took my truck to ford and they told me ecu eas bad first were is it located in the or on the truck looked behind glove box not there can anyone help me and also were to get this tested any upgrads

 

It is behind the drivers side kick panel, accessed from under the hood. It's a vertical connector on the firewall, close to the fender. Disconnect the wiring connector, held in by a 10 mm bolt, then remove the two screws holding in the computer. You may have to take out the wheel well to get the computer out.

 

It's in the firewall near where the driver's left foot would be. Look under the hood in that area on the firewall. You'll see 2 or 3 decent size connectors in the firewall - the one closest to the fender (right side) is the ECU. It's about 1" by 5" and is mounted vertically.

 

thanks i will look . ineed to get this thing tested can you tell me any place you know. not that i don't trust my dealership bot second would be nice or may they test and repair thanks
bob

 

I think the 96 ecu is comparitively cheap, like $200 from the dealer vs $400 for a reconditioned one just a couple of years older.

I'm pretty sure I read that there is only one place that repairs these and that they are way behind. It might take a month to get one from them.

what problem are you having?

 

My mistake on the double post - Eric and I posted at the same time.

FYI, these computers are pretty durable - they usually are not the cause of an EFI problem. It's pretty much the last alternative option.

I'm sure you can source one from a junkyard for cheap - these trucks are everywhere.

You are kind of restricted since it's a 96...so find a truck that's just like yours and swipe its computer.