Help needed Front Electronic Module FEM 2002-2005

[biddle]

Update: shift indicator lights are not working. Exterior parking lights are working as intended.

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[Policus]

I’m not sure whether anybody else has experienced this problem but even in the Thunderbird manual I cannot find any reference as to how to remove the auxiliary junction box that is an obstruction to removing the FEM. The manual suggests there are two nuts that need to be removed. I’m not sure whether they are underneath a cover, but I can’t find them any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[biddle]

I’m not sure whether anybody else has experienced this problem but even in the Thunderbird manual I cannot find any reference as to how to remove the auxiliary junction box that is an obstruction to removing the FEM. The manual suggests there are two nuts that need to be removed. I’m not sure whether they are underneath a cover, but I can’t find them any help would be greatly appreciated.

The removal instructions are on post #1-

Thread 'Help needed Front Electronic Module FEM 2002-2005'

Oct 3, 2017

My lights went off and my drivers window would not go down. The radio would not turn off when the door was opened and the windows do not drop. this happened twice in two days.

I am sure it is the front electronic module. Anyone know what to do and where to take it?


MODERATOR NOTE 2020- We've found a direct source for the FEM's!
You can now purchase a remanufactured FEM directly from a Ford dealer with a 2 year warranty! These FEM’s we are remanufactured by Ford and are covered by the nationwide Ford warranty for 2 years/unlimited mileage. The part numbers listed below are all...

• Gus Gutz
• 2002 2003 2004 2005 circuit cranks but won't start dash died dead car dtc electrical problems fem fem electronic module front electronic control module fuse help horn instrument cluster kick panel lighting problems radio quit short window
• Replies: 87
• Forum: 2002 - 2005 Retro Ford Thunderbird

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[doug7740]

I’m not sure whether anybody else has experienced this problem but even in the Thunderbird manual I cannot find any reference as to how to remove the auxiliary junction box that is an obstruction to removing the FEM. The manual suggests there are two nuts that need to be removed. I’m not sure whether they are underneath a cover, but I can’t find them any help would be greatly appreciated.

There are two 10mm nuts that hold the connector box in place.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue

 

[Policus]

There are two 10mm nuts that hold the connector box in place.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue

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Thanks Doug, I had removed the two nuts and swung the junction box as far away as I could but still couldn’t clear the bottom right tab on the FEM. I was literally trying to pry the box aside so much that I thought I would break something and still couldn’t get it "aside" far enough. Alternatively, I am attempting to remove the unit with the connectors on the left side of the FEM and covers the upper left tab of the FEM (the one that serves no purpose). The unit is supposedly just clipped to a metal bracket underneath. Hopefully with that removed, I can finally extract the FEM. Thanks for your help though

 

[doug7740]

I have removed many of these modules and if you don't pull the module straight out sometimes it gets caught on the two mounting studs. Here is a really good video which has step by instructions on how to remove the FEM.

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doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue

 

[BigAl]

My first real problem with the car. My directional signals stopped working. While attempting to troubleshoot the problem I found that when I turn on the directional signal, left or right, it turns on the running lights. Not the headlights just the side markers, the taillights, and the fog lights. The blinkers don't work at all. My first thoughts was the FEM but I don't want to pull it out if it's possibly something else. Anybody else ever have this problem? What should I look for?

 

[biddle]

My first real problem with the car. My directional signals stopped working. While attempting to troubleshoot the problem I found that when I turn on the directional signal, left or right, it turns on the running lights. Not the headlights just the side markers, the taillights, and the fog lights. The blinkers don't work at all. My first thoughts was the FEM but I don't want to pull it out if it's possibly something else. Anybody else ever have this problem? What should I look for?

This has already been discussed. Start reading on post #1

Thread 'Help needed Front Electronic Module FEM 2002-2005'

Oct 3, 2017

My lights went off and my drivers window would not go down. The radio would not turn off when the door was opened and the windows do not drop. this happened twice in two days.

I am sure it is the front electronic module. Anyone know what to do and where to take it?


MODERATOR NOTE 2020- We've found a direct source for the FEM's!
You can now purchase a remanufactured FEM directly from a Ford dealer with a 2 year warranty! These FEM’s we are remanufactured by Ford and are covered by the nationwide Ford warranty for 2 years/unlimited mileage. The part numbers listed below are all...

• Gus Gutz
• 2002 2003 2004 2005 circuit cranks but won't start dash died dead car dtc electrical problems fem fem electronic module front electronic control module fuse help horn instrument cluster kick panel lighting problems radio quit short window
• Replies: 87
• Forum: 2002 - 2005 Retro Ford Thunderbird

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