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Yeah I though '96 was when II started? In any case, if you have OBD2 you should have a port somewhere inside the vehicle, I'd think. In my '96 Ford Ranger it's recessed on the lower edge of the dash, under the steering wheel.
OP, I don't know specifically where your OBD-II plug is, sometimes they are found under the dash, but if the instruction manual with your code reader does not give you a clue, grab a shop manual for your car, you will be needing it anyway.
1995 is decision year for OBDI and II--and model year includes the month manufactured too--August and later of 95 is considered a 96 for parts, repair and title purposes. Maybe a few true 95s snuck through with OBDII but in all likelihood you have a OBDI system. This is actually good news as you can test the system yourself without needing a code reader. For location, self-test and common OBDI codes, go to extreme check engine light codes. And if you plan to keep this car for a while, and you're interested in doing your own diagnostic, follow M3's advice and get a manual--not the junk marketed at most bookshops, but the Ford factory manual for your car. Happy hunting.
where do you connect obd2 scanner on a 1995 ford thunderbird lx v8 4.6
Should be a nice square plug right in front of where your right knee would point at the lower dash.
To be sure you have OBD2, check the VECI label under the hood if it is still there. Should indicate OBD1 or OBD2 certified.
Lots of Fords were OBD2 in 95, short of the 5.0L Mustang and the Heavy Duty trucks and the occasional freak. I know my old 95 Crown Vic police interceptor was.
Just be glad you don't have GM's brilliant OBD1.5. Nothing like having OBD1, but needing an OBD2 scanner and the proper adapter cable to read codes. Glad I got rid of my 95 Camaro before needing to screw with that stuff!
There is no OBDII on that rig you are going to have to locate the EEC-IV plug. It should be under the hood on the drivers side close to the hood hinge.
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