: Access the "Data Logger" function to read real-time sensor and actuator data.
One of the most feared sections for many techs is Mode $06 (On-Board Diagnostic Test Results). The Ford engineering manual demystifies the Test IDs (TIDs) and Component IDs (CIDs), translating hexadecimal nonsense into readable pass/fail metrics for catalyst monitors and EGR systems. Ford Diagnostic Engineering Tool Manual
The tool often relies on CSV or XML files to populate ports for DIDs and DTCs (e.g., using Environment: : Access the "Data Logger" function to read
For those needing a manual for the standard dealership tool, the IDS User Manual covers the application overview and vehicle interface devices. VCM RETAIL - Ford Ford Diagnostic Engineering Tool Manual
: Captures metrics and logs from multiple vehicle sources simultaneously.