Fitment notes: Heavy duty application for 460ci V8; high cranking power required for large displacement engine
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Every control module on the 1980 Ford F-350 — 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
⚠️ Very rare; most 1980 F-350s remained carbureted. EEC-III used fixed calibration, no programming capability. Module contains non-replaceable PROM.
Electronic Ignition Control Module (Duraspark Module)0.4 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine compartment firewall, driver side, or mounted to inner fender near distributor
⚠️ Component-level solid-state ignition module, not programmable. No diagnostics capability. Replace with correct part number for distributor type. Standard on all 1980 F-350 engines.
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-350 460ci V8 and can vary by trim.
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