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Old May 11, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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i need to know if anyone knows if i can put a 1996 ford explorer motor into a 1992 ford explorer? i was told it was possible. i don't know though need some advise.
 
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Old May 11, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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The motor should fit, are you just swapping in the short block?

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Old May 11, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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i know the upper intake, the motor mounts, and the engine wiring is different but i plan to switch them around. can i take the 1996 engine harness off and put my 1992 harness right on all the sensors and connections????? TRYING TO PUT A 1996 FORD EXPLORER MOTOR IN A 1992???????
 
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Old May 14, 2006 | 02:41 AM
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You might have extra sensors on the 96 block--not many--so you can ignore those if youv'e done everything else properly.
 
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Old May 14, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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1996 is OBD-II and 1992 is OBD-I...so you will definately run into some electrical differences...
 
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