Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes

NOTE: Ford DOES NOT provide procedures to retrieve or clear trouble codes without the New Generation Star (NGS) tester.

1. Connect the NGS Tester to the Data Link Connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel, and select the vehicle to be tested from the NGS menu. If the NGS does not communicate with the vehicle:
- check that the program card is properly installed.
- check the connections to the vehicle.
- check the ignition switch position.

2. If the NGS still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the New Generation STAR Tester manual.
3. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If NGS responds with:
- CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, refer to Module Communications Network.
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for anti-lock brake control module, go to Pinpoint Test A.
- SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and perform self-test diagnostics for the anti-lock brake control module.

4. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index to continue diagnostics.Active Command Index
5. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, proceed to Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics.Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures