online store, message boards, mailing list, pictures, technical information, product directory ford truck information, svt lightning information, f150 information, f-150 information, f250 information
Home Discussion Forums Photo Gallery Product Directory Technical Articles Recalls & TSB's Product Reviews Classifieds Ford & Industry News Event Calendar Advertise with us
F150online Forums



Look for a USED Ford F150
Carsdirect.com

Go Back   F150online Forums > Powertrain & Mechanical > Transmissions
Difference between 97-98 and 99-03 M5R2? Difference between 97-98 and 99-03 M5R2?
Register Photo Gallery FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-07-2009, 11:06 AM
Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Explorer
Posts: 12
Send a message via AIM to Nick26
Difference between 97-98 and 99-03 M5R2?
Hey guys,
I was just wondering if anyone here knows what the difference between the 97-98 M5R2 (aka M5OD-R2) and the one sold in 99-03? They both came behind the 4.2 but according to the parts interchange websites they aren't the same.
Thanks...

Register today or sign-in to remove these ads!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-07-2009, 11:10 AM
Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Explorer
Posts: 12
Send a message via AIM to Nick26
I just found this online: http://www.mackstrans.com/MazdaFordM5R24x4.html

Which seems to suggest the syncros might be a little different? However I'm wondering if when they are listed as not the same if there are definitely external differences too?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-07-2009, 03:38 PM
glc glc is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Joplin MO
Vehicle: 2003 Ford F150
Posts: 9,210
I think I've seen this here before - if I remember correctly, either the cases are different lengths or the tower for the shift lever is in a different location.
__________________
2003 F150XL 4.2 short cab/bed 4x2 5 speed manual 3.55 LS
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-07-2009, 05:17 PM
JMC JMC is online now
Technical Article Contributor
  
Join Date: Dec 1997
Location: Windsor,Ontario,Canada
Vehicle: 2000 Ford F-150 4x4
Posts: 7,773
Send a message via ICQ to JMC
They moved the shift tower back 55mm. Here is a pic showing the two different shift towers.



.
__________________
Regards

Jean Marc Chartier


4.6 to 5.4 swap, M5OD 5speed w/Modified Hurst short throw, Warn XD9000i, Troyer E-fans, Procharger @12psi, Troyer tuned. ;)

Swap notes; http://www.f150online.com/forums/art...ml#post3570245
Last edited by JMC; 07-07-2009 at 05:17 PM. Reason: Spelling oops....
Reply With Quote


Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:36 PM.

F150online - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0
 
This forum is owned and operated by Internet Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation. It is not authorized or endorsed by the Ford Motor Company and is not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company or its related companies in any way. FordŽ is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company
Contact Us Advertising Terms of Use Privacy Statement Jobs Forum Text Archives