"In Car" Diagnostic Tool

[aruek]

Hi Guys!
I'm new to Ford troubleshooting, In our 2004 Sport Trac is the first time I'm forced to do some Ford Diagnostics.
The Question is: is there anyway to diagnose or troubleshoot for example ABS aside from hooking up a computer or OBDII reader?
I mean, other makers let you get codes from the ECU itself (My old Nissan 200SX S13) or get some codes from the cluster lights like some Honda's.
I'm having a problem with the ABS and the scanner we hook up shows not problem, but I am not confident on that scanner reading.
Thanks!

 

[techieman33]

The abs computer is separate from the main one. You will need an abs reader to get the codes. You'll probably have to go into a mechanic, and possibly a ford dealership to get that done.

 

[BrooklynBay]

You could get an ABS scanner: http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9449...053O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1250040952&sr=8-1

 

[aruek]

So, there is a different connector to check for ABS codes?... alright... first I'll try to take some Ohms reading. Thanks.