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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 09:56 PM
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Help please ordering Forscan adapter

I’m not the best with this stuff, but what adapter brand and type do I need to buy to make Forscan work on my 2021 F250 6.7? It plugs right in below your steering wheel correct? Is a spread sheet necessary? If so, where would I download one?

I need to enable OCR/DPF fuel filter screen on my truck.

Thanks for any help as this is slightly above my head, but think I can figure it out with a little guidance!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 11:17 PM
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This is the one I got and it works well on my 2020 F250, there are others out there that work just as well for a little less but they generally are not Bluetooth capable. This link has a lot of info on Forscan , it is located at the top of the 2017+ Super Duty forum listing under sticky notes.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...readsheet.html


 
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Old Dec 27, 2020 | 07:15 AM
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The OBDLink MX that chamdaddy shows is a popular one among forum users. I've had one for a few years now. As mentioned there are lower costs units out there that other guys are using but I don't have any experience with them.
From the top of the forum page, here's the link for the 2020-2021 FORScan spreadsheet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...gid=1226233122
 
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Old Dec 27, 2020 | 07:23 AM
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Another vote for the above adapter. I've used mine quite a bit over the last year. It's never had an issue.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2020 | 11:24 AM
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I've used the MX+ and the EX 'Made for FORScan'. I like the later as never any connectivity issues using USB and its lightly less expensive. One advantage to the MX+ is the phone apps if you'd use those. Regardless of whichever you select, FORScan is an awesome tool for our trucks.

https://www.obdlink.com/products/obdlink-ex/

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I've used both as well,
OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner for iPhone, Android, and Windows OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner for iPhone, Android, and Windows
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OBDLink EX FORScan OBD Adapter OBDLink EX FORScan OBD Adapter
and they both work, although I've found the USB connection to be more reliable and faster when ready/writing the data. The MX+ also works with the FORScan app on smartphones/tablets.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2020 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Poncho450
The OBDLink MX that chamdaddy shows is a popular one among forum users. I've had one for a few years now. As mentioned there are lower costs units out there that other guys are using but I don't have any experience with them.
From the top of the forum page, here's the link for the 2020-2021 FORScan spreadsheet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...gid=1226233122
Thank you!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2020 | 02:19 PM
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I used the OBD Link EX for the first time yesterday, no issues. I like the wired connection so I know nothing goofy will go on while I'm trying to use Forscan.
 
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