Does anybody know what happened to fordcds.com where you used to be
able to download the workshop manuals? Is there another place since
that place doesn't seem to be working anymore?

jeff

The CDs were probably copyrighted by Ford, so Ford protected its rights
by getting the site taken down. You should be able to buy a Ford manual
though.

Jeff

jeff

Sorry, I meant to say you should be able to get one from the dealer
(although it may be printed rather than CD). Personally, I think that
every vehicle should come with a shop manual on a CD or the option to
download the manual, as well as a USB port and software for laptops, so
you can get all the info you want from the OBD II. But Ford owns the
copyright on the manual, and they have right to sell it for whatever
they want.

Jeff

max power

is ebay no longer carrying tons of what are probably bootleg copys for
around $10?

mike hunt

Ya' think? Every manufacturer has a competitor just down the street.

jeff

What's your point? If the manufacturers are concerned about copying the
motors, they can just have a costumer copy a shop manual with a
photocopier. Or buy a competitor's car and take the engine apart.

Jeff

mike hunt

Sometimes one must conclude you are slower than you appear. Does the term "Intellectual
property," and why copyright laws protect that property, have any meaning to
you?

jeff

I am well aware of intellectual property laws. Unless there is a patent
on a particular part, there is no law preventing one manufacturer from
copying another's parts. One would be naive to think that copyright laws
prevent one manufacturer from getting other manufacturer's shop manuals.
I mean, you can go into a dealer and buy one.

Jeff

shawn

After all the world's thermonuclear weapons are used all at once, Intellectual property,
copyrights & patents won't have any meaning anymore.

thanks for the ebay suggestion - i'll try it, but was hoping for the
free version!