Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

Obd2 modernization

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 22, 2023 | 05:51 PM
  #1  
scorpioking13's Avatar
scorpioking13
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Obd2 modernization

Hello everyone I was looking to get some information on a way to update the obd2 system in my 96 f150 5.0
Obviously being it’s the first year of obd2 there isn’t really much to it. I want to keep my truck on the road for as long as possible and take care of it correctly. The more information I can have from the ecu the better. So does anybody have any idea on what I could do to update the system?
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2023 | 06:34 PM
  #2  
My4Fordtrucks's Avatar
My4Fordtrucks
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 12,856
Likes: 2,438
I’m not sure what you are hoping to gain. What do you want it to do that it doesn’t already? Get a scan tool that will allow you to read live data.
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2023 | 07:50 AM
  #3  
Scndsin's Avatar
Scndsin
FTE Chapter Leader
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 12,339
Likes: 1,314
From: Central Mississippi
Club FTE Silver Member

What info exactly are you looking to monitor?
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2023 | 07:57 PM
  #4  
manicmechanic007's Avatar
manicmechanic007
Hotshot
5 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 10,491
Likes: 2,648
From: Near Salt Lake City
Club FTE Silver Member

True story, it already has a 105 pin processor
You would have to put a new processor and a new harness and a new engine / trans combo to go from your EEC 5 OBD2 to EEC 6, 7 or 8
There are better systems but come with a newer better? truck
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2023 | 07:59 PM
  #5  
manicmechanic007's Avatar
manicmechanic007
Hotshot
5 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 10,491
Likes: 2,648
From: Near Salt Lake City
Club FTE Silver Member


 
Reply
Old Apr 26, 2023 | 02:37 AM
  #6  
TexasGuy001's Avatar
TexasGuy001
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 11,958
Likes: 228
Leave it the way it is, absolutely no reason to attempt to "upgrade" it.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TyD
2015 - 2020 F150
5
Jun 19, 2018 09:17 AM
Frrt
Cooling, Heating, Ventilation & A/C
6
Jul 11, 2006 03:20 PM
NoAZ'68
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
May 4, 2004 08:11 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:23 AM.

story-0
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-5
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-7
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-8
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE