Well, it's time for a new computer

[JoshC]

Recently i changed over from an auto to a manual and i didn't change the computer. It's been fine since i've done it about a month now, except for a slight flat spot at certain RPM's in each gear. I know that the computers are different and ford wants $283 plus a $100 core charge for the manual one. Now, i'm going to call a ford junk yard over here and ask them about a computer but what do i ask for. Do you think that they'd have a 95-97 explorer with a 5 speed? Are they very common? I know they have a bunch of explorers and rangers, would one out of a ranger work? Wonder what year, i'm thinking about a 98? Let me know what you think!

Happy trailes!

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Get one from the same year as your truck... If you dont it might work worse or not at all. There are 97s out there will manual 5-speeds. See if they will trade you computers. One from a Ranger would work but it would need to have same motor that is in your Explorer