Best code scanner

[Neil357]

Hi,

Been having a few issues with my ford focus and would like to save a bit of money having to pay dealer to fix issues.

What is the best affordable scanner and software? do you guy have links of where to buy these from as I have seen chats of some being a waste of time.

 

Thanks all

[unofix]

The very, very best that you can get for a Ford (excluding the main dealers equipment) is the software FORScan and it's free for use on a windows laptop, or £7 for use on a mobile phone.

You will need an adapter (not free) which depends on what you are using.

FORScan: https://forscan.org/download.html

vLinker FS (laptop use): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-vLinker-Adapter-FORScan-MS-CAN/dp/B0952P4MLP

vLinker FD (android use): https://www.amazon.co.uk/vLinker-FD-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Scanner/dp/B0BLJM5QJH/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1O1OEWZAR5QYP&keywords=vLinker%2BFD&qid=1694979731&s=automotive&sprefix=vlinker%2Bfd%2Cautomotive%2C87&sr=1-3&th=1

vLinker FD+ (iPhone use): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-Bluetooth-vLinker-Scanner-Diagnostic/dp/B08H8JHWP2

Please note that the phone versions can not make programming changes. They read all of the Ford DTC's and can reset service indicators and clear fault codes.

[tazzman600]

As above.

[DaveT70]

As above the as above, but consider the OBD-Link EX cable too.

The windows version is the best to be fair

[Neil357]

thanks all