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3rd Gen and 4th Gen body parts

macboney

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2003 XLS 4.0L
Will 4th Generation lift gate fit 3rd? What about grill, bumpers etc?
 



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The gate will fit, however, the interior plastics will need modified... if I remember correctly.
 






Wiring needs to be rearranged to install the later tailgate in 2002-2005. There are threads here that explain what needs to be done.
 






Thanks guys. I thought there would be but I cant find them. Guess I am not using correct enough searech terms.
 






Only difference is some of the wiring. You’ll need to be able to re-pin some stuff. Cut and re-splice some wires.

I always recommend looking into the wires for yourself. I purchased electrical diagram books for both gens.

How to: - 4th gen hatch swap on 3rd gen Explorer DONE!!!
 






Thanks for the replies, helps a lot. Now I know if I find one I can change gates. Local pick-n-pull has them occasionally.
 






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