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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 11:22 AM
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Checking For Correct PCM

I have a recently acquired 1995 F150 5.0 MAF 4R70W 2WD Eddie Bauer edition truck. Previous owner had given up on diagnosing drivability problems.

He did purchase a used or refurbished PCM. I wanted to verify it is correct for the truck.

Calibration code


This is what is installed

Any insight would be appreciated.TIA
 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 11:32 AM
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I'm thinking used. No fingerprints on a hazy patina. Brown capacitors look like new, no leaks.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 12:10 PM
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Found this thread referencing your calibration & batch code:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...5-0-4r70w.html
 
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Originally Posted by Scndsin
Found this thread referencing your calibration & batch code:
Different calibration: 4- not 5.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 12:42 PM
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@diggerrigger Open your drivers door, in the inside front of door jamb, right near the wind shield pillar(like on it), look for a 4 digit sticker, what does it say?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Scndsin
Found this thread referencing your calibration & batch code:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...5-0-4r70w.html
Good read. Numbers are very slightly different but close. OP in linked thread mentions CA truck manufactured in Kansas City. My truck's VIN shows KC also. It was originally sold in Indiana.
Verified as CA emissions compliant.
I think this is date of manufacture for my PCM.

08-24-94. My truck was built 09-20-94
 
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@diggerrigger Open your drivers door, in the inside front of door jamb, right near the wind shield pillar(like on it), look for a 4 digit sticker, what does it say?
Don't see anything. Am I looking in the right place?

 
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It's usually on the forward part of door frame between hinges, but many don't have them.
 
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What are drivability problems?
does the computer give you any codes when you check them?
 
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Originally Posted by wwhite
What are drivability problems?
does the computer give you any codes when you check them?
Drivability problems are for another thread.

I'll continue with the drivability problems after I am confident that I have the correct PCM and ICM.
A lot of ICM discussion here
 
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One of my concerns about the PCM is is it for a E4OD or 4R70W? Is there a problematic difference?

I have been maintaining a 1986 truck since it was new. AOD transmission though. I'm not yet versed in these more "modern" vehicles with computer controlled shifting.
 
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Originally Posted by diggerrigger
I have a recently acquired 1995 F150 5.0 MAF 4R70W 2WD Eddie Bauer edition truck. Previous owner had given up on diagnosing drivability problems

He did purchase a used or refurbished PCM. I wanted to verify it is correct for the truck.
can you verify the engine and transmission is original for the truck?

if not, verifying the EEC is correct for the truck is pointless.
 
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Originally Posted by wwhite
can you verify the engine and transmission is original for the truck?

if not, verifying the EEC is correct for the truck is pointless.
Yes, engine is the MAF 5.0 w/F4TE cam, engine code N. Transmission is 4R70W code U. Both original to the vehicle.

PO's father purchased the vehicle used in 1999
 
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Originally Posted by diggerrigger
I have a recently acquired 1995 F150 5.0 MAF 4R70W 2WD Eddie Bauer edition truck. Previous owner had given up on diagnosing drivability problems.

He did purchase a used or refurbished PCM. I wanted to verify it is correct for the truck.

Calibration code


This is what is installed

Any insight would be appreciated.TIA
Your factory one would have said LPT
That is what we all (at the dealer) considered the "tear tag" or "prom" calibration
That may or may not be wrong, but EVERY processor I ever pulled out that was stock, the tear tag matched the calibration codes BIG numbers
4-R54-R10 is your calibration where "LPT" is the programmed read only memory (PROM)
 
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Originally Posted by manicmechanic007
Your factory one would have said LPT
That is what we all (at the dealer) considered the "tear tag" or "prom" calibration
That may or may not be wrong, but EVERY processor I ever pulled out that was stock, the tear tag matched the calibration codes BIG numbers
4-R54-R10 is your calibration where "LPT" is the programmed read only memory (PROM)
Nope, that is wrong.
There is no direct mapping of information of the LPT part.

Every processor? EEC-IV? I've never seen that in MAF or SD.
 
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