So I am having the ford guys throw in an early 2004 engine that is just like the 2003 builds. My truck did have the mid 2004 build with the updated changes. I talked to Matt and he said that all I need for it to work would be an 03 wiring harness to compensate for the wire changes. Now will I have to find an earlier PCM for the engine to work? Or can it be reprogrammed? Or nothing at all? This is one question that the diesel tech told me that may cause a problem. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

Great news ! I am glad its working out for you. Car-part.com has a few PCMs in our area,the cost used is 200-300 bucks.

 

Can you post the site where you found the pcm's? plz.

 

http//car-part.com/

 

http://car-part.com/

 

I called and they dont have any

 

What parts you looking for,I have some time to kill.

 

Looking for a PCM only. Talked to numerous people today and they have the PCM's in stock. Only problem is that they need the vin # off the viehicle that the engine came from and I dont know that and neither does the auto wrecker. So the only solution I can think of is cross refrence a vin from another viehicle which has the same first gen 2004 engine (basically the 2003 model). Then i just thought of you ol' boy. Do you have a first gen 2004?

 

http://usedautoparts.everdrive.com/partdetails.aspx?sku=3293735
Pricey!

I have a early 2004... You need a VIN?

 

Well here is my PCM part number.3c3a-12a650-bhm.My truck is a 6 speed,is yours?

 

Mine is automatic...
Does it matter? There's nothing in the VIN coding that I can see about transmission type... Just guessing.
<table style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 0, 0);" align="center" width="600"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-left: 15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099cc">World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions: </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;" width="25%">Manufacturer: </td> <td>Ford Motor Company, USA</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Make:</td> <td>Ford</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Vehicle Type:</td> <td>Truck (Completed Vehicle)</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-left: 15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099cc"> Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Brake System: </td> <td> • Hydraulic brake system, Class G, GVWR 8,501-9,000 pounds, Drv & Pass Air Bags & Side Air Bags, Curtains, or Canopies</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-left: 15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099cc"> Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Line Series: </td> <td>F-Series - F250</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Chassis Type: </td> <td>4x4</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Body Type: </td> <td>Crew Cab - SRW</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-left: 15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099cc"> Engine Type - 8th Position: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Engine: </td> <td>6.0L EFI</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Cylinders: </td> <td>V-8</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Fuel Type: </td> <td>Diesel</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Horse Power: </td> <td>225-325</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-left: 15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099cc"> Model Year - 10th Position: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Model Year: </td> <td>2004</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-left: 15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099cc"> Assembly Plant - 11th Position: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Assembly Plant: </td> <td>Kentucky Truck: Jefferson County, Kentucky</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-left: 15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099cc"> Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099cc" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15px;">Sequence Number: </td> <td>A32974</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

Oz it does matter for sure. Standards only need two of three plugs on the PCM.

 

I have an automatic

 

Here is my vin 1FTWW33P04EA48450. Now we need to put an automatic into it. Anyone know which number it is that says the transmission type?

 

the eighth digit needs to be switched from p to an ?. Anyone with an auto can help us out here.