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Where is the 2019 Ford Ranger’s OBD port located?
My 2019 Ford Ranger’s “Check Engine” light came on the other day for the first time since I bought it—I purchased an OBD II scanner to figure out what the problem is, but I don’t know where it plugs in. Where is the 2019 Ford Ranger’s OBD port located?
Andrew Biro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The 2019
Ford Ranger’s
on-board diagnostics (OBD) port is located to the left of the steering wheel, just below the fuse box. You should see a slot just above the hood release lever—pull out on this slot and see the OBD port to the right of the hood release.Once you locate the OBD II (or Diagnostic Link Connector/DLC) port, you’ll need to do the following:
- Ensure that your vehicle is turned off.
- Plug the OBD II scanner’s connector cable into the DLC port.
- Check the instructions with your scanner and verify whether your Ranger needs to be kept in the “ON” or “Idle” position while the scanner is in use.
- Confirm the scanner’s connection if prompted.
- Allow 4 to 5 seconds for the scanner to scan the engine computer for diagnostic trouble codes.
- When prompted, enter any information the scanner requests (e.g. vehicle identification number, engine type, model, etc.).
- On the scanner’s menu screen, select a system allowing you to see all “active” and “pending” codes.
- Identify and decipher any diagnostic codes.
Every error code consists of a letter followed by four numbers—but if this is your first time attempting to make sense of trouble codes, here’s how to read them:
- P (Powertrain): signifies an issue with the ignition, fuel system, transmission, emissions system, or engine.
- B (Body): signals an issue with the power steering, seat belts, or airbags.
- C (Chassis): indicates an issue with the brake fluid, anti-lock brake system, or axles.
- U (Undefined): issues that don’t fit into one of these three categories will be labeled “undefined.”
The numbers, on the other hand, can be read as follows:
- 1st digit: tells you if the error code is generic (0) or manufacturer-specific (1)
- 2nd digit: refers to a specific part
- Last two digits: tell you what the actual problem is
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