Does pcm need to be coded to each vehicle?

[Bwicka]

Does anyone know if the pcm for any of the Mac’s have to be coded to specific vehicle or vin?
Bought a wrecked hybrid with driver fender peeled back , done the sheet metal repair , but the IDEAL location ford chose for the pcm ( lower front wheel well ) gave it some prime impact area prone problems.
Mine got hit , wiring appears fine , mounting bracket bent up.
Straightens bracket , powered up truck , 36 faults. Had communication through obd2 port, cleared faults , down to 6 ,pcm communication failure 3 of them , cyl head temp.,brake system .
Battery died by next day now have no communication through obd 2 port .
Have pulled under hood fuse box, awfull design for troubleshooting , checked all fuses and reinstalled.no communication still through obd 2 , am assuming pcm on this hybrid took a hit and has lost some circuits inside.
it’s only about 110$ for anew one , just wondering if forescan can code it or dealer only equip? I’d assume it would only be for anti theft as same pcm for a lot of models.( anything with this drivetrain).

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[Automate]

There is an experimental/beta version of FORScan that can write firmware/VIN to some Ford modules. Not sure if the Maverick PCM is one of the ones it can or not. Yes, multiple modules usually contain the VIN and they usually check to make sure they match.

 

[Exranger]

It will be married to the vin. Search fordtechmakeuloco he has a video to relearn a used or new one.

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