novicemechanic

[novice mechanic]

I certainly am not an engine mechanic. I have been an electrician all my working life. Now I am seeking a little info about swapping out a 3.0 Ford ranger engine. I know very little about vehicle engines.basically I am trying to find out if a 3.0 out of a 1996 Ford Aerostar will work in my 1999 ranger xlt.

 

[Curious Hound]

I certainly am not an engine mechanic. I have been an electrician all my working life. Now I am seeking a little info about swapping out a 3.0 Ford ranger engine. I know very little about vehicle engines.basically I am trying to find out if a 3.0 out of a 1996 Ford Aerostar will work in my 1999 ranger xlt.

I have a feeling some people will say no and some people will say yes, IF you do a whole bunch of stuff to convert the engine from running transverse to running longitudinal. It's not a straightforward swap anyway. You're better off finding an engine from a Ranger.

 

[racsan]

areostar should work, they were a rear- drive van with normal engine mounting like a ranger. I know there were awd versions but I dont think that affects the engine setup.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I'm not familiar with the specifics... but Aerostar were RWD.

Seems I've seen where the swap has been done

 

[Curious Hound]

My mistake. I forgot they were RWD. That makes it easier.