Computer question

[Sunk]

What are the magic digits I need to match to replace my computer? Mine reads;


EEC-V ML2-712 8J04 MLC0

F87F - 12A650 - CAA G

68MT712A29 - AB 53362-167




http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-FORD-RANGER-ECM-ENGINE-COMPUTER-2-5-LITER-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-/230732098465?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b8b46ba1&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1287

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-98-FORD-RANGER-2-5L-MT-ENGINE-COMPUTER-ECM-ECU-F87F12A650TC-BRAIN-BOX-/180757050214?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ARanger&hash=item2a15f5b366&vxp=mtr#ht_1038wt_1270


The first one is cheap, but the second is a much closer match even though neither are the same year (though from what I've read, that doesn't matter).


Thanks

 

[DJ2.3]

I think the number right after EECV (ML2-712) is the hardware code. The F87 number is the part #, and the number right after that is the catch code or calibration number. Make sure you get one for the same engine and trans within a year or two and you probably will be ok. I have a ecu from a 92 mustang in my 94 ranger and none of the numbers match but it works ok.

 

[Sunk]

-Edit- Ninja'd ^


I've looked around a bit more and it looks like I need to match

F87F - 12A650 - CAA

I haven't found any that match that, but I have found an update

XL5F - 12A650 - BHB
(2 on eBay now)

Which has an update

XL5F - 12A650 - BHC

 

[Sunk]

Can I use one of the updated computers? Or is this something that I would better talking off talking to somebody at the dealership about?

 

[brother rat]

since you're in California, you probably need to make sure the computer came from a CA vehicle. is there a way to determine that from any of that nonsense code?

 

[Sunk]

It's not a CA truck, I purchased it in WA.