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I am in need of a EEC (4) module to fit a '90 F150 Lariat XLT with a 4.9L inline with EFI. I believe that is the correct one. It is located behind the drivers kick panel. I have opened it up and it has leakage in a couple of places. This is a farm truck so I'd like to keep the price down if I could. I don't have a clue on where to look for one. Thought about a salvage yard but don't know how good one of those would be. Thanks for any help.
Most salvage yards and other suppliers will reference the Ford number, from the first photo example: E7SF-12A650-A1B. It also helps to have the Code (DA1) too.
You can look for one from a salvage yard, or Ebay or other online sellers. Pop in the Ford part number into a search, you may be amazed at what you can find.
I am in need of a EEC (4) module to fit a '90 F150 Lariat XLT with a 4.9L inline with EFI.
No need to be concerned with trim level (Lariat XLT) - just year, engine, and transmission type (the one part you omitted). Ideally you'll match the 3-digit catch-code, but that's not imperative, especially for a farm truck. Anything from '87 - '93 will probably work okay.
The challenge in going the junkyard route is that whatever you find will also likely have failed capacitors. And if by chance they haven't, they may be on the verge of failing.
A truly rebuilt unit, or one you replaced the capacitors on yourself, would be the best bet.
So the Ford part # isn't needed if you have a manual trans,
as long as you have the 4 letter code (in my case)?
I think you are misunderstanding the previous response. It is highly recommended to start looking for a PCM, used or rebuilt, using the Ford Part number.
The PCM controls the engine and the transmission if the vehicle has a transmission that is electronic controlled such as the E4OD. A manual transmission equipped vehicle or one with a mechanical transmission, AOD/C6/etc., are less strict on matching up the numbers.
Do yourself a favor, look for and procure one that matches exactly. Less headaches in the long run.