Electronic Control Assembly

1987 Ford Thunderbird Base, 3.8 3SECTION Electronic Control Assembly

The Electronic Control Assembly (ECA), located in the dash, or under front passenger seat, is the center of the EEC IV system. It receives information from many sensors, evaluates data, and then sends signals to various relays, solenoids, and other actuators.

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