Fitment notes: High CCA required for 460ci V8; heavy duty truck application
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Every control module on the 1980 Ford F-250 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Electronic Engine Control Module (EEC-III)1.2 hr R&Rno coding460 V8 with EFI (California emissions only)
📍 passenger side firewall, below master cylinder
⚠️ Ford's first truck ECM; extremely rare option, most 1980 F-250s remained carbureted. Fixed calibration, no programming capability. Module contains non-replaceable PROM.
Electronic Ignition Control Module (Duraspark Module)0.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment firewall, driver side, or inner fender near distributor
⚠️ Duraspark II solid-state ignition module standard on 1980 F-250. Controls ignition coil from distributor pickup. Not programmable; component-level replacement only. No OBD or diagnostics.
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 1980 Ford F-250 460ci V8 and can vary by trim.
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