OBD1 or OBD2

1995 FORD EXPLORER
229,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVE LAMINACK
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I have always been under the assumption that my vehicle was OBD1 ( and that OBD2 did not start till 1996) But the video of yours on Youtube says it is OBD2. Are all 1995 OBD2 or was there a switch mid-production for this model?

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Jun 13, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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HMAC300
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Yes that was the year they change from OBD1 to OBD2 if you have an ALDL connector by the drivers side lower dash it is ODB2 if the have the connector under the hood it is OBD1
Jun 13, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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