PCM/ECM/ECU???? Same thing?

Jb1rd

Explorer
I am ready to do the PCM/ECM upgrade as I don't know what else to do with the hesitation/hiccup/stutter issue, it got noticeably better with the tune up but is still prevalent. From what I have read on google searches and some Ford specific forums the PCM rebuild/upgrade has seemed to rectify the problem for a lot of folks. My question is this, is the PCM the one that is in the front D/S top of the engine compartment? Also I want to make sure that that is the one I need to take out and send, is there another computer or are PCM-ECM-ECU the same thing? Thanks in advance, Jason
 

mgmetalworks

Explorer
Yes, the PCM is located where you're talking about. Ford calls it the Powertrain Control Module. Others call it an ECM or ECU.
 

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