97 XLT Transfer Case

[Ronjm]

Hi Guys is there anybody in Australia that knows where I can get a used transfer case for a 1997 XLT 4.0L V6 SOHC. They are really hard to find. I am in NSW 2327.
Thanks

 

[gmanpaint]

Do you have more Rangers than Explorers there? They share the same 5 bolt t-case in many years, manuals too.

 

[Ronjm]

Yes we do have more Rangers so a 97 Ranger t-case should fit?

 

[gmanpaint]

Your 97 Explorer came with the 4405 case. Mid '97, Ford switched styles of front outputs, and eliminated the mechanical VSS.

For an exact replacement You can look at your t-case tag / stickers, to see if it is a 4405-CA, or 4405-GA. (or run the VIN)

The older IFS (TTB) Rangers and Explorers used a 1354 case, that will also bolt up. The Manual is the preferred case when using these on the '95-'01 Explorers. Straight bolt in swap, no electronics, and more reliable than any case from '91-'01.

The Rangers do not match year to year exactly in generations with the Explorer, and parts shared. I "Think" Rangers are IFS (SLA) from '97+, and are the same from '97-'11. At some point Ford changed out the 4405 in them, and went to a hybrid 1354 in later models, sometime after '01.

You can learn more details in the Ranger section, & the Driveline section.