1997 explorer 5.0 into a 1996 3.0 ranger 4x4

Asked by Randi2112 Feb 26, 2017 at 11:11 AM about the 1996 Ford Ranger XLT Standard Cab 4WD LB

Question type: Car Customization

I had a socalled mechanic do my engine swap and now i have no temp
gauge,or oil pressure gauge and it runs rough is there a computer wiring
conversion schematic any where that i can inner change the wiring he has got
this all cobbled up. please help!!!!!!

4 Answers

Did he swap in the computer that went with the 5.0? Did he hook up the oil and temperature senders?

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He supposedly did the computer swap to I don't have the truck at the moment I have to take him to court.

the 97 explorer was a donor vehicle.my 96 ranger does not have any power options no a/c no anything

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