Analog Volt-Ohmmeter (VOM)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Pickup, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Club Wagon, and 1995 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
1) Turn ignition off. Set VOM at 0-15V DC range. Connect positive lead of VOM to positive battery terminal.
2) Connect negative VOM lead to Self-Test Output (STO) terminal of Data Link Connector (DLC). See Fig 1. Go to KOEO SELF-TEST. Activate KOEO SELF-TEST by connecting jumper wire from Self-Test Input (STI) pigtail to signal return (SIG RTN) terminal at DLC with ignition on.