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The 4.0 SOHC was used in Rangers from 01-12. I think they put them in the Explorers beginning in 98. They used them in Mustangs too, but I'm not sure about the specific dates (somewhere around 99-08). It may have also been available in some Lincoln, Mercury and Jaguar products around the same time.
The SOHC engine is actually based on the older 4.0 OHV, but making an OHV work in your 09 would be difficult, and it would be a significant downgrade compared to the SOHC.
I'd strongly suggest replacing both timing chains and guides on any 4.0 SOHC engine you get before you drop it in just to avoid having to pull the engine back out.
The SOHC engine is actually based on the older 4.0 OHV, but making an OHV work in your 09 would be difficult, and it would be a significant downgrade compared to the SOHC.
I'd strongly suggest replacing both timing chains and guides on any 4.0 SOHC engine you get before you drop it in just to avoid having to pull the engine back out.