How do I reset the ECU on a 1986 Mustang 5.0L?

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Request for Question Clarification by redhoss-ga on 10 Feb 2005 07:06 PST

Have you tried disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes.

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Clarification of Question by baldbc-ga on 10 Feb 2005 09:36 PST

I have not tried anything yet. If I disconnect the battery, how will I
know if the reset is successful? (no check engine light or anything, I
am replacing the O2 sensors and am told I need to reset the ECU)

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RedHoss is correct. 

You need to disconnect the battery for a period of time. 20 minutes is
probably excessive, but that amount of time will definetly reset your
ECU.

Every time the battery discharges on my Cobra, my ECU resets, and is
evident by a gage sweep and display test. On your year model I'm not
sure what "proof" you will get, but it will definetly be reset.

Cool, thank you both!