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Old 05-07-2007, 12:24 PM
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I have a 1987 F-150 with the 5.0 L EFI V-8. From what I read, OBD I was used on vehicles from 1982 - 1995. Can I use an OBD I reader to get codes out of my '87? If not, what is the procedure for reading fault codes in my truck? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by JustJim
I have a 1987 F-150 with the 5.0 L EFI V-8. From what I read, OBD I was used on vehicles from 1982 - 1995. Can I use an OBD I reader to get codes out of my '87? If not, what is the procedure for reading fault codes in my truck? Thanks.
You have to get a ford code reader and plug it in under the hood to read codes on your truck. About 50 bucks from a parts store.
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You have to get a ford code reader and plug it in under the hood to read codes on your truck. About 50 bucks from a parts store.
When did OBD II come into play on the F150? I'm guessing you can't use an OBD II scanner on an '87?

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Originally Posted by metalvolks
When did OBD II come into play on the F150? I'm guessing you can't use an OBD II scanner on an '87?

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Nope. I think it was 1996 for OBD2 in the trucks 95 for the cars. Although those years still used the stock Ford plugin under the hood for ABS and SRS if I am not mistaken.



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