OBD readers

[bshore3rd]

I am interested in getting an OBD reader for my 07 Expedition. I have looked into several, Torque Pro, OBD Eleven, and Carly.
Does anyone have experience with the ones mentioned?
Thank you

 

[STINNETT]

I use torque pro daily. Love it. Paired with OBDLink MX+. Works great.


OBDLink MX+ link

https://a.co/d/aVRb1Ho

 

[bshore3rd]

Does it have the ability to diagnose codes, clear the codes, and offer solutions for the problems?
Thanks

 

[STINNETT]

Does it have the ability to diagnose codes, clear the codes, and offer solutions for the problems?
Thanks

It can read and clear codes. It gives you a link to what the code means (basic).

 

[bshore3rd]

Thank you for the reply.

 

[JimR_TN]

I really like FORScan. I use it with a WiFi OBD adapter and have it loaded on my Android head unit and my iPhone. I went with WiFi for the iPhone as only the newer Bluetooth adapters work with iOS.

I occasionally use Car Scanner Pro which is simple and free. For some reason I’ve never used Torque. I believe all will read and reset codes and view live data. Forscan is specifically for Ford.

 

[Modelcarguy]

Forscan is the only way to go if you want full access.

 

[twodollars]

I opted for a fox tech scanner with abs and airbag options. Free updates for life, and it can be used on any obd2 vehicle
Not as nice as a dedicated tool like forscan, but more useful overall for my needs.

 

[bshore3rd]

Thanks for all the info. I ended up going with Carly because it can do multiple brands. I have used it for BMW and Audi. It does have a good feature called Smart Mechanic which is very helpful.

 

[JAMADOR]

I got a BlueDriver as a gift. Does some simple logging & checks code, and even informed on an open recall on a former car I had.
Haven't run it on my Exped or Explorer yet.

 

[Gregg Eshelman]

For the dongle this is a good BlueTooth one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011NSX27A/

This Veepeak dongle can also access other modules so it works on hybrids with software made to access the additional components. I use it with Dr. Prius on a 2009 Prius.

If you're going to work on 1995-2004 vehicles (and some 1994) you need OBD2 support. A lot of the newer ones only suppot CAN, which was on some models in 2004. Some 1994 vehicles had OBD2. I have two BlueTooth CAN only dongles that have OBD2 on their labels. They do work on my 07 Expedition.