Revised Ignition Control Module (ICM) Connector (94-7-8)

WARNING: This page is about the Explorer 2D Utility, 4WD, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 1994-04-06
Reference number: 94-7-8

REVISED IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 94-7-8, Date of Issue: April 6, 1994

WIRING - REVISED IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR - FORMERLY CALLED ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM (EDIS) CONNECTOR - SERVICE TIP

APPLICATION

Model(s): Ford: 1994 Crown Victoria, Escort, Mustang, Taurus, Thunderbird

Lincoln-Mercury: 1994 Cougar, Grand Marquis, Mark VIII, Town Car, Tracer

Ford Light Truck: 1994 Aerostar, Explorer, Ranger

Bulletin No.: 94-7-8

Date: April 6, 1994

ISSUE:

Beginning 1/3/94 revised design ICM connectors are being used after the old style connectors are exhausted. The revised connector has a new seal and new design for better retention. Although the connectors are interchangeable, they pull apart differently.

ACTION:

If service is required, be aware of the new design when taking the ICM connector apart.

The previous style connector had a split beam that had to be pushed "down" while the connector was being pulled off. The word "PUSH" is embossed on the end of the split beam. See Fig 1 .
The revised style connector has a beam (not split) that must be pried "up", and then pulled off. See Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Old Style "Split Beam" Connector

Fig 2: New Style "Non Split Beam" Connector