You need an OBDII scanning tool to retrieve and read the fault codes. If the check engine light is illuminated, you can take the vehicle to AutoZone or similar auto parts store and get a free scan. If you want to buy your own scan tool, they cost about $70 and up.
use an OBD-I code reader.
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When there are problems with a vehicle it is important to find out what is causing them. To find the codes, one needs a code reader to do it on their own, or run it to an automotive shop.
On a 1995 Ford Explorer : No ( at least my 1995 Ford Explorer XLT doesn't )
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Try removing and replacing the battery cables - that usually resets the codes. Otherwise you can buy a code reader for a few hundred dollars and these have a reset feature.
You need to either possess a code reader and plug it into the port under the dash on the drivers side, or take it to the dealer who will read it for a fee, or a parts store who will read it for free. Then using that information you can cross the numerical code to a fault reason and figure out what needs to be repaired from there.
The automatic transmission in a 1995 Ford Explorer is electronically controlled
The '95 Contour has OBD1. You would need a reader for that older system to read the codes properly, and readers for OBD1 tend to be somewhat expensive. The best thing to do is take it to a shop that has the equipment.
A 1995 Ford Explorer is unlikely to be stolen by ants.
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1995 and later model vehicles need an OBDII scanner to retrieve the diagnostic codes. AutoZone and other parts stores usually will scan free of charge if the check engine light is on.