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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1988LTD WAGON V8-302 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONELECTRONIC CONTROL ASSEMBLY (ECA)
1988 Ford LTD Wagon V8-302 5.0L
Electronic Control Assembly (ECA)
1988 Ford LTD Wagon V8-302 5.0LSECTION Electronic Control Assembly (ECA)
Fig. 6 Electronic control assembly (ECA):
The ECA is the brain of the EEC-IV system and is comprised of a processor and calibration assembly, Fig. 6. The processor receives input signals from the various sensors. The information obtained is used by the processor to activate engine control systems to obtain optimum emission control and engine performance
The calibration assembly is a permanent memory device that contains information. The processor applies the sensor inputs to the stored information to determine when and how long the various control systems should be applied.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.