There's no need for tools, no need to access the ECU. Tuning the vehicle is simple and straight forward. The Ford Micro Tuner by Superchips Inc. is of a true plug and play design.
Compatibility: Works with all 1996-2002 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L, 5.8L, 7.5L V-8s and the 6.8L V-10 Powered Ford "Trucks and SUVs" along with the 5.4L Supercharged Lightning's and Harley Davidson trucks!
Vehicle Diagnostic Tool! The 1715 can be plugged into any late model Ford, car or truck, to retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). This feature helps the user to diagnose today's complex vehicle electronic systems and can not only display the trouble codes, but also clear the codes too. A complete list of Ford Diagnostic Trouble Codes will be provided in the user manual.