Fitment notes: Compact battery for small engine; verify clearance
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Control Modules — 1996 Ford Aspire
Every control module on the 1994-1997 Ford Aspire — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS)1.5 hr R&Rno codingwith ABS (optional on base, standard on SE)
📍 engine compartment, driver side inner fender well, integrated with hydraulic control unit
⚠️ Bosch 2U system; module and HCU are one assembly. Code reading only, no programming.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)1.2 hr R&Rno coding
📍 engine compartment, driver side firewall, mounted to inner fender well
⚠️ EEC-IV system with separate calibration assembly; replacement requires correct part number match for engine/transmission/emissions. No field programming capability.
Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor (ABDM)0.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 center console, beneath center stack trim, above transmission tunnel
⚠️ Dual front airbags standard all years. No programming; fault codes clear automatically after repair.
Instrument Cluster (IC)0.6 hr R&Rno coding
📍 instrument panel, behind gauge cluster face
⚠️ Analog cluster with electronic speedometer input from PCM. No odometer programming available; mileage stored in cluster.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1996 Ford Aspire 1.3L I4 and can vary by trim.
🔧 Built by master technician Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years.