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How to solve the ECU problem on the Ford F-150?
Years 2009-2014

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In this guide, let's see how to solve the problem with the Ford F-150 engine control unit (ECU); in particular it fails to read the software and the diagnostic tool once connected to the OBD socket. One of the most frequent causes of failure is given by the OBD socket which fails to make contact; it often happens that, given the position in which it is located, it appears to be wet by water. So let's check the contact of the socket and go to waterproof this socket!
Posted on: 3 December 2022 by ScegliAuto

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