obdlink ex forscan obd adapter obdlink created with ford owners in mind, obdlink ex is the latest obd-ii scan tool from the most trusted name in automotive diagnostics. with automatic electronic switching between high speed can and medium speed can, ex is the most affordable, dependable and user-friendly tool of its kind. obdlink ex is designed to work seamlessly with forscan for windows (software not included). forscan for windows is one of the most popular and powerful diagnostic tools for ford owners. it is extremely robust and even has some capabilities beyond those of the proprietary software used at ford dealerships. ex supports all legislated obd-ii protocols, and works with all 1996 & newer cars and light trucks sold in the united states. it also supports eobd, jobd, and all other international variants of obd-ii. this tool is specially designed for ford, lincoln, mazda, & mercury cars. == usb 3.0 connection issues == if you encounter a problem installing the drivers, please try one of the following: - connect obdlink to a different usb port - connect obdlink via a usb 2.0 hub - download and install the drivers manually from the obdlink ex support page you may also contact obdlink support for a hassle-free exchange for a model that addresses the usb 3.0 driver issue.