Retrieving Fault Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under instrument panel. Follow scan tool manufacturer's instructions to retrieve all continuous DTCs. Record DTCs displayed for reference. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION table. Once historical DTCs are cleared, they cannot be retrieved.