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Where is diagnostic port in a 1995 e350 ford van?

The 1995 Ford E-350 van doesn't have a single "diagnostic port" in the same way later vehicles do with the OBD-II connector. Instead, it uses an older system with a diagnostic connector that's typically located under the dash, near the steering column. It's often a round connector, sometimes with a single connector or a few, depending on the specific configuration of the van's onboard diagnostic system.

To find it, you'll likely need to:

* Look under the dashboard: Feel around near the steering column, paying attention to any connectors that aren't obviously part of the vehicle's wiring harness.

* Consult a wiring diagram: A wiring diagram specific to your 1995 Ford E-350 will show the exact location of the diagnostic connector. You can often find these diagrams online (though you might need to know the specific engine and options in your van) or at a local auto parts store.

* Check the owner's manual: While unlikely to have a precise visual location, it might have a mention of a diagnostic port and provide some clues.

Because of the age of the vehicle, you may also need a specific diagnostic tool or adapter to communicate with this older system. A generic OBD-II reader will *not* work.

In short, it's not a standardized location like later models, requiring some detective work to find it.