Ford Escape: Electronic Engine Controls / Removal and Installation - Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	418-537 Drill Bushing, Powertrain Control Module
Ford Diagnostic Equipment
6 mm Drill Bit

Removal

All vehicles

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Download the module information to the diagnostic tool using the Programmable Modules Installation routine.
   Refer to: Module Programming (418-01 Module Configuration, General Procedures).
   Use the General Equipment: Ford Diagnostic Equipment

1. Remove the LH fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

Vehicles without powertrain control module (PCM) security shield

1. Remove the bolts and the PCM cover.
   

Vehicles with powertrain control module (PCM) security shield

1. Use Suggested Tool: 418-537  Drill Bushing, Powertrain Control Module. Tool shown or a commercially available equivalent can be used.
   Use the General Equipment: 6 mm Drill Bit

All vehicles

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the retainers and the PCM .
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Upload the module information from the diagnostic tool using the Programmable Modules Installation routine.
   Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).
   Use the General Equipment: Ford Diagnostic Equipment

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Reprogram the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) .
   Refer to: Anti-Theft Key Programming - Scan Tool (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), General Procedures).
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.