Its not if the module will fail, but when IMHO. Either due to component failure, solder joint problems or water intrusion into the connector.
I cannot say 100% that the module needs to be programmed, there was all sorts of info that my 2024 needed to be programmed, but it did not need to be programmed.
I think your FPCM is clearly a different part number from the current models and may be around $100 depending on where you find it.
There are 2 problems when the unit fails.
1. Finding the correct FPCM quickly and easily. Late and night, weekends in the wild, who knows. Buy one and have it in the truck.
2. Programming, does it need it?? Buy it and try it. It will either work or need programming. If it needs programming, you at least have it on hand and can shop around and find someone to program it for a spare, or if you get stranded and have the part, then you just need to find a shop with a more advanced scan tool that can program the module.
In my area, this would be less than a cost of a tow job, plus you would likely need to pay list price for the part, labor to install and programming. Quickly adds up to a $500-$750 job and at least a day or more. Can't even put a value on the PIXXed Off wife!!! If mine fails, it will likely be in the midst of a 2.5-6 hour trip as we take these pretty often.
