Which OBD 2 hardware and app

[NCrouch]

I just bought a 2014 Expedition XLT and also recently inherited a 2003 F150 with the 4.6L. I also have a 2015 Ford Fusion with the 2.0L Ecoboost in the stable that my wife drives. The F150 has a nasty misfire that I need to take care of.
I started looking at OBD2 scanners and have decided to just get either a wifi or bluetooth scanner and an app for my Iphone.
Im leaning towards the Dashcommand app so I can get not only the CEL's that are thrown but any other vehicle info I would possibly want.
My question is do yall have any experience with the Dashcommand app and if so is it as good as it appears or would yall recommend another app. And as far as the OBD 2 hardware goes, which one would yall recommend?

 

[Bedrck47]

Get forscan or torque pro

 

[NCrouch]

Bedrck47,
I hadnt even looked at FORScan. I definitely like that its built directly for Ford vehicles. which OBD2 device would you recommend?

 

[Flexpedition]

I use and recommend scantool.net neon green OBDLink. $50. IMO you want one that goes into sleep mode (not all do) & I'd never consider the endless $5-20 Amazon and Ebay specials. 3 year warranty IIRC.

I've not used Dashcommand but the reviews seem legit.

 

[NCrouch]

I use and recommend scantool.net neon green OBDLink. $50. IMO you want one that goes into sleep mode (not all do) & I'd never consider the endless $5-20 Amazon and Ebay specials. 3 year warranty IIRC.

I've not used Dashcommand but the reviews seem legit.

After doing more research I am definitely leaning towards the OBDLink. Seems like a very solid device. What app do you use? I just looked at their site and their are a ton of options. Sorry for all the questions. This is my first time getting a setup like this and I want to do it right the first time. Also, do you suggest the Ford enhanced add-on?

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

The OBDLink MX Bluetooth works very well with FORScan www.forscan.org. The BDLink MX Bluetooth is on Amanzon for $79.95 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006NZTZLQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[LokiWolf]

Big fan of the OBDLink products. I use an MX with my laptop for FORScan. You need the MSCan interface to program.

I use a Kiwi 3 for my standard DTC reading and sensors with Dashcommand or FORScan mobile. Small and fast connection.

 

[Mikep01]

Obd link.

 

[Adieu]

Whats wrong with the $12-or-so Panlong ELM327 on amazon? Strong rating, mines still working after over a year....

 

[NCrouch]

Bought the OBDLink last night. Im still on the fence as far as which app Ill be using. I would much rather use my Iphone instead of a laptop. Right now Im leaning towards the Dashcommand but Im still considering the FORScan lite.

From yalls experience which one of those is better and why?

 

[Flexpedition]

If you are troubleshooting and fixing in your driveway or garage, you will appreciate the size of your laptop screen. I have a Michael Capellas era Compaq Presario that is dedicated to garage duty.

If you are wanting to drive around and monitor vitals then BT via your cell is the way to go.

Not really a right or wrong way.

 

[nubia]

Has anyone tried blue driver?

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[Adieu]

If you are troubleshooting and fixing in your driveway or garage, you will appreciate the size of your laptop screen. I have a Michael Capellas era Compaq Presario that is dedicated to garage duty.

If you are wanting to drive around and monitor vitals then BT via your cell is the way to go.

Not really a right or wrong way.

You know post-Compaq-era laptops usually got bluetooth? Oh and tablets too

 

[Big Brian]

You know post-Compaq-era laptops usually got bluetooth? Oh and tablets too

well no in that case you would get one to connect to the laptop with a usb cable like the one I have

 

[CertusExpo]

I've had a generic BT OBD II scanner with TorquePro installed on a dedicated $40 FireTab since mid 2016. No problems with either.

Lately though. I've been thinking about getting BlueDriver because it's a matched set, reader and app plus it/they claim it also reads ABS and transmission codes which TorquePro doesn't.

 

[Denethor]

I have two generic ELM327 bluetooth adapters, paid less than $10 for them, never had an issue and used on many cars and trucks with Torque Pro.

 

[J Ski]

I have two generic ELM327 bluetooth adapters, paid less than $10 for them, never had an issue and used on many cars and trucks with Torque Pro.

So the generic ones will let you use Forscan to disable the bulb out hyper flash too?

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

So the generic ones will let you use Forscan to disable the bulb out hyper flash too?

They might, you just have to try them to see if they are compatible with FORScan. You can go on their site www.forscan.org to see the specifications. You will also have to register for the free license to be able to make programming changes.

 

[Big Brian]

my generic one wont work with ForeScan but it works with Torque Pro so be advised

 

[LokiWolf]

In order to program Ford Modules, whatever is connected to the OBDII port must support the MSCan protocol. If it does it will work with FORScan on the PC.