A1 CARDONE 78-8153 engine control module (ecm) for the 1998 Ford F-150 V8 4.6L and other vehicles is a remanufactured computer that controls engine operation. ECM stands for electronic control module; a powertrain control module also controls the transmission.
- Critical components are re-soldered or replaced during remanufacturing
- Each unit is 100% computer tested
- Tested with automated computer equipment or bench-tested, depending on application
- Re-soldered connections on critical components help prevent intermittent failures
- On-car vehicle validation tests durability and performance
- Reverse engineering shows why the original unit failed, so design weaknesses can be corrected
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 78-8153 engine control module (ecm)
- Fits: 1998 Ford F-150 V8 4.6L and other vehicles
- Condition: Remanufactured
A check engine light that stays on after a reset, an engine that shuts off for no reason or intermittent starting can mean the module is failing, though poor grounds or a bad wiring harness may be behind them instead. Find the cause before you replace the module.
Fits
It fits the 1998 Ford F-150 V8 4.6L and the 1998 Ford F-250 V8 4.6L, and each takes one module.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Length: 8 in
- Width: 154.94 mm (6.1 in)
- Height: 1.6 in
- Terminals: 104 pin terminals
- Connector: 1 rectangular connector
Build and materials
- Condition: Remanufactured
- Grade: Standard replacement
- Flashable: Yes
- Removable PROM: No
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One engine control module and one instruction sheet. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new hardware, since the old pieces may not be reusable.
Installation notes
- The module must be properly flash programmed for the vehicle.
- Not every Ford needs a PATS reset; where the Ford passive anti-theft system is fitted, an on-car relearn is required.
- Some older Ford applications have a calibration module that must be transferred to the replacement.
Interchange: F85F12A650MA · F85F12A650MB · F85Z12A650MA · F85Z12A650MB
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
F85F12A650MA, F85F12A650MB, F85Z12A650MA, F85Z12A650MB
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the A1 CARDONE ecm 78-8153 right for a 1998 Ford F-250 V8 4.6L?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 78-8153 fits the 1998 Ford F-250 V8 4.6L, and each truck takes one module.
Does the 78-8153 module come with mounting hardware?
No. This remanufactured module comes with an instruction sheet, but mounting hardware is not included.
How many pins does the 78-8153 connector have?
A1 CARDONE 78-8153 has one rectangular connector with 104 pin terminals.
Can loss of spark mean this ECM has failed?
It can, as can a check engine light that stays on after a reset or intermittent starting. A shop can test the module to confirm whether it is the cause.
Does Ford number F85F12A650MA match this remanufactured ECM?
Yes. F85F12A650MA is one of the numbers this remanufactured A1 CARDONE 78-8153 module replaces.
