Fitment notes: High-output battery required for 7.3L V8; located under hood
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Every control module on the 2023-2026 Ford F-250 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
📍 Behind center instrument panel, above center floor tunnel near BCM
🔧 Ford FDRS + J2534
⚠️ Central network hub and security gateway; stores security access codes; critical for all module communication; replacement requires factory authentication
⚠️ Mileage programming requires security gateway authentication; as-built configuration for feature display; 12-inch digital cluster available
Passive Anti-Theft System Module (PATS)security gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated within BCM
🔧 Ford FDRS + J2534
⚠️ Function integrated in BCM; key programming and PCM security link require security gateway authentication
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Wiper blades
Super Duty pickups do not have rear wipers; 2026 assumed continuation of current generation
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 2020–2026 Ford F-250 7.3L Godzilla V8 and can vary by trim.
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