A Ford 6.0 L engine was part of the Power Stroke series of diesel engines, used in vehicles made from 2003 to 2006. It was replaced by the 6.4 L Power Stoke engine in 2007. To diagnose engine problems on a Ford 6.0 L, you need scan tools used for Ford vehicles post-1996 production year, such as second-generation onboard diagnostics or OBD-II. You can buy these tools either from your local automotive store or online. While these tools are expensive, they can be re-used, saving time and money on visits to the mechanic.
The INNOVA 3160 Anti-lock Brake System plus Controller Area Network OBD-II Scan Tool works on all OBD-II model vehicles, including all types of Fords. With the INNOVA 3160 tool, you can also run ABS scans on Ford, General Motor and Chrysler vehicles. The scan tool has a light-emitting diode screen, where you will see all the DTC codes and freeze-frame data. The freeze-frame data allows you to capture your vehicle’s performance at a particular moment in time. This is a trilingual tool, displaying data in French, English and Spanish. As of 2010, this tool costs $459.44.
This tool is compatible on all types of OBD-II vehicles, including Ford, Isuzu, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota and Mazda. It contains the data for 2010 vehicles. You can run scans on different vehicle systems, including powertrain, horsepower and chassis, and there is a reference library, which allows you to look up DTC code definitions. You must contact the company to obtain a price quote.
The New Generation Star XL CAN Vehicle Inventory Management Kit is specifically for Lincoln, Ford and Mercury vehicles with both the OBD-II and CAN systems, and it covers models made from 1984 to the current year. This tool kit allows you to read the DTC codes and clear them from your system, and you can record current system data. This tool kit will also convert the data into graphical form, allowing you to visually see vehicle statistics. This tool kit comes with its own carry kit. It has a 13-month warranty. As of 2010, this product costs $2,999.95.
