I've have done some searching and couldn't find a specific answer. I have a 2005 Ranger 2wd 5Spd w/ the 3.0l engine. I have access to a 2007 Ranger 3.0L but it is an automatic truck. Will the Engine from the automatic mate up with my Clutch/Tranny?
Thanks for any advice.

 

Yes, it will work just fine, engine/bellhousing bolt patterns are the same

Your Flywheel will bolt onto 2007 crank to replace its flexplate

Manuals used to have a separator plate between engine and bell housing if you have that on the 2005 then that needs to go onto the 2007 as well as flywheel

 

Awesome, that is what I was hoping for. Thanks!

 

I am thinking now I have a computer problem and not an engine problem. I pulled the ECM and the part number is 5L5A-AEA. Apparently this ECM is meant for 4x4 trucks and I have a 4x2. Does anyone know if the AEA is meant to be interchangable with the 5L5A-AUA (2wd versions)?

 

ECM(PCM) doesn't care about 2WD or 4x4 not part of its control parameters

There is a separate 4x4 module added to 4x4s, on purpose.

PCM is engine and transmission specific across all Ranger models, 2WD or 4x4 was never part of its function

You can NOT swap PCMs on 1999 and up Rangers, they are vehicle specific, they use PATS(passive anti-theft system)

In 2004 and up Rangers the instrument cluster was changed to an HEC type which added to the complications of swapping PCMs

If you need to swap PCMs then tit needs to be reprogrammed for the vehicle it will be used in, a Ford Shop can do this, or check with local Speed Shops, they may know of a local Ford Computer programmer(tuner) that can delete PATS from your computer


You never mentioned swapping the computer just the engine, which is fine, the computer only cares about the size of the engine and since you were swapping same size engine no worries

Swapping computers is a whole other ball game

5L5A-12A650-AEA is for a 2005 Ford Ranger 3.0l

 

Thanks for the info. I have an edge and I do not believe it has pats. The key is a basic key with no programming.

 

Not sure what to tell you, it was not optional from 1999 to 2011 on a Ranger with V6 engine it was standard equipment

OK, I stand corrected, and did not know this, read here: http://www.vintrack.com/2013%20Trans...on%20CHART.pdf

2005 Rangers did not have PATS, Securi-lock..................neither did 4cyl 2006 Ranger, no optional just not avaialble

So they skipped a year, learn something new every day
Wonder why?

This is good that you don't have to deal with it, but doesn't change much in that you can't swap PCMs unless its another 2005, because all the other years will have PATS

And doesn't change the fact that the PCM is not concerned with 2WD or 4x4 so if you have a PCM issue that ain't it