Running a Self Test

Unless I am really mistaken, the KOER and KOEO tests are activated by the scan tool. Not all scan tools are capable of accessing.

Are you trying to diagnose a specific problem or just "testing" a new tool?

Congrats on the new car. I happen to be a Cougar/Thunderbird fan myself.

I think you are seeing the reason that not all scan tools support the tests. It is actually a dialog between the PCM, the scan tool, and the operator. It is not just a simple matter of sending a "special" code and the PCM starts the test.

As for your queston about why it is not simple like it was for EEC-IV. Think about the fundamental differences between EEC-IV and EEC-V. Namely with regards to the continious monitoring, number of sytems monitored, number of sensors used, and speed of monitoring. EEC-IV would command that a valve to be open and would assume that it would. Where as EEC-V actually confirms that the valve performs as commanded.

Look at how many more DTC codes are possible with EEC-V. Could you image trying to count blinks for 8 or 9 codes like EEC-IV did? Talk about a nightmare.

Add to the equation is the model year to model year changes that occur and it is easy to see how this becomes a programming nightmare. Hence the reason most home/hobby tools just avoid the issue all together.

With regards to the KOER and KOEO tests, my scan tool does not support them. However, it does support monitoring of operational data. I suspect as you explore the scan tool, you will be suprised at what can be accomplished by monitoring operational data, pulling trouble DTC's, data logging, and freeze frames.

EEC V you need a scan tool.. Look for a NGS on ebay or something that is probably the cheapest ford scanner you can go with that will work on your car. It's obsolete now for the dealers so you might be able to get a deal on one.