Can you swap the front seats in a Ford Ranger?

The front seats from an 86 Merkur XR4TI will fit in a B2, so I assume rangers too, If you drill out the rivets, and swap the brackets from the tracks, 1/2 hour per, the seats I used gave me height adjust, adjustable headrest, lumbar support, much better lateral support, (no more bouncing out of the seatbelt) and they’re heated. (Submitted by Merc)

What kind of seats are in a 1985 Ford Ranger?

Here are 1993 Ford Explorer bucket seats mounted in a 1985 Ford Ranger using the 60/40 split bench seat tracks from a 1989-1992 Ford Ranger. You should also be able to use the tracks from Ranger bucket seats.

Can a 1988 Ford Ranger be swapped for a 2000 Ford Ranger?

Will a 1988 ford ranger 2.9 five speed motor and trans go in a 2000 ford ranger 3.0 five speed 3 people found this helpful. i have a 1992 for ranger 3.0 5 speed whats capeable to do a transfer i wanna keep origianial trans 4 people found this helpful.

How much does it cost to swap a Ford Ranger?

00 XLT 2WD RCSB 5.0 swap in progress. 99 EXPO donor motor for dead one and parts for the others. Register and never see these ads again. For me, the $550.00 custom 2 piece driveshaft was the big surprise.

Can a Ford Explorer seat be swapped for a Ranger seat?

Explorer seats need the 60/40 or bucket seat tracks from a regular cab Ranger to work. 2002 and newer Ford Explorer seats are wider, and will not bolts up to the Ranger tracks. My seats are heated with power lumbar. I suggest you tap into a large gauge wire under the dash, and add your own 30 amp fuse.

Can you put two seats in a Ford Ranger?

DO NOT TOUCH any wiring associated with the YELLOW connector. If all else fails use two Passenger Seats from two Rangers with the 60/40 Bench seats. 2000 era Ford Rangers have tracks that unbolt from the seat pan and the seat pans on the passenger and the drivers seats are the same.

Can you put explorer buckets in Cab Ranger?

Here is another set of Explorer buckets mounted in an extended cab Ranger using the Ranger’s 60/40 split bench seat brackets. The Explorer seat brackets should be held on by (4) 10mm bolts. Explorer seat tracks only work on extended cab Rangers. Explorer seats need the 60/40 or bucket seat tracks from a regular cab Ranger to work.

What kind of motor could be swapped into a 1993 Ranger?

– Ford Ranger Forum Remember Me? Forgot Password? Join Us! possible motor swaps for rangers? i was just on the forum when a thought came to me. what kinds of motors could be swapped into a 1993 ranger? like for example a 302 long block, short block, etc. if possible, could a 1980’s 302 long block fit? thanks for the intel in advance.

Where are the brackets on a Ford Ranger?

Fabricate two new brackets from 1/4-inch plate steel to bolt onto the side of the V8 motor at the motor mount bosses. This isn’t as difficult as it might sound.

Can a 1985 Ford Ranger be converted to a 5.0L?

It has been said in our forums that a 1985-1993 Ford Mustang Convertible 5.0L engine mount will work for this conversion. Swap the mounts to opposite sides (Left-Right). The convertible engine mounts and hardtop engine mounts are not the same. The 5.0L Ford Mustang Convertible was actually built on a 4-cylinder Mustang chassis.

What kind of transmission does a Ford Ranger have?

All 2.8, 2.9, 4.0 V-6’s and transmissions are the same. keep flywheel, bellhousing, pilot bearing, throughout bearing, clutch release mechanism (s), flexplate, torque converter with the transmission. The only modification that will need to be done is to the floor plate.

When did Ford Ranger get the SOHC motor?

The SOHC motor first appeared in 1997 for Explorers, later added in 2001 for Rangers (’97-’00 Ranger 5R55Es have the OHV bell. Have information or photos to add to this page?

Can a 1983 Ford Ranger be converted to a 1993 Mustang?

Trans Dapt P/N 9736 – 2WD Motor Mount Kit For 1983-1997 Ford Ranger 2WD (Includes mounting bracket & motor mount) Factory Motor Mounts: It has been said in our forums that a 1985-1993 Ford Mustang Convertible 5.0L engine mount will work for this conversion.

Do you need a torque converter to replace a manual in a Ford Ranger?

If replacing a manual, the manual starter won’t work. You’ll need a longer one from an automatic. The C4 automatic transmission torque converter will work on a 4.0 factory auto flexplate engine. If replacing an automatic with a manual, you need a manual transmission computer to turn the MIL off.

When does the theft light go out on a Ford Ranger?

Btw, the theft light is supposed to blink every 2 seconds when key is out (as deterrent to thieves) , and should go out after it starts or in the start position longer than 2 seconds. My light would blink with the key out, but when I was in the start position it would stay on solid. I could crank my engine (ree-ree-ree-ree) but it would not start.

Is there a way to fix the horn on a Ford Ranger?

Automotive electrical troubleshooting can take a little time and patience, but fortunately, it is within the abilities of most amateur mechanics. Remove the fuse for the horn circuit from the fuse panel.

What is the Ford Ranger Anti theft system reset procedure?

Once it blinks start the engine and the vehicle will now be reset. If the engine does not start then You did not turn the key on and off quickly enough. The car is not starting. Flashing red light key shows that it is locked. How can we solve this? How to disconnect the slarm system.?

What are the fuses on a Ford Ranger?

All of the wires on the pats module are the EXACT IDENTICAL COLOR AS THE RANGER. White/Yellow wire (Fuse# 25 7.5A hot at all times) and Red/Light green (Fuse# 19 25A hot in run or start) wired directly to the wires coming out of the fuse box.

What kind of transmission does a 1998 Ford Ranger have?

Well I just finished swapping a 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 with 54,000 original miles on it into a 1998 Ford Ranger 4.0 automatic 4×4 extended cab. I used a BW4406 manual shift transfer case out of a 2003 F-150.

Can you put a 2WD motor in a Ford Ranger?

If you have a 4×4 ranger you will have to remove three bolts and drop the front chunk to get to the 18mm nuts that hold the motor mounts on. It is a tight fit but can be done. If it is a 2wd is no pain at all. Everything is accessible.

Where are the ground wires on a Ford Explorer?

Ground wired to one of the gold bolts next to the fuse box that holds the dash in. Pink/Light blue and Tan/Orange (wires in OBD-II connector for scanner) Wired above the driver side kick panel where they go to the main harness plug at the firewall. All wire back to each other because they go to the key ring.

Can you swap the front seats in a Ford Ranger?