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08-22-2017, 08:15 AM

Wheelman55

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OBD2 scanner recommendations

Anybody got a favorite? I just picked up a 2018 Raptor. My other truck is a '93 F250 so I'm used to doing maintenance myself. Thanks in advance.

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08-22-2017, 08:35 AM

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If you plan on using Forscan to do any programming to your truck along with reading codes I suggest;
OBDLink MX Bluetooth (recommended)

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bbfly ELM327 Bluetooth V1.5 modified

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OHP Ford ELMconfig USB

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VINT ELM327 USB

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08-22-2017, 09:44 AM

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Yes - Forescan is the way to go. I just got it installed on my laptop and hooked it up to my F250. WOW ! I wish I knew about it 10 years ago. Great tool.

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08-22-2017, 03:28 PM

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I've been using the OBDLink MX for a while now. The only issue I sometimes have is when my phone tries to link to both the OBDLink MX and the truck bluetooth at the same time. It's gotten confused a couple of times.

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08-22-2017, 04:41 PM

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If you plan on using Forscan to do any programming to your truck along with reading codes I suggest;
OBDLink MX Bluetooth (recommended) https://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-4261...dp/B006NZTZLQ/
bbfly ELM327 Bluetooth V1.5 modified https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MUALTSX
OHP Ford ELMconfig USB https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY
VINT ELM327 USB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N18TOFB

JD...I would like to use forscan. Is there an IOS compatible device that you recommend? Maybe this one?

https://www.amazon.com/BlueDriver-Bluetooth-Professional-iPhone-Android/dp/B00652G4TS/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1503437738&sr=1-9&keywords=Obdlink

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08-22-2017, 05:15 PM

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JD...I would like to use forscan. Is there an IOS compatible device that you recommend? Maybe this one? https://www.amazon.com/BlueDriver-Bl...ywords=Obdlink

iOS and android forscan apps will not let you make programming changes. I use a laptop with my OBDlink MX BT.

Forscan tutorial https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...gF1wxIqxY/edit

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08-22-2017, 08:04 PM

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If you want something to keep with the truck, look at a ScanGauge II. I've used one for years (the same one) on multiple rigs and it works great. Also provides four additional gauges when you're driving, which is nice to have as well. It isn't as useful as FORScan, but they're two different systems for different applications.

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