OTC's Ford Portable Diagnostic Software Advanced Kit, No. 3912, includes a handheld pocket PC, PDS software, and a Vehicle Communication Module device to make the Ford PDS system. This portable scan tool is CAN-compatible and supports diagnostic services for most 1996 to 2008 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models with a 16-pin DLC connector. The scan tool offers everything from reading trouble codes to ECU programming, giving any aftermarket company the same features and opportunities to work just like a Ford dealer.