will cheap ebay obd2 usb vw adapters work on fords?

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FORDICLE
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The cheapeast OBD2 to USB cables on ebay and other websites specifically only mention VW and Audi in their titles and descriptions. Do these cables only work with VWs/Audis or will they also work with other OBD2 cars such as Fords? Here's an ebay example.
Nov 15, 2010 at 12:18 AM
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DAVE H
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the one you see for VW/Audi will not be compliant with some other vehicle's you need to buy
Nov 15, 2010 at 1:28 AM
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Thanks. I'll get one of those instead.
Nov 15, 2010 at 2:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If they only specify VW / Audi... that is most likely all they will work on. I would contact the seller. Also, you can get inexpensive scanners at most nationally recognized parts stores that will work on your vehicle.
Nov 16, 2010 at 1:38 PM
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