swap question

I purchased a replacement engine out of an 04 explorer to put in a 2002. Is the wiring harness the same or will I have to use my old harness? Any help would be greatly appreciated. The new motor has 78k miles. Is there anything I should fix before I put the new one in or will it be fine for...

still being a newbie to the sight, i was wondering has any one ever tried taking a keyless entry module that"s located in the back 95-2001 explorers, and lets say you have a 1997 ford explorer but want to use the newer remotes from a 1998-2001 would you be able to remove the KEM from the newer...

So ive got a 87 ranger 2.9 5 speed. the starter has been grinding for awhile (known problem) and the clutch wines when it is disengaged. I figure ill knock 2 birds with 1 stone and just do the 4.0 clutch swap. Ive read the write up on the ranger station and i was wondering if i would be...

[url] Hello all, I swapped the motor out of my 99 explore and put in 1 out of a late model 00 explore. I changed the motor wire harness and upper intake so all the vacuum hoses would mount back up changed the fuel rail also. There is 1 thing I did not change is the injectors. Will that cause...

I have a 2002 exxplorer with a 4.6. I threw a rod and damaged the block and i am looking for a new engine i found one from a 06 with 45k on it for 300 bucks. It is the 3 valve which has the variable cam phasers. My question is because mine is a 2 valve without the vcp will it work. I have...

I have a 05 mountaineer 2wd 4.6 and I was wondering if a automatic transmission from an f150 4.6 would work and be better then factory for towing a pontoon boat or lawn equipment trailer ect. I've been reading alot on the factory trannies and I do t want to do anything to shorten the life of...

hi i am looking at getting a 1998 ranger with a transmission problem. ( 3.0l) i have a 1992 ranger with a good transmission. i read on another post that the 1992s were probably a mitsubishi transmission. would interchanging them work? would the bell-housings line up, or does the 1998 have an...

Hey all! My search kung fu is lacking on this one so thanks for any help you can give... I'm looking for a used transfer case to go in a 97 Explorer. The dash switch I have now says; AUTO, 4HI, 4LOW. (not sure what case that is) There is a guy selling a case from the same year but his dash...

Hello all, im new to the forums and have a question about a tranny.i have a 1996 explorer xlt i guess it has a 4r55e tranny that needs replaced so my question is,i have a 5r55e out of a 2000ish exp i was wondering if it would bolt in without any modification are all the electrical plugs and...

I have some questions on transfer cases and swapping them. I have 2 Explorers (or 1 1/2 might be more accurate). Both are 1997 XLT's, but mine is the pushrod 6 with a manual transmission, and my wife's is (was) a SOHC 6 with a slushbox, er I mean automatic. My wife's, with 210,000 miles of...

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I was wondering what width 9" rear end I would need to swap in my 94 Limited? I would like to keep it the same width that I have now. I have a 9" right now with a 58 3/4" width from flange to flange. Is this to narrow? Thanks, Jason

Was looking at other threads talking about this but my only concern is whether or not i need to disconnect or completely remove the drive shafts to do this swap. Cheers

After doing some reading, Ive decided to swap a 302 into my '94. I purchased a 302 short block that I plan on rebuilding and prepping for the install while I track down some other big components. I want to go 5-speed, and I read that the M5OD-R2 is a direct bolt on to the 302. The question...

Will a 5R55S trany (with a V code) out of a 2003 Explorer with a 4.0L SOHC, fit in a 2002 Explorer that has the same motor but has the 5R55W tranny (with an R code) , without any mods. Both are 4x4's. Tnx for any help.

I did some research and I know we can put 2nd gen rear view mirrors on the first gen. My question is, does anybody know or have an idea if the mounting studs and base of other gens (mainly 4th) have the same pattern/size?? I was planning on doing a swap with the 2nd gen mirrors with the heated...

Hello, I am new and I need Help. So I quess I will get to the point. I have a 2000 ford explore sport 2wd V6 4.0. I need to change the upper and lower ball joints along with the bushing. My question is can I press out the lower and upper ball joint, and can I buy upper and lower bushing. Or am...

does anyone know the rules or laws for doing a motor swap in PA? i know some states require you to have the motor from the same year or newer and meet all emissions requirements but i cant find any solid info online. i live in pike county and they dont have emissions testing here so does that...

Hey guys Just picked up a 1998 Ex a couple days ago with the 5.0 and AWD. I was wondering if the old TrickFlow Track heat intake that I have in the garage will work. I coppied the link from summit below. I also have the matching BBK throttle body and EGR spacer. To top it off, I have a BBK...

i just picked up a 96 4dr auto - but the engine bay is empty :) i have also aqquired a 302/ auto trans transfercase and full wiring harness from a written off 1994 f150. i am under the assumption if the following please correct me if im wrong: 1) i need to go tparts store and buy motor...

I was just wondering if I'm swapping a motor from a 1998 explorer into my 1992 will my transmission be compatible with the new motor. My 92 is an auto and the donor engine was a manual. Both motors are 4.0l OHV

Hey all! I'm new here and would like to share my ideas/plans with everyone and hopefully get some feedback from you. I have a 1998 Eddie Bauer V8 which everyone knows only comes with an automatic and all wheel drive. It's a pretty nice truck and has been very reliable so far. I bought her...

I have a 01 Sport trac and i am needing a passenger side axle shaft for it, do any of you know if a axle shaft from a 99' 4x4 explorer would be the same? both axles are 8.8's... the chunk is offset 3" on my sport trac and i don't know if it is on a 99' explorer.

On a 1st gen, or any explorer I guess, what is the dash VIN attached to, the dash or the body? I swear I can't tell looking at it from above. If I swap a dash between two vehicles, which VIN do I have in the end? I'm actually cobbling together two explorers, and one reason I'm asking is...

I have a 2002 EB Explorer 4.0L SOHC which broke a valve spring, tore up the rocker and bent a valve. Not to mention all of the other fun things that happened when the spring broke.... My question is this... I was told that when I replace my engine, that I should also replace the intake...

Im not sure what trans is in the 99 now other than its an auto. I can get a good 4R44E for a decent price, but im not sure if itll swap over. I have the 4.0 SOHC motor, and the 4R is outta a 96 Explorer with the 4.0 OHV motor. Will the trans swap over from the 96 to 99 and actually work right...

Hey guys, kinda a newbie when changin out engines. Just wondering if a 4.6L engine from a 98 crown vic will fit in a 96 explorer xlt? Just let me know all that i would need to know and do?

will the spindle assembly from a 92 explorer 4x4 work on a 96 4x4? I have a 92 explorer 4x4 for parts and I need to fix my 96 explorer are parts interchangeable

Hi Gang, Son and I have a 98 Explorer Sport with a 4.0 engine that has the "X" engine code. The engine is starting to give out, so we thought of dropping a V8 in her and maybe going with a police Interceptor or a modified 302. What are we into here? I know this has been done. The nice thing...

Hi, Im new to the forum, Iv been viewing it for a few weeks, and I posted some pictures of my Explorer, but I have a question. And I hope Im posting it in the right section. I can get my hands on a Ford 8.8 out of a newer Explorer for pretty cheap. My questions is, is this a direct bolt in? I...

Hi All, First time poster. I have a 2000 Explorer 4 x 4, 70 K miles with OEM Steel 15" wheels and 236/75R15 tires which need to be replaced. My options are: Use the Existing 15" rims with new 235/75R15 tires. I found four 16 inch alloy wheels from a wrecked 2002 X at a bone...

First I have a 98 5.0 with the 4R70w 2wd Trans. I am having problems with it, so I am looking at swapping it with a 5R55e which would also give me 4wd. Question is : Will the 5R55e bolt up to the 5.0 without conversions and will I lose any towing capabilities?

I have a 2001 x sport 4x4 looking to upgrade the brakes. I was looking to swap cobra calipers and rotors i was just wondering of it was possibale to do and what year cobra brakes would work best? If you have done it could you post up some pics with your reply any help would be great

Anyone know of any problems w/ using a 2004 engine in a 2000 sport? I know I will have to swap the intake and exhaust manifolds and wiring harness. I saw a post that mentioned something about the PCV system being different. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jeff.

does anyone know if you can use an instrument cluster from an 03 sport in a 95 explorer?

HI, i was wondering if the speedo gear form a AWD 4404 will work in the part time 4406 (Diameter and dimetions compadiblitly[speed sensor in tail section]) THANKS!

I have been looking around the site and can not find an answer to my question. I have a 1997 Ford Explorer 5.0l. I am swapping a NP435 to replace the 4R70 along with a new transfer case. I am also taking the powertrain and dropping it into a 78 Bronco, or swapping the whole explorer body onto...

Is it really necessary to remove the interior(carpet, console, seats) just to get to the panel that will allow access to the top 2 transfer case bolts. Could the two bolts be reached if the tranny crossmember was lowered? I understand I am likely still gonna want to do that in order to cut...

Hi everybody! Great forum. Learned a lot. I have a 97 explorer XLT and my question is, would a 98 explorer XLT instrument cluster fit the 97? My odometer and the trip meter have stopped working, and I found one 98 cluster with approx same mileage and I thought I could just swap them? From...

I'd LOVE to put a bigger, badder engine in my '99 XLT but I honestly have no idea where to start. I'm kinda new to engines, transmissions and such so please don't get on my case for my lack of knowledge! I have the 4.0L V6 in it now and I would love to step up to the 5.0L but what are my...