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Controls Pack Installation Manual

2011-2014 5.0L 4V

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Topic Page

1.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………… 2
2.0 Overview………………………………………………………………………………… 2
3.0 Included Components…………………………………………………………………. 3-7
4.0 Tools Required………………………………………………………………………… 7
5.0 Pre-Installation of Harness and Parts………………………………………………... 7
6.0 Harness Wire Colors and Connector Locations…………………………………… 8
7.0 Harness Installation…………………………………………………………………… 9
8.0 I/P Pigtail Wiring Connections……………………………………………………….. 10
9.0 Ford Performance Power Distribution Box Installation (recommended)………… 10-11
10.0 Fuel System…………………………………………………………………………… 11-12
11.0 Initial Start Up…………………………………………………………………………... 12
12.0 Fuses & Relays………………………………………………………………………… 13
13.0 Troubleshooting Tips………………………………………………………………… 13
14.0 Connector Faces……………………………………………………………………….. 14-15

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This kit was developed by Ford Performance to allow performance enthusiasts to easily install today’s modern muscle into
street rods from yesterday. We have developed this system to take the complexity and mystery out of installing a 2011-
2014 Mustang Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) engine into your vehicle. The system supports manual transmission only.

NOTE: This system does not support cruise control.

2.0 OVERVIEW

This booklet provides a step by step guide for the preparation and installation of the controls pack. Please read the
instructions thoroughly before starting the installation. If you have any questions, contact Ford Performance Technical
Support at (800) 367-3788.

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3.0 COMPONENTS INCLUDED

3.1 Cowl Wiring Harness

CM-14A006-A5LD
This harness is labeled and includes all connections required to power up and run your engine equipped with a 2011-2014
factory engine harness.

3.2 Accelerator Pedal

BR3Z-9F836-D

This pedal is required for correct electrical interface with the PCM. The engine will not operate correctly without
this exact pedal.

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3.3 Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

CM-12A650-A5LA (5.0L 4V)

Commonly referred to as the engine computer, or ‘brain’, this PCM is calibrated for operation with a stock BR33-9600-BC
air cleaner assembly (included with this kit) and ‘Return Style’ fuel system as shown on page 14. The PCM is designed for
under-hood mounting but may also be located in the wet cowl/wiper motor area or passenger compartment of the vehicle if
desired. Wiring modifications may be required to support location of the PCM in either of these two areas. The pictures
below show an example of the PCM installed in the wet cowl area.

PCM Calibration Application Notes:

 The calibration provided in this PCM will NOT work with the ‘Returnless’ fuel system as used on factory Mustang
vehicles. Use of a return style fuel system is required. Refer to section 9 of this manual for more information on
fuel system requirements for this PCM.
 The Air Filter Assembly with Integral Mass Air Flow Sensor included with this kit must be used to achieve
acceptable engine performance. Refer to section 3.5 for more information about Air Inlet System requirements.
 Premium Fuel Only (91 Octane or higher).

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NOTE: Due to the fuel system requirement described above, installation of this PCM in ANY Production Mustang
vehicle will result in a no-start condition!

3.4 Universal Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor (UEGO)

8F9A-9Y460-EA

Two UEGO sensors provide wide range feedback to the PCM for closed loop air fuel ratio control.
* Apply a light coat of anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the UEGOs before installing. This lubricant will damage the
sensor element so make sure no lubricant comes in contact with the sensor element. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

The engine harness and controls package M-6017-A504V is designed to operate with the UEGO sensors in the
2011-2012 Mustang GT stock locations. Moving the UEGO sensors to alternate locations can result in the need to
recalibrate the PCM.

Here are some tips if sensors have to be relocated.

The best option is to locate the sensor so it is sampling from all 4 cylinders and at a distance that does not require
modification of the UEGO harness.
NOTE: Modification of the UEGO harness can affect function of UEGO sensor.

If your header design will not allow you to sample all 4 cylinders without UEGO harness modifications, a better alternative
is locating the UEGO sensor to sample from a single cylinder.

The cylinders that have (on average) the closest A/F ratio to the bank average are cylinder #4 (on bank 1) and cylinder #7
(on bank 2). If that's not possible due to packaging constraints, the next best choices are cylinder #3 (on bank 1) and
cylinder #8 (on bank 2). Calibration required!

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3.5 Air Cleaner Assembly with Integral Mass Air Flow Sensor
BR33-9600-BC

IMPORTANT NOTE: The calibration of the PCM you have received requires use of this air box/MAF sensor system
exactly as received. Any changes to the air inlet system will result in changes to how the air entering the engine is
measured and will require modification to the PCM's calibration.

Ford Performance Part recognizes that it may not be practical to package this Air Box/MAF sensor system in some vehicle
applications. The recommendations listed below are intended to serve as guidelines for designing an air inlet system that
will provide good control system performance once the control system calibration has been modified to work with the new
Air Inlet System:

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1) Flow Profile: the MAF sensor should be located on a straight section of zip tube where the flow profile is
generally uniform. If the sensor cannot be located on a straight section put the sensor on the outside radius of the
zip tube so the sensor is located in the higher flow velocity area.

2) Flow Area: Keep the cross sectional area of the MAF sensor tube as close as possible to the cross sectional
area of the original induction system.

3) Flow quality: minimize flow direction changes and maintain smooth tubing to minimize air flow disturbances and
turbulence.

4) Flow pulsation: install sensor at least 6 to 8 inches upstream of the throttle body.

5) Transient performance: installing the sensor too far upstream of the throttle body (>24 inches) will result in
transient lean/rich spikes due to the additional amount of time required for the measured air flow to travel from the
MAF sensor to the intake manifold.
6) MAF sensor contamination: A) install sensor in upper half of cross sectional area to minimize possibility of
condensation coming in contact with the MAF sensor element. In other words, if a clock is superimposed on a
cross section of the zip tube, the sensor should be installed somewhere equal to or above the 9:00 and 3:00
positions. Most OEM applications have the sensor located at the 9:00 or 3:00 location. B) Sensor must be
installed downstream of air filter and upstream of blow-by inlet. Ideally, sensor should be located 3 diameters
upstream of the blow-by inlet.

4.0 TOOLS REQUIRED

In addition to a common assortment of sockets, wrenches and screwdrivers, you will also need the following:

 Wire Strippers
 Digital Volt/Ohm Meter
 Solder Gun / Solder
 Electrical Tape / Shrink Tubing
 Hand Drill
 Hole Saw
 Utility Knife

5.0 PRE-INSTALLATION

 PCM mounting location is limited by the lengths of the 2 corresponding leads into which the PCM is connected.
These leads are an integral part of the CRATE ENGINE HARNESS (not included with Controls Pack)
 Ford Performance Power Distribution Box must be mounted within 60” of the vehicle battery as dictated by the
Battery+/ Ground Lead Lengths of the controls pack wiring harness
 Lay out the harness and components first in order to ensure that the wiring leads will reach everywhere you intend
them to. This is a good reality check before you drill any holes or mount any components!

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6.0 HARNESS WIRE COLORS AND CONNECTOR LOCATIONS

Item Connector # Description Item Connector # Description

A - FPPDB J C1571 UEGO#1 RH
B - Battery ground BL K C1572 UEGO#2 LH
C C251 Data Link Connector L - Starter Solenoid Feed
D - Speed Dial Blunt Leads M C175T 50-way transmission pocket
E C257 CPP-BT N C175B 70-way cowl pocket
F C2040 APPS O C146 Auxiliary Inline to Engine harness
G C160A I/P Pigtail Connector P - Cooling Fan Feed/Ground
H - Vsout Blunt Lead Q C102A Alternator
I C160B I/P Pigtail R C128 MAF

NOTE: Cooling fan is switched on at 195F, turns off at 190F. This is based on inferred engine coolant temperature.
Engine coolant temperature is inferred from the cylinder head temperature. Inferred coolant temperature may not
be the same as actual coolant temperature.

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7.0 HARNESS INSTALLATION

Important Note on the Starting System

This kit includes connections and installation instructions for PCM controlled engine starting; however, it is not required
that the customer utilize this option. Customers may choose to use their existing non-PCM controlled starting system if
desired. If non-PCM controlled starting is used, unused blunt leads should be cut to ~2” length and sealed using heat
shrink.

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8.0 I/P PIGTAIL WIRING CONNECTIONS

8.1 Locate each of the Blunt Leads from connector C160B. This is where you will need to make all of the soldered
connections for the harness.

8.2 Connect the blunt leads as follows:

A. Blunt Lead 1(pin1) – Fuel Pump (Dark Green): Connect to Fuel Pump positive. Separate ground for fuel
pump must be provided. The fuel pump will be running any time key is on.

B. Blunt Lead 2(pin5) – Ignition Switch Position (Red/Light Green Wire): Connect this wire to a SINGLE
SOURCE on the ignition switch that provides 12 Volts when the key is in the ‘Start’ (cranking) and ‘Run’
position. It is imperative that this circuit be reliable, the PCM will interpret an intermittent voltage on this
signal as a request to shut down the engine! (Hint, if your engine shuts down after a hard launch check here
first).

C. Blunt Lead 3(pin3)– Starter Motor Request (Red/Light Blue): Connect to start node of ignition switch so
that 12 volts is provided when engine starting is requested.*

D. Blunt Lead 5(pin7) - CTO (Tan/Yellow): This wire is the tachometer lead. This is not a mandatory
connection.*

9.0 Ford Performance Power Distribution Box Installation (recommended)

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10.0 Fuel System

The PCM is calibrated for a return style fuel system as shown below.

Notes:

- Set regulator to maintain 55 psi delta fuel pressure across injector (55 psi at fuel rail with engine off):
- Use only AN type fuel fitting to interface with OEM fuel rail.
- Fuel pressure regulator must have reference to manifold vacuum.

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Fuel pump requirements: 155L/Hr minimum at 55psi

Fuel pump location

A common and often overlooked problem is the location of the fuel pump or pumps. Optimally, the fuel pump should be
mounted IN THE TANK to reduce the possibility of pump cavitation. Cavitation is essentially localized boiling caused by a
reduction in pressure, generally occurring on the inlet side of a pump. This localized boiling results in fuel vapor bubbles
which will reduce the volume of fuel the pump is capable of delivering to the engine. Any reduction in pressure or increase
in temperature at the inlet side of the pump increases the chances that cavitation will occur. For this reason, it is always
best to either have the pump inside the tank immersed in fuel or (in the case of an external pump) gravity fed, which will
increase the pressure on the inlet side of the pump. If the fuel pump has to “pull” the fuel, this will result in a reduction in
pressure at the fuel pump inlet potentially allowing cavitation and, thus, vapor bubbles to develop. These vapor bubbles are
then drawn into the fuel pump and exit the high-pressure side of the fuel pump as compressed vapor.

They travel the entire length of the fuel system and are expelled through the fuel injector. This can cause issues ranging
from stumbles and hesitations to engine damage due to insufficient fuel delivery and lean A/F ratios. Sometimes this
problem can characterize itself by only appearing when the weather gets warmer, which can confound the diagnosis of the
issue. In certain cases, it may seem to only develop when driving on certain surfaces, because pavement
reflects more heat than an off-road 4x4 trail. Remember, more heat and lower pressure on the inlet side of the pump
means a greater chance of cavitation, which is to be avoided whenever possible.

If you are using an external mounted fuel pump, you should run a very coarse (typically around 100 micron) filter on the
inlet side of the fuel pump, and a finer (typically around 10 micron) filter on the outlet side of the pump. A paper filter is
NOT recommended on the inlet of the fuel pump because it can cause a restriction in fuel flow which, as mentioned
previously, can lead to cavitation.

Warning: It is highly recommended that an inertia switch is incorporated into the fuel pump wiring to turn off the
fuel pump in event of an accident.

11.0 INITIAL START UP

The following information assumes completion of each of the previous steps of this installation manual

11.1 Check all fluid levels, electrical and fluid connections.

11.2 Pressurize the fuel system by turning the key on. Inspect the entire fuel system (from tank to engine) for leaks.
If any leaks are found, do not proceed further until these have been corrected.

11.3 Start Engine. Check for leaks and/or noises that may indicate a problem.

CAUTION: Be certain to run the vehicle in a well ventilated area.

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12.0 Fuses & Relays

The following diagram outlines the array of fuses and relays included in the controls pack wiring harness, and the function
of each.
NOTE: Do NOT replace any of the fuses with a higher value than those specified below.

13.0 Troubleshooting tips:

The following troubleshooting tips are intended for you to run a few quick tests to roughly determine what the issues are
before calling or find a solution yourself:

 Always double check all your grounds. The wirings included in this kit are extremely sensitive to ground issues.
Secure all the connections from chassis grounds to battery negative. Do a continuity test with your multimeter
between all your ground terminals and battery ground.
 Check for all you reference voltage 5V, make sure they are not short to elsewhere. Use a multimeter to measure
the voltage. The reference voltage are sent out from PCM, if wirings are all good and still you have a different
voltage level, PCM might not be properly calibrated.
 If you don’t have any power at all, check for your ignition switch, ignition relay R6 and PCM relay R1 wirings. You
should have 12V at both relay outputs once ignition on, which is fused via F5 and F1 separately. Again use a
meter to measure the voltage at F5 and F1, 12V expected, there are tiny holes on all mini fuses for your probe to
thrust in.
 If ignition circuitry works but no cranking, check for your starter switch and starter relay R3 wirings. You should
have 12V at the relay output WHEN you push the start button. Use a meter to measure the voltage at the Starter
solenoid leads from harness(disconnect from starter), 12V expected WHEN you push the start button.
 If your engine will only crank but not fire up, fuel system malfunction can be the cause in most cases. First make
sure that you have 12V at fuel pump + and all injectors when key on. Measure the pressure at your fuel rail it
should start building up once you hit starter button.

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14.0 Connector Faces (C for Cowl Pocket, T for Transmission pocket)

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