1997 Ford Thunderbird computer

1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
136,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RONALD
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I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO CHANGE MY COMPUTER
May 6, 2010 at 11:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Disconnect the battery and allow the vehicle to sit for aprox 10 minutes. Next, disconnect the wiring harness, then you can remove the computer. With the battery still disconnected, reverse the sequence.

Joe
May 14, 2010 at 3:21 AM
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Here is the location of the engine computer, (PCM). There is no programming necessary. Remove the kick panel on the passage side of the car, (inside) the computer is behind it. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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Feb 28, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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