on the driver side valve cover be careful not to break the plugs on it when changing it out
It is located on the driver side of the engine right of the turbo. you take the 2 bolts out of the coolant reservoir and move it a little and it is right below it. Its a chrome looking box.
THE FICM RELAY IS LOCATED BY THE DRIVERS CORNER IT IS GRAY AND HAS BIG BLADE TERMINALS ON IT NOT HARD TO MISS
timing is computer controled base timing is done when gears are put on and timing marks are allined. there is not normally a timing problem there can be problems with sensors and wiring or pcm/ficm.
Fuel Injection Control Module. (FICM)
On a 1996 Ford Powerstroke, the Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment, near the valve cover. It's mounted to the engine's cylinder head, typically behind the turbocharger and just above the fuel injectors. Accessing it may require removing some components for better visibility and reach.
There are two. The FICM fuel injection control module is located on top of the drivers side valve cover and the PCM powertrain control module is located in the drivers side finder behind the battery.
The P1661 code in a 1996 Ford Power Stroke typically indicates a problem with the fuel injector control module (FICM) or its circuit. This code can be triggered by issues such as poor connections, damaged wiring, or a faulty FICM. It’s essential to diagnose the specific cause to ensure proper fuel delivery and engine performance. Checking the associated wiring and connections, as well as testing the FICM, are recommended steps for troubleshooting.
FICM on a paycheck typically stands for "Federal Insurance Contributions Act Medicare." It refers to the portion of payroll taxes that fund Medicare, which provides health coverage for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities. This tax is deducted from employees' wages and is separate from Social Security taxes.
The real question is what is good about a 6.0? Ive been a Ford diesel tech for about 4 years now and 6.0 are one of the most unreliable engines. I work in Wyoming, where almost all of the trucks are diesel. The 6.0 has numerous injector problems, EGR cooler problems, EGR problems, FICM (Fuel Injection Control Module), Head problems and various other problems. There are good 6.0s out there. I worked on one that had over 1 million miles on it and this was the first time it had ever been in a shop.
FICM on a payroll stub typically stands for "Federal Insurance Contributions Act Medicare." It refers to the Medicare tax that is withheld from an employee's paycheck to fund the Medicare program, which provides health insurance for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities. This deduction is part of the overall FICA taxes, which also include Social Security contributions.
On top of the left (Drivers side) valve cover. Can't miss it don't froget it needs to be programed at a ford dealership! Powerstroke57
Assuming you have fuel in the tank and your both your fuel filters are reasonably clean, there are two main reasons: Either your Fuel Injector Control Module (FICM) is bad or your high pressure oil pump is bad. To check the FICM: The FICM is on top of the engine, underneath the firewall, right in front of the steering wheel. On the top of the FICM, there is an oval plate held in by two T-20 torx screws. Remove this plate and you will see four screws underneath, and check the voltage between the screw head closest to the driver's side (be careful to just touch the screw) and any good ground. You should get 48-49 volts. If it's not more than 45 volts, your FICM is bad. A new one is over $500 from Ford and you'll need to get them to reprogram it for another $300 or so. The better way is to send it off to one of the guys on eBay that will rebuild it for $250 or so and mail it back to you with a one year guarantee. Since it came from your vehicle, it's already programmed for your peripherals. That way you don't have to shell out the extra $300 for Ford to program it to match it back to your vehicle. The other major concern is that the high pressure oil pump (located in the top center of your engine) has gone bad. If it has, it's either blown the D-shaped O-ring in the back or just completely died an untimely death at about 175K miles. The 6.0 uses the high pressure oil from this pump to open the fuel rails. It's supposed to generated pressures between 900- 3,000 PSI. Without those pressures, the fuel rails don't open and you get no fuel to the injectors. If it is this pump that's bad, get ready to tear the top half of your engine off and install a new one. If you have it done, you're looking at between $1,700 - $3,500 depending on your mechanic. ~ Seán