Turn ignition off. Locate PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE LOCATION table. Using a DVOM, check continuity between ground and PCM connector pins. See IDENTIFYING PCM GROUND PINS. See Figure. If continuity does not exist, repair open ground circuit as necessary. If continuity exists, go to next step.

IDENTIFYING PCM GROUND PINS

Application			PCM Ground Pin No.
Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car			3, 25, 51, 77 & 103
Contour, Cougar & Mystique			24, 51, 77 & 103
Econoline
4.2L & 4.6L			24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103
5.4L			3, 24, 25, 51, 77 & 103
6.8L			3, 23, 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103
Expedition & Navigator			3, 25, 51, 77 & 103
Mustang			24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103
3.8L			24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103
4.6L 2-Valve			3, 25, 51, 77 & 103
4.6L 4-Valve			25, 51, 77 & 103
Pickup
F150 & F250
4.2L & 4.6L			24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103
5.4L			3, 25, 51, 77 & 103
Super-Duty Models			3, 23, 24, 51, 76, 77 & 103
Ranger			24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103
Sable & Taurus			24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103
Taurus SHO			3, 23, 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103
Windstar
3.0L			24, 51, 76, 77 & 103
3.8L			24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103

Touch negative lead of voltmeter to a good ground. With vehicle running, backprobe positive lead of voltmeter to each ground terminal. Voltmeter should indicate less than one volt. If reading is greater than one volt, check for open, corrosion or loose connection on ground lead.

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.

Safety Warning

Ground Circuits

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When to See a Mechanic

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