Engine swap

2003 FORD EXPLORER
114,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I was wondering can a 3.8 v6 from a 1999 Mustang automatic transmission will go in the SUV listed above?
Dec 26, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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STEVE W.
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Not without major work. Entirely different engine families and mounting locations, plus the 3.8 is wider.
Dec 26, 2016 at 8:22 PM
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The biggest issue is you have an operating system for the original engine and it will not operate any other engine. Not to mention it would be against Federal tampering law to attempt that.
Dec 27, 2016 at 4:49 AM
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