Hey guys i've always wanted to do this and i just found a engine. I don't know what im doing in anyway so i need all you gears heads to help me out a bit

99 Mountaineer Explorer 5.0L 302 Engine 1999 5.0 L 8cyl. i found this on ebay, heres the link.

is this a good buy?? i have a 2004 ranger fx4 xlt v6 4.0 and i want a biggger engine

 

Almost might be better to find a whole wrecked Explorer. That way you can get all the little things you need. Radiator, power steering hose, A/C line, throttle cable. etc... Then you can also get the 31 spline rear axle with disk brakes.

 

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That's what I did for my swap. Bought it for $1500. Ended up selling everything and it only cost me about $500 out of pocket.

 

I like that idea, i just gotta find a spot i can put a wrecked explore. i was planning on having the engine and just working on that for a while, getting in tip top shape ya know.

I got another question. Not that I'm complaining about the gas but does it suck down gas like a champ or is it a little bit better considering it isn't a full size truck?

 

depends how you drive it

 

HA! ok sooo its gonna suck gas down ... I LIKE IT!

 

need rwezning? to chime in. but i think having an 04 makes it infinitely more difficult to swap in proper as far as wiring goes. something like 02 and below the swap is pretty compatible

 

Does it really? Why is that? Like I'm a NEwb to all of this so any and all info is very helpful

 

in 04 ford completly rewired the ranger...used different colors and routed things a lot different

 

99~01 5.0 Explorer engine:

• Easiest swap is into a 99~00 V6 Ranger. These Rangers have the same PATS and speedometer arrangement as the 99~01 Explorer. Probably about 95% plug and play.
• 98 V6 and 98~00 4-cylinder are also good but need a Type B PATS transplant or PATS delete in PCM software.
• 2001~2003 add a few electrical issues. The speedometer in particular needs a new way to access and condition the VSS signal. These need a Type B PATS transplant or PATS delete in PCM software.
• 2004~2006 harnesses were rerouted and many color codes changed. That would make things a bit harder than 2001~2003. These may also need a Type B PATS transplant or PATS delete in PCM software. Not sure if the PATS transplant is practical or not.
• 2007~2011 have a completely different 170 pin PowerPC PCM and most color codes are revised compared to previous Rangers. The PATS for these years is incompatible with the Ex PCM. May need a Type B PATS transplant or PATS delete in PCM software or possibly something else. Electrically, this is a different animal compared to earlier years.

2004~2011 also have an instrument cluster with digital ODO and its own microprocessor - not sure what grief that would cause.

 

Would the mustang 5.0 be any different from the explore 5.0?

 

Compared to the Explorer 5.0, the Mustang 5.0 would be less compatible with a 98+ Ranger.

 

rwenzing = Genius!!!

 

Yes he is and thanks for this help man. Anything eles I should know ?