Stang 5.0? 96 explorer 5.0? 97.5 explorer 5.0?

[Northidahotrailblazer]

The mustang harness, up to 96, has been widely accepted as the way to go as its somewhat a standalone system. Most fear electrical wiring, and assume that the OBD2 is even worse. My very first V8 swap I, like teddyzee, was going to use the mustang harness, only due to the explorer system was unknown to me at the time. It took me about five years of researching before I did my first swap. Some don't do enough research before attempting a swap, others fear it altogether. Once I started researching the electrical system I found just how easy it was. Even more, all connections go through one plug instead of multiple plugs. I'm not ruling out the mustang setup, as I have used it twice on swaps I've performed.
Research is key to performing a successful, trouble free swap, in any vehicle...

SVT

Thanks RangerSVT! I've been reading on the 5.0 stuff for about 2 years now, just kinda on and off but for the last 10 months ive been really reading. For some reason I just couldn't find or when it was said it just went over my head for some reason. But thanks!


Is there a good thread that explains the wiring for the 90 back stuff? or is it get a 96 explorer EVTM book and go from there?

 

[RangerSVT]

I can help you with the explorer part, but I would get the EVTM for your year truck. You should only have about 6 to 10 wires to splice. I highly recommend adding the OBD2 diagnostic port. The hardest part that you will have to do (which really isn't that hard if you do it one wire at a time) is to extend the ECU plug harness, as the explorer ECU sits in the firewall right on top the motor, on your truck its in the passenger kick panel. Read my ranger SVT build thread, first post. The electrical won't really apply, but the mechanical part of the swap will, as the frames are the same. I used explorer mounting plates, but I have over 3" between my heads and my firewall, do I could have used the stock mechanical fan. I've made a few sets of plates for people who have had great success, giving them infinite adjustability without pulling the motor to drill new mounting holes (like what's needed going with the mustang motor mounts). If you have any questions, feel free to contact me...

SVT

 

[Northidahotrailblazer]

Thanks RangerSVT!

My hunt will be much easier now!