Maverick Owners Warned Not to Use OBD 11 Connector

[scotty]

Would like your thoughts.

I have obd11 by bafx products for 5 years on my dodge.
I use wireless app called Torque on my phone that allows me to see several things when
troubleshooting. But in owners manual in the Introduction section, the following was written

" transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. " In addition it suggested not to install device in obd from an insurance company for the purposes of collecting data. I did this on dodge with progressive in order to get a lower cost in insurance. So what gives Ford doesn't want that to occur either.

When I use the Torque wirelss app I guess I am transmitting data to my phone, I guess that means devices.
The statement above says that may "may cause interference."

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[Montana]

FORD advising people to not install a device that collects data

Comical.

 

[scotty]

FORD advising people to not install a device that collects data

Comical.

right, glad you said that, ironic.

 

[SLJ]

When I tow I use a scangauge II to monitor my charge voltage and transmission and engine temp. Worked for three years in my Bronco Sport's OBD connector. Haven't tried it yet in my Maverick but now I'm going to.

 

[Waterick]

Is it possible that Ford wants to be the only one collecting data from their vehicles so they can sell it? Just a thought....

 

[stevj]

Sounds like basic "boilerplate" wording to give them yet another way to deny warranty coverage.

Steve

 

[dpequip]

If you read carefully Ford's wording about the port it has a weasel word "May". That said, in my engineering opinion a properly designed product plugged into the ODB2 port is not going to cause an issue. The port is designed to transmit and communicate data. As long as the external device conforms to ODB2 specs damage is very unlikely. If you are not trying to reprogram the onboard controllers via the port the possibly to damage is very remote. FYI I have an auto stop defeat module plugged into mine. I've used the torque app in several other Ford vehicles with no issues.

 

[SLJ]

Just tried my Scangauge II in the port. Works fine and uses the same set up codes as the Sport.

 

[Montana]

Yea it's just a way for FORD to absolve themselves of liability that much easier.

"Oh look, they had something plugged into the OBII when the engine blew up."

 

[scotty]

When I tow I use a scangauge II to monitor my charge voltage and transmission and engine temp. Worked for three years in my Bronco Sport's OBD connector. Haven't tried it yet in my Maverick but now I'm going to.

wonderful gauge. do you have a obd 11 wireless scanner for engine codes

 

[scotty]

Is it possible that Ford wants to be the only one collecting data from their vehicles so they can sell it? Just a thought....

likely

 

[scotty]

If you read carefully Ford's wording about the port it has a weasel word "May". That said, in my engineering opinion a properly designed product plugged into the ODB2 port is not going to cause an issue. The port is designed to transmit and communicate data. As long as the external device conforms to ODB2 specs damage is very unlikely. If you are not trying to reprogram the onboard controllers via the port the possibly to damage is very remote. FYI I have an auto stop defeat module plugged into mine. I've used the torque app in several other Ford vehicles with no issues.

thank you for good information

 

[SLJ]

wonderful gauge. do you have a obd 11 wireless scanner for engine codes

Don't need one. The Scangauge II does codes and it's plugged in all the time.

 

[scotty]

Don't need one. The Scangauge II does codes and it's plugged in all the time.

Super gauge. hey great to know. OK, proof in the pudding. you have no issue keep it attached all the time, and no negative feedback messages from truck

 

[SLJ]

OK, proof in the pudding. you have no issue keep it attached all the time, and no negative feedback messages from truck

Nope, I've run it full time in my last three Fords. '21 Bronco Sport, '18 Escape, and the '06 Ford V10 chassis (motorhome) and now my '23 Maverick the last two days. No problems. Heck, Ford sells dash cams (not theirs) that stay plugged into it.

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