86' F150...351 V8

Red1 · Nov 13, 2018

Never had the points replaced...Is it complicated to do?

Louis A · Nov 13, 2018

Never had the points replaced...Is it complicated to do?

Your 1986 F-150 does not have points! It has electronic ignition!

onefarmer · Nov 13, 2018

No points in most cars/trucks since 1975. Our 1975 F250 360 had electronic ignition.

Bruce(OR) · Nov 14, 2018

That '86 has an ignition module silver box about 5 inches square. It should be on the. . . Pass inner fender. (?)
It comes in two variations. This is directly where the wires meet the module box. Blue is one option and the other color currently escapes my
aging brain. Black?
I have a spare behind the seat at all times. I figure it is cheap $30 insurance.

D beatty · Nov 14, 2018

Like said no points. It does have a cap and rotor that need replaced at times along with plugs and wires.

pobo6 · Nov 14, 2018

Bruce, we had an '85 van with the same ignition module. Just like you, we always had a spare in the vehicle as those modules seem to croak at the wrong time. Very easy to replace and cheap insurance indeed.

Red1 · Nov 14, 2018

(severe red face)

Wonder why I couldn't find it on google! Never had the distributor cap off..just figured it had points underneath...

I most humbly thank you... :wink:

Red1 · Nov 14, 2018

My ignition mod is on the drivers side wheel well cover...And I've gotten stuck a couple times when it went out..Dang it! I thought you had to use a diagnostics tool to install and set one up. Does it just hookup to the existing harness? I may buy one..Had to call a tow truck one time when it went out..

Hobo,NC · Nov 14, 2018

BWD
Ignition Control Module

Part No. CBE7

SKU 18240090

Advance auto life time warranty

You pay more for it but worth the extra cost they are plug and play you don't even have to mount it just plug and play... You can get a cheap one it will haunt you get the BWD select life will be good...

Bob · Nov 14, 2018

(quoted from post at 12:01:01 11/14/18)

BWD
Ignition Control Module

Part No. CBE7

SKU 18240090

Advance auto life time warranty

You pay more for it but worth the extra cost they are plug and play you don't even have to mount it just plug and play... You can get a cheap one it will haunt you get the BWD select life will be good...

Two things...

1. By 1986, didn't certain Fords have the (in)famous "TFI" module rather than the "big box on the fender"? (Rock Auto shows both styles for the 1986 351.)

2. Whether the older-style "big box on the fender", or the "newer style" TFI module, the module is only a part of the failure equation... the ignition pickup coil or the electronic pickup for the TFI module are failure-prone, as well, in my humble experience and having a spare control box along won't always get you home!.

Red1 · Nov 14, 2018

Just bought the ign. module and distributor cap and rotor..Trying to find the window washer/radiator overflow resevour...

Brian Jasper co. Ia · Nov 14, 2018

The last year for points on a Ford was 1974...

Hobo,NC · Nov 14, 2018

Whut Bob said.

Yes I saw the TFI listed...

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