Matt416 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I have a 2010 TC that is having transmission/torque converter issues. After some troubleshooting, as near as I can figure it is a PCM issue. New PCMs from Ford are nearly non-existent (there is one in Ohio) and expensive, so I tried looking for an after market one. I found several companies in Florida and New York that claim to have them, but the company reviews are terrible. I'm not even sure a new PCM will solve the problem, so I don't want to spend a ton of money. Any suggestions on a source for a PCM replacement? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 A new PCM will need to be programmed with the proper firmware and vehicle configuration (VIN etc). I don't know the details on how to do this. Maybe use Forscan or Ford IDS. Have you searched online salvage yards? Try car-part.com. But I doubt any PCM will be plug and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt416 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Hi Don, Thanks for the reply. There are a few companies (with horrible reviews) that claim they can send me a pre-programmed PCM for my vehicle that would be plug and play, but I am very skeptical. I am especially doubtful it would work because the Ford database (parts department) says my vehicle has power windows and a chip in my ignition key, which it does not. I have contacted Ford Corporate, but am still waiting for a explanation and a solution for why there is a discrepancy between what Ford thinks I have in my vehicle and reality. I contacted a few used parts companies and if they have one that might work for me, there is no refund, just an exchange, and all of them only had one in stock, so an exchange is worthless (in other words, no warranty). Also, if I did get one that worked well, I could not be sure that a Ford dealership could program it properly. I guess I should be asking if anyone else has had this problem. I need to get this discrepancy worked out before I can pursue getting a replacement PCM. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) Look for an independent shop that can program PCMs (they have the software etc). They will have experience with these types of problems. Ford has a database for the "as built" configuration for every vehicle. This is easy to get. If the PCM is from the same model year the firmware is likely the same. Uploading your TCs configuration file is easy with Forscan. But I don't know if the ignition security/key codes (called PATS) is in the PCM on your TC. Forscan can recode PATS on most older vehicles (like yours). I suggest your source a used PCM and also a shop that will take on this repair. Then....IF.... you are adventurous and want to save money you can research Forscan and the PATS issue (on the Forscan forum) and try to install the PCM yourself. If you fail you can take it to the shop. I don't recommend a dealership because they like to install new parts only and don't usually have the initiative or desire to find clever solutions. Plus they are very expensive. Good luck. Edited June 13, 2022 by Don Ridley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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