Retrieving & Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Connect Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) tester or New Generation Star (NGS) tester to DLC. DLC is located under instrument panel between steering column and radio. See Figure. Follow scan tool manufacturer's instructions to retrieve and clear codes for desired module. See appropriate DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX table under DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS for listing of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and appropriate test procedures.