It's 2012. Code readers/scanners can be had for as low as $15. Time to get your own and learn to use it. The plan of going to AZ and wasting time and gas is over. Some states even outlawed code reading at the parts stores. .....For members that have one already ..please jump in and let us know what scanners you all have, how well they work and what they cost?......They make a great "holiday" gift!..............When your CEL comes on this winter you will thank Modelageek for getting you prepared......Merry Xmas to all!

1999, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 145k. (Sent from my DROID BIONIC using FRF App)

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

I have the Ross Tech VCDS (HEX+CAN) for my diesel VWs which I have used with my 2011 Ranger. I've only tried it once but it seems to work just fine for pulling stats and codes through the OBDII module. I was able to determine that my recently acquired Ranger had never had any code resets done on it for instance. I will give it a more thorough workout next week. Hope this info helps someone else with a similar setup.

I don't have obd-II

--1993 ford ranger ext cab 3.0 v6--

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1993 ford ranger 3.0 v6

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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I have the Torque pro App on my phone and a bluetooth obdII adapter that can read codes, and all the sensor info including trans temp and mpg. It was worth the money for sure!

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Brandon

2000 Ford ranger 4x4 steppie 3.0
Deep Wedgewood Blue
Cooper Discoverer AT'3 265/75/16

how much $?!?!?!?

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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i use my tuner. my buddy has just a cheap one from harbor freight and it works pretty good.

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just remembered!!!

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/produ...ng-thread.html

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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I've had a higher end Actron model for years.

Sent from my DROID X2 using FRF App
'98 XLT, 2.5, 5MT, RWD
'11 XLT, 4.0, 5MT, 4X4

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Sgtsandman's Work in Progress
2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

I have the Torque pro also. It costs $5 and you need a DROID device. I bought the elm 327 Bluetooth OBD-2 adapter from a guy in Brooklyn through eBay. I paid $15 for the elm. So for $20 I got a pretty good scanner. It is a great way for a beginner to learn about their truck and all the sensors. You also get to put a profile for each car you have. That way it is easy to go from one car to the next.

1999, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 145k. (Sent from my DROID BIONIC using FRF App)

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

I have an SCT Livewire. I use it to read codes, datalog, check 1/4 times on the Mustangs I tune, est. hp/tq (Pretty close to actual), can view 4 PIDs at once, anything you need to do this thing will do.

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Black 02 Ford Ranger Edge - 3.0 5spd

I bought a mac tools code reader with freeze frame and live data with o2 sensor and evap testing capabilities back in march best 200 bucks I spent

Sent from my HTC One X using FRF App

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2021 F150 5.0 Screw

Past:18 F150 2.7, 16 F150 5.0, 14 F150 5.0, 07 F150 5.4, 03 Ranger 4.0

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2007 FX4 LEVEL II
5-spd manual, enough said...
U.S. Air Force Veteran 1973-79 "AMMO"

Scanner is a basic tool and will pay for itself the first couple of times you use it...I have a
INNOVA 3160B ABS/SRS+ and the Torque pro app on my phone, bought the ELM on Ebay for $20, the Innova was $220 at O'Relly's auto parts.

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2011 Ranger XLT 2x4,4.0 SOHC, 5 Speed Auto, 3.55 Rear. Oxford White.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Torque it down till it breaks off, then back it off 1/4 turn.

Does anyone even make one that will work on a '98 4.0 OHV Ranger? Remember '98's are the ones with the OBD bug, that's why I didn't get an Ultragauge. It would've been a waste of money on my truck