1998 Ford Explorer pcm issues

1998 FORD EXPLORER
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DREAMWIZARD27
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My explorer wouldn't start for two weeks, and I replaced the pcm with one from a 1997, mine is a 98 equipped with pats. it started, but runs poor. The replacement pcm, same that was in the truck came in, but after putting it in, it didn't start again, will this problem be fixed when I get it flashed and reprogrammed?
Aug 10, 2010 at 1:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It should be fine after having it reflashed. As far as your vehicle, make sure you get a PCM with the exact same part number as the old one or you will end up with several different problems.
Aug 10, 2010 at 11:08 PM
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DREAMWIZARD27
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I got the exact same one that was in there before, f87f-12a650-bjb, however when I called the dealer, they did a vin search and said the part number was f8pz-12a650-dja, I can't find any by that part number. Is it possible that is just a dealer number, or could the pcm have been the wrong one all along? Also, I read that the truck will not even crank when one not married to the pats and key is installed, is that true?
Aug 11, 2010 at 12:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It should crank but not start. I think you have the wrong computer for your vehicle.
Aug 11, 2010 at 10:41 PM