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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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Need to rebuild eec computer

Where can i rebuild my engine computer? No one sells them anymore, after market or at Fords. 1987 ford f150 4.9.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 04:24 PM
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If autozone, pep boys and ford cannot exchange it for a remanufacturered one, try a junkyard.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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cant find a ECC

No luck at the places. i even put in a request on the www.car-parts.com web site that links you to all salvage yards in the country. No one had one in stock. I put in a request in and the only replys i get is that no one has one. I would guess there are all damage from rain etc. I also called about five salvage yards all over the country no luck. I guess there are about 15 engine computers for my truck. So the odds are not good. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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i don't see where the difference would be if you got one out of any F150, van, or whatever with speed density, a 4.9L and has the same tranny.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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I got one at Autozone about 6 months ago for a 86 six. If I remember correctly, it was about $100.00 exhange. The counter man said there were a number of different part numbers. If you pull the old one out there is a parts number on a sticker. Autozone can cross-ref. that for you.

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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Replacement ECC-IV

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I got one at Autozone about 6 months ago for a 86 six. If I remember correctly, it was about $100.00 exhange. The counter man said there were a number of different part numbers. If you pull the old one out there is a parts number on a sticker. Autozone can cross-ref. that for you.

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I did try but the oem number off my computer crosses over to a 5.0. Mine is a 4.9. Autozone and vip but had the same problem and there have different brands. Standard and A1 Cardone Brands. I called both company HQ and said they cant match my truchto the ecc but can only match the oem number. I checked my vin and its the orginal computer and engine. Ford said my oem number is not offered for a 5.0. Could be wrong though.. Both store have no return policy on computer, and said if its the wrong computer for my truck both company could not help me.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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Engine computer

Originally Posted by BigClint
I got one at Autozone about 6 months ago for a 86 six. If I remember correctly, it was about $100.00 exhange. The counter man said there were a number of different part numbers. If you pull the old one out there is a parts number on a sticker. Autozone can cross-ref. that for you.

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thanks, I tried the oem number no luck, it come up with the wrong engine. I have a 87 f150, 4.9, 4 speed manual, 2 wheel drive, no ac. So can I can use a van instead of a truck with the same information. Ford and Autozone and Vip. Standard and Cardone technical support ( brands that the stores carry) said it had to go with with the truck only. No returns though if it doesn't work.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Just curious, but why are you replacing the computer? Ford ECMs are very reliable and rarely fail. Not to doubt you, but are you sure that's what causing the problem?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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bad engine computer

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Just curious, but why are you replacing the computer? Ford ECMs are very reliable and rarely fail. Not to doubt you, but are you sure that's what causing the problem?
I tried to do a self test with a volt meter and touched the possitive probe to bare metal and hard a load click from the compuoter area. I can not get a reading now for trouble codes. Relays are ok. Everything on the computer seems to work except the (DLC conector) sto pin and the signal return has 6 volts. Readings at the computor are the same. Should have less then 1 volt.Traced the signal return and there are no breaks. Grounds are all ok. All fuses ok. power to all sensors. I can start the truck if i use starting fluid but it runs for 5 to 10 minutes and thats all. Black smoke from exhaust pipe while its running. Maybe it a fuel problem to???
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Mike,
Try this link. Has a free troubleshooting section for eec IV. May help you get some information.

http://www.dalidesign.com/hbook/hb6.html
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FordPerf300
i don't see where the difference would be if you got one out of any F150, van, or whatever with speed density, a 4.9L and has the same tranny.
My Haynes manual has Bronco listed to, under the wiring diagram to. I have 15 choices for computers for the broncos how can I narrorw that down? By my truck options. So a E150 van, Bronco full size and F150 should be the same? 1987 ford f150 4.9, 4 speed manual trans, no a/c 2 wd.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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it will only run for 5 secs. now and that's with starting fluid. Also did it without the computor it runs the same way, for 5 secs also.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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They have a ecm at http://www.fordpartsonline.com/ . Not very cheap, but you'll be up and running.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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There are mild differences between the Bronco, F-series and E-series computers for the exact same combination, but the differences are extremely minimal and relate solely to timing. The Bronco has a miniscule more timing advance than the F-series, which has a hair more than the E-series. But the difference across the board is like 1.5 degrees. Nothing to sneeze at.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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Engine computers

Thanks. So i would have to maybe adjust the timming alittle by sound? Sounds like it would be close.
 
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