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I finally did it. After many months of idle. I bit the bullet and bought a 5.0/C4 combo from a workmate/friend. This unit originally was from a mustang I am told. Previous owner converted it from F.I. to Holley 4-BBL and Edelbrock performer intake. It was used in a 32 Ford rod, and replaced when...

99 5.0L V8 AWD sport with roof rack removed and ranger rims installed.

well someone bet me 20 bucks it couldn't... what do you think? good for an exploder?

Hi guys, I have been lurking here for a while and this board has been super helpful to me in the past. Unfortunately I could not find an answer to my question from searching so now I have to ask. My 2000 XLT (5.0 AWD 140,000 miles) has been hard to start the last few mornings. It has been...

Hey guys, how's it going? I'm some what new to the forums, I've had an account for forever but didnt know the site was still active. So I come here frequently to see ideas on my explorer, and tonight I seen recent posts so I know its alive!! My name is Brendon. I got my explorer and I...

Hey guys, I'm stumped I've got a 1997 Explorer 5.0 AWD that had a burnt piston. The engine ran before I started an engine swap. I believe the junkyard engine came out of a 98 Explorer. I used my old harness, throttle body, coils, new plugs, wires. After the swap I tried to crank, engine...

I'm new here and was just wondering what I should do? 4.6L vs. 5.0L vs. 351 and whats involved to do this on a 95 explorer sport (2dr). And the pros and cons. Just asking advice.

I was looking to buy a set for my explorer, but they aren't available anymore? Does anyone know the deal with them? Are they going to be available again? thanks!

I recently bought a SF3 tuner and downloaded it to my explorer and I feel that it made a good difference. I have read where people have gotten custom tunes and seen an even better gain in horsepower and torque. I would like to know if a custom tune would actually make a bigger difference than...

swapped a 2000 nissan sentra to a coworker for this 2wd explorer. really clean truck. ive had a few 302s in my day [ lincoln,cougar,h.o.mustang]but this explorer motor really interests me. gt40 upper and lower? lightning and cobra right? and either the gt40 or p heads? should be 240 250 horse...

I recently bought a 5.0 1997 ford explorer Eddie bauer and I have a problem. When accelerating in 4th gear from 1300 to 1500 rpm the truck hesitates and feels like the engine is sputtering. It usually happens from slightly increasing speed. I would like to know what any experts would have to say...

Basically i was wondering what transmissions are easily interchangeable with in Fords vehichle line up,I have a 1999 5.0 2wd AUTO,so,would the 4.0 tranny work with the 5.0 or would the f150 have the same drive train and possibly and could i use a mustang tranny,I am looking on craigslist trying...

Hey im thinking about fixing up a 98 ford explorer :exp: my parents gave me to drive while i finish college, plan to paint it tuxedo black and put off road tires, but my biggest question is it has 164,000 miles it has the 5.0L V8 Would the Ex.. be reliable to drive back and forth from college my...

I need to decide what to do with my engine situation. I am trying to be logical about it and find the best option for the money so i need advice and opinions. OK, my 4.0 needs new head gaskets (cause of an oil leak), valves, harmonic balancer, exhaust headers, exhaust manifold gaskets (it has an...

i have a 95 explorer 4 door 2wd and the tranny just went out. the previous owner had the 5r55e rebuilt 38k ago i have the reciept. i have been reading nothing but bad things about the transmission so im thinking of swapping it but i dont know with what. i was thinking the 4r55e but is that any...

Hey guys, I've recently identified a vacuum leak (loud hiss, idle surging) coming from one of two fittings underneath the battery. Can someone tell me what is located there? I can make out "valve" marked on one of the lines, but I'm having trouble identifying what it is. Thanks

Folks, I've been having a hard time figuring out where the 175 amp mega fuse is in my explorer. Mine is a 1997 5.0 Eddie Bauer version. I'm starting to think that mine does not have one. I've read several instructions as to where it would be, but when I go to look, it's not there. I know that...

Ghost in the machine. I have had several certified mechanics working on my 2000 Explorer XLT V8 5.0L for two years. DON’T ASK WHY SO LONG, Im not paying full shop rate, just working on it as they can. They have replaced several items including the entire fuel system from tank pump all the...

If anyone is interested! Removing the remote mount turbo on my car and going NA.. Never installed these but decided to go after a set of TMH since I won't be turbocharged anymore...

Hey everyone i am contemplating a 4.0 to v8 swap.. I have been reading up on it but i wanted to ask, Whats the best year for the 5.0 v8 to swap in? and whats the best trans for it? what should be a good price for the engine and trans? The local junk yard wants 550 a piece for the engine and...

I have a 5.0 in a Bronco II. I think it came out of a 1996 Explorer. The top of the engine actually says Explorer on it, and not 5.0 V8 like a lot of pictures of Explorers I have seen. Did some of the 1996 models say this or is this engine NOT a 1996? I am trying to figure out some of the little...

In a stock Explorer with a 5.0 and AWD, how much room is there between the live front axle and the engine oil pan? Does anyone have a photo of the area? I'm trying to figure out if it's possible fit a 5.0 over top of a D35 with the Center Axle Disconnect, without a body lift. 410Fortune was...

I am so sick and tired of dealing with my 4.0/a4ld i dont know what to do. So heres the question is there a thread or can someone list out everything i would need to do it? Right know its sitting in our parking lot not being driven because of it. I can get the motor and trannie for 500$ a piece...

Hey guys, I read often but don't post too much, but I need to today! On my way to school this morning, my temp gauge went past the 75% mark, and my heat went away. This has happened to me before, I have been loosing coolant at a steady rate (nothing serious) and had forgot to top it off that...

im putting stuff together to rebuild my 1997 5.0 AWD expy im gonna build up the 5.0 to maybe 350-375 horse at least hopefully, im gonna beef up the 4r70w and rebuild my axles front and rear (which leads to other questions..another time) but how strong is the 4404? if i pushed 370 lb-ft at the...

Over the summer, I bought a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 AWD that looks brand new with 53,000 miles. It was not driven a lot and garage kept since new. After the test drive, a trip to a mechanic, and some research here, I figured that I had the typical 5.0 exhaust manifold crack. At the...

Ok, so over the past month or so, my cars ability to start has been slowly deteriorating :( to the point where it wont even start.... Got the code pulled and it came up with p0340 Camshaft postion sensor a bank 1 circuit malfunction Looked it up at autozone, found the part, and decided it was...

Is it possible to swap out my 4.0 motor for a v8 5.0 from a 96 mountaineer. I found a really clean motor but not sure if I can make it work... all the accessories look identical.

Ok so i have a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer with a 5.0 (302) motor. The Truck was wrecked from the back and totaled out.. The 5.0 is in great condition, and i dont want to get rid of it. So I've been looking around for a 88 to 93 mustang that needs a motor. I found a 91 with no motor for $500 the...

ok so heres the issue ive had a few different systems in my 97 xlt 5.0 but recently after off roading my radio will not turn off or anything but my sound cuts out dead nothing i tried replacing the deck thought that would fix it its a kenwood kvt-514 which is what i returned my kvt-512 in for...

hello my name is cityworker and my 2000 5.0 AWD explorer's cruise control suddenly stopped working, any help will help. Please:salute:

I'm working on a 2000 awd explorer xlt w/ the 5.0 and 240K miles under its belt. I've noticed that around 3000rpm the engine becomes week and seems sluggish to get to the higher rpms. After 3000 rpm power returns a bit but not what it used to be. I recently replaced the Mass Air Flow...

Has anybody installed the MAC Performance bolt-on cat back exhaust kit they have available on their site? What are your thoughts on it?

Has anybody found an aftermarket Cold Air Intake kit for the 5.0L that is legal in California? I have a '99 5.0L AWD. Thanks.

I have a 97 5.0, unfortunately made before the switch to GT40P heads according to the build date. i am considering buying a set of P heads to install, as it needs to come apart for head gaskets anyway. What i would like to know is; would this be a direct swap, or am i into some work? and is...

This is a bit of long story but here it is: I've swapped a 2001 Explorer 5.0 into a '68 Bronco. It's in and, to the best of my knowledge, wired up correctly. I'm using an EQE5 EEC-V PCM. After months of trying, I've not been able to get it to start. I'm getting good fuel pressure, which...

Well, i have made my decision, it will be a 5.0:D But, how does the 4WD work? It is always in 4wd? I see they use the term, "AWD".... Is it full time AWD or part time? So lets say we get 2 inches of snow, it is going to be RWD intill it the rear wheels starts to slip? Or is it going to be in...

98 AWD 5.0 with a 208xxx miles on her. This is only something that started in the past month or so when it has turned cold here in IL. I start the car (ungaraged now) and she turns fine. However, there is a metal sound that reminds me of when you keep your key turned too long? When its super...

So I just got my travel pay from a 6 week trip, and that means it's TMH time, which I purchased today. I've read in MoutaineerGreen's thread that it's best to install a phenolic intake spacer at the same time, and that the Trick Flow kit has all the right bolts and such. (TFS-51520018 at...

Hello all, I have a 1997 5.0L with 207,000 miles. I have just a couple questions that I need help with. First off, how long should it take for the tranny to engage into Drive from "P"? It take mine about a second to engage ( sometimes a little less - sometimes it engages immediatly ). Is this...