I would like to get some feedback on some of the scanners or software programs that are made for the 6.0L ford trucks. I have an OBD II software program now on my laptop but it does not work on the 6.0L. I understand that because it is diesel that ford does not have to comply with the standard regulations for OBD II. So if anybody has a program like auto enginuity or some other scanner that reads codes and erases and has some diagnostic tools in it please let me know.
Thanks for reading and any replies. My truck is a 05 quad cab 4X4.

 

Not only is it ODBII, it is also CAN Bus. If your reader cannot read a CAN (Controller Area Network), it won't work on your truck. Check ebay for CAN Bus readers.

 

More than likely the scan tool you purchased is not CAN bus compatible and does not supporte "Enhanced Diagnostic Trouble Codes". The Ford 6.0 SD adopted CAN bus protocol in 2003 with the introduction of the 6.0. Very few manufactures have yet to adopt CAN bus protecol. FMC is the largest auto manufcature to implement CAN bus protocol to date and has the largest database of Enhanced DTC's.

The EPA has mandated that all vehicles sold domestically be CAN-equipped beginning with the 2008 model year. It is projected that about 14% of all vehicles on the road will be CAN-equipped in 2008. Some vendors began using CAN exclusively in the model year of 2004 (Ford, Jaguar, and Mazda). While other manufacturers implemented it selectively in their vehicles beginning in the 2004 model year (Mercedes, Porsche, SAAB, and Toyota).

Enhanced OBD II (EOBD2/EOBDII) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are those codes unique to a vehicle of a specific year, make, model (and possibly engine size). Enhanced DTC are assigned by the vehicle manufacturers to cover situations not already covered by a Generic DTC. Enhanced DTC typically begin with 'P1', followed by a 3-digit number (i.e., P1404).

Although Ford Motor Company implements the largest subset of the OBDII standard compared to any other manufacturer, the typical manufactures vehicle only supports 20 - 40 sensors and is limited to emissions power train. Using the enhanced Ford interface, a typical Ford vehicle will support 200 - 300 sensors within half a dozen systems; that's essential systems like ABS, airbags, GEM, etc.

Since you have a laptop your best choice is the Auto Enginuity system, it is fully upgradeable also.
www.autoenginuity.com/

 

That is great information and is exactly what I want to know thanks for the information so far.