1990 FORD F-250

4.9L I6•4WD•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,268 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,454/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

538 jobs across 18 categories

body (41)

brakes (41)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (34)

electrical (75)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (61)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (23)

ignition (15)

interior (24)

maintenance (32)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (48)

transmission (44)

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body · 41

brakes · 41

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 34

electrical · 75

emissions · 1

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engine · 61

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 23

ignition · 15

interior · 24

maintenance · 32

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 48

transmission · 44

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139 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (38)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 65

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

850 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

90 Ah

Amp Hours

160 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions11.94" × 7.5" × 7.56"

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Fitment notes: 4WD models may require higher CCA rating for cold weather operation

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Every control module on the 1987-1991 Ford F-250 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.

Electronic Instrument Cluster (EIC)1.8 hr R&Rno codingOptional electronic cluster (XLT Lariat trim)

📍 Integrated into instrument panel behind gauge face

⚠️ Digital/electronic display option; majority of F-250s used analog mechanical clusters.

Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS)1.5 hr R&Rno codingWith optional rear-wheel ABS (RABS)

📍 Under hood on driver-side frame rail near master cylinder

⚠️ Rear-wheel ABS only; no programming, code reading via self-test connector. Not available until 1989 model year.

Electronic Engine Control (EEC)1.0 hr R&Rno coding

📍 Behind battery on driver-side inner fender apron

⚠️ EEC-IV system standard on all gasoline engines; calibration assembly must match application. 7.3L IDI diesel has no EEC module.

Electronic Automatic Transmission Control (EATX)1.0 hr R&Rno codingE4OD automatic transmission (1989-1991)

📍 Integrated with EEC module on driver-side inner fender apron

⚠️ E4OD transmission control integrated into EEC-IV processor; earlier automatics (C6, AOD) are fully hydraulic with no module.

Speed Control Amplifier (SCA)0.6 hr R&Rno codingWith factory cruise control

📍 Under hood on driver-side firewall near brake booster

⚠️ Electromechanical servo amplifier; no programming capability.

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32 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (32)

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