How do you reset the computer on a Ford Ranger?

To reset the pcm memory on a ford ranger you will need to disconnect the negative battery terminal and allow the battery terminal to be disconnected for at least 20 minutes, then reattach the cable and start the vehicle.

What does a Ford ECM do?

The Ford Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is the powerful computer that controls fuel injection, ignition, timing, and emissions standards. The ECM is in control of just the engine functions while the PCM controls functions for both the engine and the transmission.

What ECM do I have?

Locate the serial number on the car part. It should be either imprinted directly onto the metal of the part itself or on a sticker on the side of the part. ECM serial numbers are typically between nine and 10 digits long.

Can you just swap ECM?

Yes. There VIN number of the vehicle must be programmed into the new ECU. If it’s a factory ( OEM ) replacement, the whole ECU must be programmed.

What kind of engine does a Ford Ranger have?

The 4.0L OHV engine was produced until 2000 and was used in the Ford Explorer and Ranger. Output was 160hp and 225 ft·lbf. Though there is some variation, typically 155hp is quoted as horsepower for 1990-1992 applications.

When did the Ford Ranger switch to the SOHC?

Lifters ride on the cam and push rods that extend to rocker arms in the heads which push the valves. The Ford Ranger switched from the OHV 4.0L to the SOHC 4.0L in 2001. The Ford Explorer actually started using the SOHC 4.0L in 1997 along with the OHV 4.0L. It wasn’t until 2001 that Ford completely dropped the use of the OHV 4.0L in the Explorer.

What kind of engine does a 1997 Ford Explorer have?

The Ford Explorer actually started using the SOHC 4.0L in 1997 along with the OHV 4.0L. It wasn’t until 2001 that Ford completely dropped the use of the OHV 4.0L in the Explorer. So that means that a 1997-2000 Ford Explorer can have either a OHV 4.0L or SOHC 4.0L, so you definitely need to look at the intake manifold and see how it’s stamped.