Cardone Relay Control Module
Cardone Remanufactured Relay Control Modules: Engineered to Outlast OEM
When a vehicle's relay control module — also known as an RCM or RCC — begins to fail, the consequences can ripple across multiple electrical systems at once. The relay control module acts as an electronic command center, managing the switching of power to critical components like the fuel pump, air conditioning compressor, and cooling fans. Getting a precise, reliable replacement is non-negotiable, and that's exactly where Cardone has built its reputation.
Relay control modules from Cardone fall under the brand's industry-respected remanufacturing platform, a process refined over more than 50 years of reverse-engineering experience. Rather than simply swapping out failed components, Cardone engineers analyze why original parts fail in the first place — then improve the design before the unit ever leaves the facility. This philosophy, captured in the brand's guiding principle of "We Build It Better," is what separates a Cardone remanufactured module from a generic replacement.
What Sets Cardone Relay Control Modules Apart
Cardone's relay control modules carry a suite of quality processes that reflect the brand's commitment to zero-comeback installs:
- 100% Computerized Testing: Every unit is tested with automated computerized test equipment to verify full functionality and long-term reliability before it ships.
- Complete Resolder of Critical Components: Rather than leaving factory solder joints that may have degraded over time, Cardone performs a complete resolder of critical board connections — eliminating the intermittent electrical failures that often plague aging OEM modules.
- 100% Replacement of Common Wear Components: Parts known to degrade are replaced outright, not cleaned and reinstalled, ensuring superior electrical connections and extended product life.
- On-Car Vehicle Validation Routines: Each module must pass on-car validation routines confirming it meets all form, fit, durability, and performance requirements for the intended application.
- OEM-Guaranteed Fit: As remanufactured original equipment units, Cardone relay control modules guarantee a perfect vehicle-specific fit — no programming surprises or adaptation headaches.
Coverage & Compatibility
Cardone's relay control module lineup covers several Ford and Mercury applications spanning the mid-1990s through mid-2000s — a period when these relay-based control architectures were common across Mustang, Taurus, Thunderbird, Escort, Cougar, Sable, and Tracer platforms. Part numbers in the 73-700xx series (such as the 73-70012 for 1999–2004 Ford Mustang, or the 73-70020 covering 1994–2000 Ford and Mercury models) reflect the brand's focused, vehicle-specific engineering approach.
Cardone's remanufacturing heritage — dating back to its founding in 1970 in Philadelphia and built into a company that has earned recognition as "Remanufacturer of the Year" — means that every relay control module benefits from decades of quality process refinement and ISO-certified manufacturing standards. For technicians and DIYers alike, that translates to a part that installs correctly the first time and performs reliably for the long haul.
