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    ECM/PCM/ECU Compatibility

    Greetings all, I have a question for the greatest of minds out there. I’ve got an 04 ford explorer 4.0L I’ve lost the ability to start the vehicle after the battery went dead. I did some testing and have come to discover that the ECM is not reading the encoded key this triggering the PATS...
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    97 AWD 5.0 - the bleeding $$$ at dealer begins - FINAL RESOLUTION

    thank you all that have contributed. Specifically Koda2000 and 410Fortune. So I thought it was a fuel delivery issue. The dealer says they can't communicate with the computer and they conclude hence no spark - which I guess means they don't believe its the connector for the ODBII reader but the...
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    PATS nightmare!

    So, some wonderful member of society tried yanking my 99 explorer sport and only anaged to damage the PATS module clip that snaps into ring. After replacing it (just the clip was broken-used exact same module and have both og keys), nada. 2 locksmiths, nothing. Took it to Ford and they (after a...
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    Does New Instrument Cluster Need Programmed?

    I am getting an ECM and an Instrument cluster off of Ebay. I know the ECM has to be programmed to work with the truck but I have had several people tell me that the Instrument Cluster also needs to be programmed. It has something to do with the PATS technology and marries the keys, the...
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    1996 Ford Explorer Transmission Shift Solenoid Issues

    First, I want to say hello! First time Registering. Love this site, and has always been extremely helpful! I have a Transmission Solenoid problem. First, I was getting an error code of P0751 for Solenoid SS1/A. I replaced the whole harness and Solenoid A and car worked for a little while...
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    93 explorer bogging down and check engine light on

    I have a 93 explorer 4.0 OBD I it will start fine drive down the road and it wants to bog down with the pedal to the floor and the check engine light comes on. Now when it hits 3000 rpm the light goes off and it opens right up and seems fine. At the next stop sign or light same thing happens...
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    Computer

    Alright so after changing a ton of stuff I borrowed the computer out of my brothers ranger and now mine seems to be running alright. I need to get one of my own and I was wondering what the best is? Can I gain any fuel mileage in my OBD1 94? Would using a OBD2 computer do me any good or...
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    Need new ECU HELP !!

    My ECM died, after having problems with the engine starting and after few seconds dying , no throttle response, fuel system OK, sensors Ok the problem was the ECM !!! Now this explorer has a rare ECM number F87F 12B 523BA, can not find the part and I don't want to pay over 2.000 dollars to...
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    Fuel Pump/ECM Issues 91 Sport Manual Tran

    I have been having a helluva time with my 91 Explorer Sport (2 Door, Manual). Last Thursday it died at the store, got it restarted and it went about 100 yards before it acted like it was out of gas and died. After realizing that the fuel pump was not engaging I replaced the Fuel Pump, Fuel...
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    ECM Replacement

    I need to change the ECM and I notice on Rock Auto it says that I am confused if I can do this, or if I have to spend money on an EPROM programmer or something. It sounds like they do a general program when you buy it, but you need to tweak it? I need to get this done to pass smog since...
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    For Sale 2000 Explorer V6 ECM (automatic) - $80.00 OBO

    Engine Control Module for 2000 Ford Explorer, the 4.0L V6 SOHC engine, 2-wheel automatic trans. Works great, no rebuild or reprogram required! Will ship for $10.00 flat rate. PM or call (leave name, number and message) at 706-76Six-2833.
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    Cranks but wont fire....Plz help ASAP

    I would like to apologize in advance if this post seems excessively long, I just wanted to make sure to cover everything to help get an accurate diagnosis. So I have a 94 Mazda Navajo. Its the exact same thing as a 94 Ford Explorer Sport. The problem that I'm having is that it wont start. This...
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    Possible Computer failure 2002 explorer

    Hey all, I recently had a rebuilt trans installed in my 02 explorer. Once it was in and filled (filling was a probem but i resolved that), everything seemed to be going well. At approx 100 miles after installation I experienced a complete engine failure. I am not very inclined mechanically...
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    need people with experience with performance pcm modifications

    hi everyone, im a young guy and have very little experience with performance off-roading vehicles. i need some help figuring out what type of performance pcm modifications to do. my suv is a 1991 explorer eddie bauer 4dr 4wd. the modifications that i have done so far are headers, performance...
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    ECM needs to be replaced??

    My son recently bought a 1996 Explorer sans smog cert. Yes, I know. I've already given him the forehead slap but we must move on and now we're trying to get it to pass smog so we can complete the title transfer. His mech (they're in a different city from me) said it showed a PO761 code. Based...
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    98 XLT ECM troubles

    Howdy. We purchased a 1998 XLT Sport Explorer about two months ago. It is a 4.0, 2 door, auto tranny. The tranny started shifting hard between 2nd and 3rd as well as taking a long time to shift. It's been in the shop for almost three weeks now. They rebuilt the tranny completely, but are still...
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    computer help! how do i go about matching a replacement computer?

    hello, this is my first post. i have been glancing at this forum for a while and now that i made sa mistake i am wondering if anyone can help me soon with my question. basically i need to know what all to match up in replacing my pcm/ecu/ecm whatever you call it (they are the sam e thing...
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