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bob3673 01-17-2006 01:40 PM

looking were is the ecu located in 96 f150
 
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

EPNCSU2006 01-17-2006 05:20 PM

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.

MustangGT221 01-17-2006 05:22 PM

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.

bob3673 01-17-2006 07:08 PM

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 :)

Popa Tim 01-17-2006 07:18 PM

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?

MustangGT221 01-18-2006 12:24 PM

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.


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