Scan Tool

[bk10s]

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.

 

[DILLARD000]

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.

 

[Kale D]

I use BlueDriver, they are pretty great. Very easy interface.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00652G4TS/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A13222ZEHA7HSS&psc=1
https://ca.bluedriver.com/pages/bluedriver
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.

 

[Phil Frady]

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]

A laptop and forscan and A Bluetooth obd11

https://forscan.org/home.html

 

[Kirk Rich]

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

 

[Todd Z]

Forscan.....