Need advice on PCM

[EASY30]

I have a 2008 Ford Edge SEL with 120,000 miles on it. The PCM is fried due to bad ignition coils. This is going to cost about $1,500 to repair. Should I get it fixed or try to trade it in? We have been looking at trading it in for a newer vehicle.

Edited September 11, 2017 by EASY30

[enigma-2]

You can replace the PCM for $250 here:

https://carcomputerexchange.com/ford/edge/2008-ford-edge-3-5l-pcm-ecm-engine-computer/prod_1911.html

 

New coils and plugs for $60 (these may not be the exact ones you need, but should give you a starting point)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/252596204201?dispItem=1&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-117182-37290-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.com%25252Fitm%25252Flike%25252F252596204201%25253Fchn%25253Dps%252526dispItem%25253D1%2526itemid%253D252596204201%2526targetid%253D325140202745%2526device%253Dm%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9016241%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D852943157%2526adgroupid%253D42890897225%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-325140202745%2526abcId%253D1128846%2526merchantid%253D113446445%2526gclid%253DCj0KCQjwxdPNBRDmARIsAAw-TUlXca0LjbOGS7MhOyiK7z2A7Tu2smbptrR31GISLJrvORf7pfR-e2oaAv-JEALw_wcB%2526srcrot%253D711-117182-37290-0%2526rvr_id%253D1306571668986&chn=ps&dispItem=1&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-117182-37290-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.com%25252Fitm%25252Flike%25252F252596204201%25253Fchn%25253Dps%252526dispItem%25253D1%2526itemid%253D252596204201%2526targetid%253D325140202745%2526device%253Dm%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9016241%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D852943157%2526adgroupid%253D42890897225%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-325140202745%2526abcId%253D1128846%2526merchantid%253D113446445%2526gclid%253DCj0KCQjwxdPNBRDmARIsAAw-TUlXca0LjbOGS7MhOyiK7z2A7Tu2smbptrR31GISLJrvORf7pfR-e2oaAv-JEALw_wcB%2526srcrot%253D711-117182-37290-0%2526rvr_id%253D1306571668986&ul_noapp=true

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Edited September 11, 2017 by enigma-2

[Brucifer]

If you can do a spark plug change, you can get a coil kit here:

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=BA5Z-12259-A&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

 

Check with your local dealer to see what price they might have and save on shipping, but you should be able to get a set of coils, plugs and gaskets for about $150. As long as you have the intake off, don't forget to replace the PCV.

 

How to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg7rmtKZ360&t=510s

 

As for the PCM:

 

https://circuitboardmedics.com/2007-2010-ford-edge-pcm-ecm-repair/

 

They will cost you $300 for a repair ($125 for testing, but if you know it's fried, no need for that) and roughly $60 for next-day-air shipping round trip. Keep in mind that it will be out of your hand for roughly four days : Ship To, Receive & Repair, Ship Back Following Day, You Receive It. Plenty of time to replace the coils. Wrap the unit in bubble wrap, then place and fill in a Large FedEx box for shipping.

 

Total cost of around $550 (high side)+ your time.

Edited September 11, 2017 by Brucifer