# FORScan Lite - for Ford, Mazda

> Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, Mercury

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id892347083](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id892347083)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id892347083`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Aleksei Savin
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (197 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.31
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-09
- **First published:** 2014-11-02
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forscan-lite-for-ford-mazda/id892347083)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://forscan.org/privacy\_policy\_lite\_en.html](http://forscan.org/privacy_policy_lite_en.html)

## Description

FORScan Lite is a diagnostic tool designed for Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. It connects to your car via OBD2 adapters (recommended: OBDLink MX+, vLinker FS, vLinker FD BLE) to read DTCs, view sensor data (PIDs), analyze the on-board network configuration, run tests, and perform most service functions.

Supported cars include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models from 1996–2022 MY (some 1994–1995 MY are also supported) and Mazda models from 1996–2022 MY. Some newer Mazda 7G models (e.g., Mazda 3, CX-30, MX-30, CX-50) are partially supported or not supported. Other vehicles are not supported. Note: Configuration and Programming functions, as well as some service functions, are not available in FORScan Lite. Use high-quality adapters to ensure compatibility.

## Rankings

- #123,823 — Overall
- #5 — Utilities (Paid)

## Review summary

Users largely praise FORScan Lite for real-time diagnostics and its feature-rich mobile interface when it connects. However, repeated reports highlight serious reliability problems: updates break connections, compatibility with certain vehicles and adapters is inconsistent, live data often fails to load, and the pricing/subscription model is unclear or perceived as costly. Some users also note iOS device compatibility issues and a dated UI. Overall, the app can be powerful for supported setups, but reliability and value are major pain points for many buyers.

### Pros

- Real-time data and diagnostics when paired with compatible OBD adapters (e.g., OBDLink MX+).
- Feature-rich for a mobile lite app, including diagnostics and service procedures.
- Portable and convenient for on-the-go use, no laptop required.
- Solid diagnostic capabilities when the connection is successful.

### Cons

- Frequent connection failures after updates and with multiple adapters, leading to unreliable use.
- Limited/variable compatibility with vehicles and adapters; many users can't connect with their car or device.
- Live data / real-time data is unreliable or not loading consistently.
- Pricing model and subscription approach can be unclear or viewed as poor value.
- Compatibility issues on newer iOS devices (e.g., reports of iPhone 11/14 not working).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id892347083)