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Old Dec 15, 2016 | 10:30 PM
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Which ECM?

I have a 93 F150 xlt 302, 5spd 3.55's SWB. Gas mileage has averaged 8-12 no matter what ive replaced or tested and recently its been gutless and idling differantly..so last electrical and mechanical part i havent tested or replaced is the ECM. But i see several options for this truck, I wont trust the number on the old one not knowing if its the correct one or not for this truck. SO which one should be for my truck?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 08:16 AM
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Lets start with the # on the old one?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 08:48 AM
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Vin # is 1FTEF14N9PLA20319
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 09:44 AM
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Is it possible to get the # from the ECU itself?
 
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You need to post the Calibration number to find out what PCM (ECU) it can with from the factory.

Example 98A-R05:

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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 01:07 PM
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Alright ill go look for the sticker or computer #
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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Here is the stickers from the truck.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 11:01 PM
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Anyone know what ECM i need?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 07:47 AM
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Calibration # 2-53E-R10
For a 1993 F150 4X4 5.0L engine is:
Ford part numbers are F2TZ-12A650-ABA and for a r/b one is F3TZ-12A650-AKA.

The number on the part is F2TF-12A650-ABA.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 08:39 AM
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Awesome thank you so excuse my ignorance but what is r/b ?
 
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Not 100% sure but it might mean a rebuilt computer number at the Ford dealer.
You might ask Number Dummy to find out for sure.

Just go by the F2TF-12A650-ABA at an auto part store or a salvage yard.
Sometimes on the internet they might use the Ford part number of F2TZ-12A650-ABA but Ford never puts the part number on a part.

Note in a search some leave out the 12A650 part as all PCM Computers have that base number.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 01:09 PM
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I have a 93 F150 xlt 302, 5spd 3.55's SWB. Gas mileage has averaged 8-12 no matter what ive replaced or tested and recently its been gutless and idling differantly..so last electrical and mechanical part i havent tested or replaced is the ECM. But i see several options for this truck, I wont trust the number on the old one not knowing if its the correct one or not for this truck. SO which one should be for my truck?
Maybe list what you've done, maybe you accidently overlooked something.
If you tested all the sensors, that usually involves some testing of reference from the ECM, was it to spec?
cylinder compression test, leak down done, fuel pressure?
An auto ECM will work if you don't mind a cel or don't have visual inspections.
8-12 mpg is horrible, my 5.8, 5 speed, 3.55 gets 18+
 
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