I discovered that Ford has free resources in the general descriptions (link below) to provide an overview of the OBD system used on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles since 1996.
FordServiceInfo.com OBD
- * Description and operation of the OBD monitors including parameters being monitored, malfunction thresholds, enable criteria, execution frequency and duration for each monitor
* OBD parameters that deviate from the typical parameters
* Systems, components, or parts causing indicator light to illuminate
* Interpreting "mode 6" data
* Information to identify and diagnose other systems or components
* Multiplex interactivity information
Look in Section 4 of the PC/ED Manual to find: OEM-specific DTCs (i.e., P1XXX codes) and Diagnostic Trouble Codes relating to the monitor
Look in Section 5 of the PC/ED Manual to find: Trouble shooting guides or trouble shooting information
FordServiceInfo.com OBD
