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Collecting parts to eventually do the 5.0 swap on my newer Ranger. It's a '99 Ranger 4.0L 4x4. I am aware of the disadvantages, but I actually want to go AWD on it. I've read the tech article and copied the relevant information below.
I have a 1998 Explorer 5.0 2wd drivetrain with a wiring harness that has been modified for standalone. Was going to use in a first gen Ranger that never happened.
A 1999 Mountaineer 5.0 popped up on the local Facebook marketplace. Not running, partially disassembled, and key is missing. Supposedly has a damaged wire harness ("Rat got into it") and I don't know if 2wd or AWD.
Ideally the Mounty will be AWD, the part of the harness I need is good, and I can just drop all of it in. If it's 2wd would it be as easy as getting an AWD transmission and transfer case to swap in?
If I don't end up with the whole Mounty, what parts from it would I need for my '98 Exp drivetrain to make this near plug and play on my '99 Ranger?
I know I'd need fuel system to convert it to returnless. What about wiring and stuff? Is there a difference in the harness or computers between the two years? Could I use the 99 harness with the 98 engine, transmission, and computer?
1999-2001 Explorer | ABS/VSS from Rear Axle | No Fuel Return Line (Returnless) (56-72 PSI) | Type B |
1998 Explorer | VSS in Transmission/Transfer Case | Fuel Return Line (35-45 PSI) | Type B |
1999-2000 Ranger | ABS/VSS from Rear Axle | No Fuel Return Line (Returnless) (56-72 PSI) | Type B |
I have a 1998 Explorer 5.0 2wd drivetrain with a wiring harness that has been modified for standalone. Was going to use in a first gen Ranger that never happened.
A 1999 Mountaineer 5.0 popped up on the local Facebook marketplace. Not running, partially disassembled, and key is missing. Supposedly has a damaged wire harness ("Rat got into it") and I don't know if 2wd or AWD.
Ideally the Mounty will be AWD, the part of the harness I need is good, and I can just drop all of it in. If it's 2wd would it be as easy as getting an AWD transmission and transfer case to swap in?
If I don't end up with the whole Mounty, what parts from it would I need for my '98 Exp drivetrain to make this near plug and play on my '99 Ranger?
I know I'd need fuel system to convert it to returnless. What about wiring and stuff? Is there a difference in the harness or computers between the two years? Could I use the 99 harness with the 98 engine, transmission, and computer?