will a ford focus se run okay with a computer that is not from the ford dealer?

Asked by noemih726 Apr 30, 2014 at 11:02 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2000 ford focus se. the computer needed replacing 1 1/2 months ago so i bought a new computer from napa auto parts. i took the car and computer to the local ford dealer who flashed the computer. i now need a reflash on the computer according to my mechanic. I called the ford dealer and they said that i may need to replace the computer with a ford computer. is this true or can the computer in the car now be reflashed?

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Tom answered 3 years ago

I'm sure you can get the new one to work properly, either the dealer or your mechanic should step up. I wouldn't buy a new one from Ford, if you have to , purchase a used one with the correct part number and take the one from Napa back (if you can).

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