03 manual transmission work in a 99

[PonyBoy1989]

Yes I own a 99 ford explorer 2 door with the 5 speed manual . Love my explorer it will be with me for life .. I was looking for a 5 spd manual transmission when I came across an 03 explorer 5 speed being parted so I bought the transmission . Now my 99 has the M5OD-R1 , the 03 suppose be M5OD-R1HD now are these interchangeable . Cause I did try and buy a manual transmission out of a 99 . But got ripped off on it , thanks Facebook market place .. any and all help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Josh P]

The 03 explorer manual transmission is extremely rare. The transmission is not the M5OD-R1. If it is original it is a M5OD-R4. Easiest way to identify is if it has a removable bellhousing. If the pedals are still with that explorer, those are hard to come by and are worth grabbing.

 

[410Fortune]

Unless it was a 03 explorer sport or sport trac then it would be the correct m50d-r1 and hd version

02-04 2 door explorer and 02-05 explorer sport trac are still built on the 96-01 explorer gen iii chassis whereas a 2003
Explorer is what’s called a gen iii Explorer, completely different animal.
I’m thinking he got the trans from a sport or trac because the 03 gen iii with a 5 speed is EXTREMELY rare

 

[PonyBoy1989]

The 03 explorer manual transmission is extremely rare. The transmission is not the M5OD-R1. If it is original it is a M5OD-R4. Easiest way to identify is if it has a removable bellhousing. If the pedals are still with that explorer, those are hard to come by and are worth grabbing.

I just got done dropping the transmission out of my 03 this afternoon . The bell housing isn’t removable but the tail housing is and has an extra plug in it . And yes I still have the pedals so . You think the transmission with work in my 99 explorer

 

[410Fortune]

Is it a 2003 explorer
Or is it a 2003 explorer sport trac or sport?

Read above
It makes all the difference in the world

Non removable bellhousing points to it being from a sport or trac

 

[PonyBoy1989]

Unless it was a 03 explorer sport or sport trac then it would be the correct m50d-r1 and hd version

02-04 2 door explorer and 02-05 explorer sport trac are still built on the 96-01 explorer gen iii chassis whereas a 2003
Explorer is what’s called a gen iii Explorer, completely different animal.
I’m thinking he got the trans from a sport or trac because the 03 gen iii with a 5 speed is EXTREMELY rare

It’s is an explorer sport and I need the trans for my 99 will it work I know the body parts are interchangeable

 

[410Fortune]

Here

Sport trac

Sport

And the gen iii explorer

 

[PonyBoy1989]

Here

Sport trac
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Sport
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And the gen iii explorer

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Yeah mines the second one down

 

[410Fortune]

It’s is an explorer sport and I need the trans for my 99 will it work I know the body parts are interchangeable

Yes you got the correct transmission
Mazda m5od-r1 and in 2003 it is the hd version
A nice upgrade for your 99 and it will
Bolt in
I suggest a new luk self adjusting clutch and luk hydraulics

 

[PonyBoy1989]

Yes you got the correct transmission
Mazda m5od-r1 and in 2003 it is the hd version
A nice upgrade for your 99 and it will
Bolt in
I suggest a new luk self adjusting clutch and luk hydraulics

You were reading my mind on the luk clutch kit with self adjusting lace cylinder

 

[PonyBoy1989]

You were reading my mind on the luk clutch kit with self adjusting lace cylinder

Slave cylinder ,thanks as well just a weight off my head

 

[410Fortune]

No no self adjusting pressure plate
Not same clutch as a 99

Here use this one, will last way longer

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Luk
07167

I do several
Clutches a year, I will only install luk and only with new luk slave and master cylinders

Great time to install new shifter bushings as well

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Dorman 917551

Is your 99 explorer a sohc 4.0 or a ohv 4.0?
The ohv has a smaller clutch and you would want to use a 03 sohc flywheel (or modify your flywheel to accept the larger
Clutch)

 

[Josh P]

I just got done dropping the transmission out of my 03 this afternoon . The bell housing isn’t removable but the tail housing is and has an extra plug in it . And yes I still have the pedals so . You think the transmission with work in my 99 explorer

Yes, you're good to go.

 

[PonyBoy1989]

No no self adjusting pressure plate
Not same clutch as a 99

Here use this one, will last way longer

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Transmission-Manual Parts and More for Your 2003 FORD RANGER at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.

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Luk
07167

I do several
Clutches a year, I will only install luk and only with new luk slave and master cylinders

Great time to install new shifter bushings as well

2003 FORD RANGER 4.0L V6 Shifter Repair Kit | Shop Now at RockAuto

Transmission-Manual Parts and More for Your 2003 FORD RANGER at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.

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Dorman 917551

Is your 99 explorer a sohc 4.0 or a ohv 4.0?
The ohv has a smaller clutch and you would want to use a 03 sohc flywheel (or modify your flywheel to accept the larger
Clutch)

OHV the bullet proof one

 

[PonyBoy1989]

OHV the bullet proof one

Both flywheels have the same bolt pattern from sohc to the ohv right

 

[Josh P]

Both flywheels have the same bolt pattern from sohc to the ohv right

The ohv was 6 bolt to about 96 or so, then went 8 bolt like the sohc.

 

[PonyBoy1989]

This is the donor explorer mean green she’s got a great body just to many issues originally just suppose to get the transmission he called me the day before I was to pick it up and told me the whole thing for for a couple more hundred I said OK .

 

[Josh P]

I like the color

 

[PonyBoy1989]

This is the snowball . I’ll post pictures as the transplant takes place . I’ve already behind swapping interior parts I know there will interchange . Considering a 5.0 build with the chassis of the 03

 

[410Fortune]

Use the flywheel from the donor it will bolt to your 99 engine yes and accept the larger sohc clutch
I upgrade every ohv to the larger 03+ clutch it makes all the difference in the world

Can have it surfaced at local machine shop