeter is also handy+essential; using the same digital Fluke meter 30years+ now.
Click here for more info on OBD2 Scanners.
For many years I kept a basic OBD2 Scanner that would read & reset only the StandardSAE TroubleCodes;
I now also have the items below, which allow extensive access to TroubleCodes, Signals & Configurations:
OBDLink#MX+ Module with WirelessBT to AndroidPhon with OBDLinkApp + ForScanLite + TorquePro
* Reads+Resets+Graphs both StandardSAE & ProprietaryOEM Data
* DashBoardMode for viewing Temps & Signals while Driving
* Used for Routine Maintenance & DailyMonitoring
OBDLink#EX Module with CabledUSB to WindowsPC with OBDLinkWiz + ForScanLLE
* Reads+Resets+Graphs+Configures both StandardSAE & ProprietaryOEM Data
* Faster & easier than ToggleSwitch ELM327 ComsModules
* Used for InDepth Maintenance & Configurations
Above ODB2 items are personal preference; there are many options which vary widely in cost & function.
An Ohm+Volt+Amp\MultiMeter is also handy+essential; using the same digital Fluke meter 30years+ now.
Click here for more info on OBD2 Scanners.
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Kale D
2001 Job 1 Sport Trac
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- What engine do you have?
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- What year is your Sport Trac?
- 2001
- What Generation is your Sport Trac?
- 1st Gen Owner
I use BlueDriver, they are pretty great. Very easy interface.
ca.bluedriver.com
The price fluctuates on Amazon so you can also order on their website. I got it for $99 on Amazon. I was hesitant at first but it’s paid for itself many times. The newer the vehicle the more you can use.
BlueDriver
BlueDriver is the easiest way to scan and understand your vehicle, all from your driveway.
ca.bluedriver.com
The price fluctuates on Amazon so you can also order on their website. I got it for $99 on Amazon. I was hesitant at first but it’s paid for itself many times. The newer the vehicle the more you can use.
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Phil Frady
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- What engine do you have?
- V6 engine
- What year is your Sport Trac?
- 2001
- What Generation is your Sport Trac?
- 1st Gen Owner
I have Blue Driver and I like it. If I buy another one it will have the option to bleed the ABS brake module.
kd4gij
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This with a laptop and Forscan.
Vgate vLinker FS OBD2 USB Adapter for for-Scan HS/MS-CAN Auto Switch https://a.co/d/00b2ZqB
Vgate vLinker FS OBD2 USB Adapter for for-Scan HS/MS-CAN Auto Switch https://a.co/d/00b2ZqB
Forscan.....
