90's Ford F150 F250 F350 Ranger Truck OBD1 ECM PCM Engine Computer Testing Common Symptoms & Failure

[@SarahnTuned]

Thought this was a solid company after watching the video, you seemed to really know these ECU's in & out, however, after calling/emailing I can't say I'd recommend your services to anyone.

[@txgaspimp9321]

I watch you all the time

[@adanacro]

Why?

[@2NDAmendmentsupporter]

I saw your s10 6.0 video 👍

[@russbow05]

Hi Sarah, I’m really not sure if you’ll even see this reply or not but I have a 1994 manual ranger and when I bought it its always had an issue with the ecm where it just will not start after driving/turning the ignition too many times in a day and I’ve tried ordering a new ecm and it made it run awful and so I had to put the old one back in, when I opened up the old ecm when I had it out I took some pictures but nothing appeared to have a bad connection or no capacitors leaking, I’m really not sure what it could be and I have no clue how I could find a perfectly working ecm that’s exactly for my Ranger stx 6cyl 4.0 manual, seeing your comment on this video and watching your ranger videos you made made me assume that you had a similar problem with your ecm, I was wondering if you have any input you could help me with? Thank you in advance if you do end up finding this

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

​@@russbow05Get the number off your ecm. For instance, for my 1990 2.9LV6 ford with overdrive automatic, the factory installed a F0TF-12A650-BGA AOU engine control module. I recently purchased a used spare for my vehicle and replaced the three failure-prone electrolytic capacitors inside and swapped it for the original. I've also replaced these three capacitors in the original ecm and have stored it along with my spare parts for this vehicle. The replacement ecm works fine, just as the original did. So you have to locate an exact match ecm because it's configured for your particular vehicle, transmission inclusive. It's possible your vehicle was fitted with some incorrect part or parts to begin with, production mistakes do happen.

[@prestonharris2677]

This is cool that y'all's doing this love it.. I've got a few of these trucks and I put a computer from a automatic in a manual and has worked for over 15 years. The check engine light is on but no issues running or driving. They were the same motors at least lol. I wouldn't have even tried to do a manual to auto but other way around ship it lol.

[@mentalbreak4653]

I want to replace my cab on an 89f250 with a 94 f150 I’m wondering if my email from the 89 will plug into the 94 cab? Any thoughts?

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

I think you can hang some solenoids or even resistors or light bulbs on the appropiate ecm circuit used for the auto transmission solenoids to make the computer happy.

[@brucebrown5220]

Where is your store front on the internet. How much is a rebuilt? B K Brown in Knoxville TN

[@aberakadabra1285]

We got these EEC IV in our E series falcons in AU

[@Skitter302]

'91 Bronco, 2 of my Caps leaked and cooked my transmission over 1 year of driving it. Early Torque converter lock up was the only major clue that something was wrong.

[@kennethcallahan7410]

I'm working on a 94F150 been throwingO2 sensor codes, out new sensor in an still throwing a 173 code. Gonna do some more checking and if can't get it will look at ECM an give y'all a call, been a subscriber for a while now and love the teardowns!!

[@lcj9564]

Great info for a 7 min video, especially the info on just buying one online, that says its fits your vehicle.

[@extracrazyguy]

Erick kicks ass!! (Idocars) you are the man!

[@malcolmgeorge]

We have a 95 Power Stroke that is having throttle issues. First time it revved up all by itself with no one in the truck. Now about every half hour it starts rattling smoking, and looses all power. We were scanning it thru one of these episodes and the injector pulse width goes from 1.2 to 5.5! We tried a rebuild IDM and it won't even start. :D

[@toxicoreynoso573]

Where u guys are located

[@ericknoll3278]

how do i get in touch with you? i went to your web site but couldn't figure out how to contact you from it

[@China-Sucks]

Did they ever answer you?

[@azwb]

Can I pay to test mu ecm?

[@Maples01]

I have an 89 E150 with 70,000 original miles, when starting warm it has a pulse idle for a few minutes then smooths out, but cold start it operates like new. I wish there was reprogramming for extra power like there used to be, I've been wanting a replacement ECU for when mine shorts out in the future. I have a 600 I/6 with the C6 transmission

[@HamiltonSRink]

Hi there, Scott here. I also have a 1989 E150 4.9l AOD with the same hot soak restart stumbles that resolves itself after about 20 seconds of fast idle. Did you ever fix the problem? If so could you share what was the cure?

[@Maples01]

@@HamiltonSRink No solution, just more problems slowly arose as I continued to drive it, new injectors, 2 had failed, literally every electronic device on the engine that monitors it were replaced, pulled the ECU to replace the capacitors, refuse to pay $800 for a replacement with no proof that it would solve the issue. I've had a lot of discussions with other 4.9 owners, they eventually sold theirs as scrap, I have too much invested with wheelchair conversion equipment, I want the efi 4.9 removed and never want to see another again, there has been enough spent that it could have been replaced by a 351W stroker, get rid of all the electronic garbage and injection, convert it to a carburetor, no more computer, or look to go broke trying to solve it. FYI the efi 4.9 is good for cracking heads, watch your coolant, when it disappears, don't expect to see it in the oil, it goes out the exhaust.

[@Maples01]

@@HamiltonSRink This is one of many fords I've owned over a 30+ year span, thanks to it, I now hate ford and will own no more, get my way and I'll put a Chevy engine in it!

[@HamiltonSRink]

@@Maples01 Thanks for getting back to me. A 96 YO WW2 veteran gave this van to me 3 years ago. Except for this one irritation, it runs well. At this point I'm wondering if they all have this condition.

[@Maples01]

@@HamiltonSRink Mine was a slow degrade, most obvious what stalling once restarted when returning to it after shopping, then the injector failure, running on 4, after replacement of every injector and gasket it has become a gutless wonder that barely can pull a hill. Good luck finding anyone who will work on it, most refuse as they are not something you can plug into and see much of the engine display, everything must be diagnosed using a voltmeter. Google how to obtain the codes with a voltmeter and see if anything shows up, they are bad at damaging their throttle body gasket, EGR is the main cause, plugs it up and bakes the gasket.

[@rohbjennings]

@Pro Rebuild - did you guys ever do a video on the diesel test kit I didn't see it on your channel? Do you know where I can find a PCM harness wiring diagram for a 1993 F-350 7.3 IDI Naturally Aspirated 2WD?

[@myk3ch1chas196]

Hey tool you use to test ecu its aweson, vendes de ese tipo de herramientas

[@Mike-ry4ti]

I would love to be able to tune one of these and modify the firmware to reuse inputs and outputs like they do with hondas

[@xzqzq]

Great video. ! I have a 1993 F-150 which cranks, but doesn't start. Replaced distributor, coil, and the computer twice. Truck will start & run for @ 30 minutes, then die. I bought a tester from Amazon, but for OBD 2. I assume Amazon has testers for OBD 1. Suggestions ?

[@jacobog3221]

Same issue here, i got a 30 dollar obd1 tester at autozone and i got the code for PCM Voltage failure (Code 513)

[@xzqzq]

@@jacobog3221 What did you replace, and did the truck run OK then ?

[@kennethcallahan7410]

They do, just got one myself

[@xzqzq]

@@kennethcallahan7410 Tks

[@joestancil2703]

How can I send you my computer it’s for a 93 f150 I have all the part numbers and what is the going rate to get a repaired unit thanks?

[@China-Sucks]

Ever get an answer?

[@timothytarr6236]

I have one that needs repaired how do i go about sending it to you

[@rjverackajr]

How do I contact you? I need (at minimum) technical advice

[@1982MCI]

Eric, I need a PCM for my truck and I had tried calling the number you have listed in the description to find out if you had one available and see if I can purchase via phone but I get a recording that this number is not available. Did you change numbers or what’s up brother? I checked a couple times and what I dialed is exactly what’s in the description. Can ya please help Eric, I need to get my truck running, my feet are tired of walking! Lol It’s a 1994 F-250, automatic transmission. I’m gonna pull it in a few hours and hopefully it will still have the part # decal on it, but we’ll see. Thanks Eric!! I appreciate the help !!

[@China-Sucks]

Did he ever answer you? It looks like nobody gets any answers here...

[@MHB_7800]

Can we still expect a video for the powerstroke computers?

[@sohcammer]

95 F250 7.5 Automatic. Starts fine idles with a slight miss, runs fine as long as I don't stomp on it. As soon as I stomp on it, severe misfire, rpm drop, harsh jerking and rich exhaust. Timing light on coil wire confirmed coil is not firing when misfire occurs. New distributor, plugs, wires, coil, ICM, MAP, fuel pressure regulator. Previous owner was chasing this problem. Drive it 8 hours home as long as I babied it no misfires. I'm down to ECM or timing chain. No check engine light. Have you seen this specific symptom?

[@Kanglar]

Check TPS, might have a bad spot on the potentiometer. Then check ECM for bad (usually leaking) capacitors.

[@JamesGreen-wn2zj]

How much do you charge for revuilds?

[@colstonmulligan2598]

Ok little study here 1990 f250 7.5L gas battery was installed backwards by customer now we’re getting irrational fuel pump relay activation and constant coil firing without the engine spinning could an internally shorted ecu cause that ?

[@blaises1748]

This is amazing!

[@coryirvine7395]

Where are you located can I send in my ecm to be rebuilt?

[@beavanutz8336]

Where do you buy the capacitors that need to be replaced?

[@Miguel-vc6rr]

This is an awesome video.

[@OliverKoolO]

94 bronco 5.8 I always smell a plastic burning scent from the ecm location for 2years now. I get paranoid I check the brake reservoir which has been updated and some times think its the rust protection burning. Now im sure its the ecm burning its self. I wonder the cost probably like 600

[@ProRebuild]

It's possible something else is causing the smell. If a capacitor was getting that hot it would have gone out a long time ago. Our units are much cheaper. You can find them on eBay by searching your part number.

[@OliverKoolO]

@@ProRebuild thanks

[@russneely9433]

Do you have any for the 80s

[@ronrico2620]

So I got a shop manual for my truck. It has all the values for the sensors the truck uses. You seem to understand what the computer is doing. Maybe this sounds crazy but why cant you make a new computer or raspberry pi type board to do the thinking

[@Electric-Bob]

Does the Module control Shifting in an F150 with Automatic Transmission?

[@KBS117]

I have a 2003 f350 6.0 diesel. It uses ford protocol for an operating system. It uses canbus for the ficm control. As i understand it, this ecm was only used for 90 days. Im having trouble finding troubleshooting videos for this ecm and system. Can you assist me?

[@christianlara6306]

How much does a rebuild cost and where are you located?

[@SketchyWhiteBoy]

Could this cause only 6 of the ignition coils to spark and not the other 2? 1998 ford f150 4.6l v8 4x4 single cab stepside shortbox

[@hendricks177]

How much everything does these PCM control in a engine for 91 Ford f350 7.5?

[@seetheforest]

Im searching trying to find a way to contact you to send you my pcm but I cant find contact info anywhere.

[@deanhopesmith2120]

We just bought a 1990 F150. But we don't know which computer is compatible with it. Need help with serial number

[@deenoneya169]

I got a no start problem with my 94 f150. Do you know what would cause my truck just to click at the solenoid when I try to start it

[@ronbailey2486]

So are the pcm plug and play if you get the right one?

[@newageautotechnology]

Do you sell those boxes to plug in computers? Im in Colorado

[@laurynasmotekunas7095]

Can it cause fuel pump randomly stop working?

[@phillblack1745]

Is there a way that you can get one of these stock computers and upgrade all the capacitors and resistors and what's necessary and reprogram it to be able to produce more horsepower or they just easily able to be hooked up to with the right stuff and reprogrammed

[@ProRebuild]

We do not do anything like that. We just do stock replacements no upgrading for more horsepower.

[@smolanchad]

What numbers do you want? When I type in all the numbers it has no matching parts. Here's everything it says, JETO eec-iv efi-sd48b f4tf-12a650-na g 64esb48b37 9573-10 4a31, by the way it's a 94 ford econoline with the 351w

[@kendrickwray9331]

how do i get one of those ecm pcm engine computer tester

[@thevikingwolfpack836]

Do you do repairs on the pcm an idm?

[@hendricks177]

I got a PCM on my 91 Ford f350 7.5 thats FOTF-12A650. Can put a different PCM or does it have to be exactly the same?

[@gabrielmovers8689]

I got 95 F350 7.3 powerstroke auto trans not working correctly please help mechanic said bad ecm or intrment cluster or both

[@ricardogarage6088]

Olá preciso de ajuda meu clubwagon e350 está falhando muito já troquei os injetores e verifiquei todo sistema elétrico, estou achando que o problema está na pcm

[@MrLmm001]

Where is the computor located?

[@maxkenee5457]

What if I changed my rear end from a 308 gear set to a 355 gear set Will that affect my transmission

[@frankflores9920]

Where are you guys located out of and is this true only for 90s trucks. I currently have a 2000 excursion and I've been chasing my tail trying to figure out check engine codes. A mechanic shop couldn't diagnose it recently and I'm starting to thinking it's my engine computer. Please let me know how I can get in touch with you folks or if you know a reputable shop in Southern California, thanks in advance 👍

[@jonbui1904]

Hi stupid questions time. I have a 1994 f150 l6 5 speed.Last year during al this covid stuff I lost the fuel pump part of the eec. This a ca. truck according to the emission sticker.Instead of using the info on the door jamb< I pulled the eec and showed it to the local auto part chain store to have them match it.Can a manual trans truck run on a auto eec ? supposedly they matched the eec. door jam says F3AE 6E081 HHD.Calibration 3-51-R10. old eec the one I pulled out says F3TF 12A 650 NC. I believe they tried to match by application . I could never get the idle below 1000 rpm.Lately on start up hot or cold idle swings up to 2000 rpm then drops to 1000.Check engine light works and is not on.Passed smog a week ago. I dug up my old OTC 4000. It can do the KOEO test only and comes up with all kinds of auto trans codes Will not communicate when I try to do KOER or select show data . I clicked on path finder the help on the scanner . I get just because your vehicle runs on this eec doesn`t mean it is correct for application ?. Any advise on how I should proceed ? Thanks

[@fernandorojas7361]

Where can i buy one? Need one for a 1994 f150

[@samseals8360]

question, could a bad ecu cause a trany to up and down shit sporadically without any warnings? either at low or hwy speeds?

[@Giantass1]

94 bronco owner here, mine did that yes, it would hard shift and according to the mechanic it would be shifting from first to second but it would think its in nuetral and cause it to jerk and shift like i got hit by a train from the back, hope that helps. Its not a absolute but from my experiance it could be the ecu is going. I THINK its either water getting in from the rotting body seal in the cowl amd dripping on the wires or just goes bad naturally

[@RollingThunder85]

Where can i get one of these for my 91 f250 7.5l e40d?

[@AKing-gw2hw]

Could a bad pcm blow the fuse for it?

[@florentinourbina5822]

Where are you located, I have a 2 ECM to repair please?

[@brentrlarson4153]

What about a 89bronco xlt

[@maurisosandoval1423]

I have a question, I have a 97 ford f250 f7tf-12a650-rh will it be compatible to a 2001 e350 1c2f-12a650-ahc

[@Chrs-cd5jw]

So i ran my 1999 7.3 powestroke out of fuel. Reprimed the fuel bowl and everything and its getting fuel but its crank no start. Would it be pcm?

[@jamesmclellan8768]

Did you ever get ur truck started I know when I changed my hpop it took for ever to start it takes a lot to clear that air out of the system so

[@kamakazi832]

Are y’all still open

[@thevikingwolfpack836]

Where are you located?

[@AngelGarcia-fc5ik]

I know you haven’t answer this question, where can I find you guys.I would like to buy one

[@likahaddo-anglin8716]

e bay

[@jackgray1982]

Do you have computer for sale for 1987 f250 5.0 liter automatic?

[@xavelongoria7457]

Cost, for 1995 f150 XLT 5.0 2wd.

[@tommywvk]

I have one for sale contact me on facebook Tommy Kite out of known running truck

[@357fairmont]

You need to come up with a test for the trans. I just installed the 7th computer in my 95 lightning and 3 we reman. The last used computer fixed it.

[@ProRebuild]

We never sold you seven ECU's. I do not think we have sold you a ECU. We have not had a Lightning ECU here in a long time.

[@jimmydavis6254]

@@ProRebuild I don't think he was claiming that he bought the seven ecu's from you, only that he bought seven.

[@ProRebuild]

@@jimmydavis6254 Could be true. They can contact us by phone if they are having any issue. We will be happy to help.

[@melvinmccoy9830]

That's a great video. How do I find your address.

[@candidobenitez1101]

Were is located

[@georgebaker3764]

Can you repair PCM out of a 2002 7.3 4x4 4D

[@georgebaker3764]

VDH2 2C3F-22650-DC DPC-462

[@G-George33]

Did u get ur idm or pcm fixed?

[@thevikingwolfpack836]

Where you located

[@MiloPerrotti]

went to your website no ford products!!!?

[@andrewknudson8193]

would you repair my original factor computer and ship it back to me ? thank you

[@jeffkmiecik5136]

Are you still in business?

[@rosendodominguez-dw4rt]

HOU MACH FOR A PCM FOR F350 DISOL

[@billevertz3019]

Do you have contact info so I can send you my pcm??

[@ajjordan4460]

nice video, to bad no one answers the phone, or email......

[@glenking3337]

Just wanting to make sure you are still in bussiness. I'll be calling you gor an ecc tomorrow.

[@christopherchapman264]

I need one f4tf. How much?

[@ProRebuild]

There is a lot more to the part number the that. Please check out our eBay listings and match the FULL part number.

[@SGAOuTLaWz]

Do you have a email address I can contact you at? I am have several problems that all point to the ECM (constantly running fuel pumps, no start, and leaking Capacitors in the ECM) i have pic of the label but I can't make out the part number. The truck is a 1994 f150 XL v6 with Manuel trans. Thank you

[@TropicBreezeRealty]

was the constantly running fuel pump a capacitor problem?

[@SGAOuTLaWz]

@@TropicBreezeRealty i took the ECM to a TV shop and had them replace all the capacitors that were bad. After putting the ECM back in the truck all the same problems were there. We replaced the entire ECM with one from O'Reilly auto parts and the truck fired right up. ZERO PROBLEMS.

[@steveh7108]

I just pulled mine out of my 1995 Ford Bronco with a 5.0 motor and it has a little black plug in of something on the back side. What is that and why is it different than all the other ones I could find online ????

[@maxkenee5457]

Or I guess affect my ECU because of the speed difference

[@phillblack1745]

Oh and I also got to say this man it's not 100% critical about the matching identification numbers lol not joking my computer every so many months will fry itself the ignition control module or the coil rarely but I could not keep spending $200 so I found computers that were relatively close to what I have you know v8s same firing order relative same year you know keeping it close and well I've got one in right now I've got another one under receiving my truck and I'll probably went through about three more and I'm trying to find out what is making it burn blow before you're seeing anything I have put in probably $2,000 worth of new and remand computers The trucks got a lot of sentimental value to me so I'm stupid and don't want to let it go That's why if you look a little further down in the comments just send me asking about upgrading the computers by replacing all the parts inside to see if it can make more power

[@ProRebuild]

Yes some computers will get can get you running but are not the correct ones, matching part numbers is the best way to make sure it works.

[@CT_Taylor]

the calibration code may also define if it needs a push-start or tfi ignition module in the years of crossover. the PIP signal and what goes to the ecm or from it. But, the wiring pinout is NOT The same and the pcm can very well nade a module and coil or the module sends something to the PCM on the wrong pin, and its also without the resistor that the other system has. SOOOOOOO You need to get a proper TFI or Push start module (black vs grey) and also MATCH to your PCM calibration on the truck and make sure it matches the drive train, THEN any updated cals from Ford

[@CT_Taylor]

also a c6 computer wont do very well in e40od since brake light circuitry is different and the pcm is not worried about shift points... also cruise being on the system affects how it reacts to certain inputs and in a c6, the manual tv valve controls line pressure and it controls parameters TO influence line pressure through different means than where it can use the epc or in the 4r whatever, its got more than e4od. point is match your year range usually 91-93, 94-95, 96, 96-97(F250 HD only), emissions commie or states, drive train in its entirety, chassis similarity like no C&C in a step side , air density / maf, vin cut off in relation to tsbs, some may cut off really weird spots even same year trucks,and then sure you can if its similar. the problem with eec iv is how universal the base components are which is why its also so cool and desireable. The things that might mean BIG from one to anoter arent able to be self-diagnosed with regards to components, its not meant to discriminate severely and its also capable of seeming fine when its costly damaging. the data reading is low, and its not tracking long term trends quite like they do now, etc. So sure you may have good AFR but you forgot your new pcm wasnt at all able to handle Secondary air, so now your CATS arent doing their job and they gonna burn out. smooth. or your bad throttle cable does not move the throttle enough for the outdated cals to notice the rapidly wiping signal from TP sensor and 1 sensor wears out 2 you have fuel enrichment happening as intended yes but now your truck is having a hell of a time handling shifts well, keeping temps low from TCC unlocks, and pass emissions from fuel trims up and down. get the right pcm and get it updated ford didnt put calibration codes out there for fun or because they like stickers(which they do indeed like stickers)

[@phillblack1745]

@@CT_Taylor Thank you for what you wrote that was interesting and it did helpyes I do have the wrong computer in and other things probably aren't up to snuff because parts have went out so often but with a factory matched computer put in it we'll still fry those components

[@phillblack1745]

@@CT_Taylor you are absolutely right.... Lol could go without the grilling at the end.... Lol Man this a constant problem with a matched ecm. U get to the point where I LOL CAN'T spend anymore $$$ on these???? My question is how, what, where's, a place I could look at to see the problem. Or something like a process to do to make this dam thing stop THIS 🤦🤦🤦🤦🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤞🤞🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞 anyone... ASK me some questions about the situation and truck