Retrieving Fault Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under left-side of instrument panel. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Follow manufacturer's instructions for scan tool being used. All continuous DTCs will be displayed on scan tool screen. Record DTCs displayed for reference. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION table. When DTCs are cleared, they cannot be retrieved.