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Why Every Ford/Lincoln Owner Needs the LAUNCH X431 Creader
It starts with a vague dashboard warning, maybe it’s the dreaded "Service AdvanceTrac" message on your F-150 or a flashing airbag light on your Lincoln Navigator. You plug in a generic code reader you bought years ago, and it gives you the most frustrating result possible: "No Codes Found." The problem isn't your truck; it’s that your generic scanner doesn't speak "Ford." To the dealership, that silence is worth a $150 diagnostic fee. To you, it’s just a headache.
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5th Feb 2026