Main difference in the 97-98 to the 99+
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Main difference in the 97-98 to the 99+
What are the main differences in those two models? I hear something about a different motor, but what all is different.
Main reason I ask is b/c there is a 97-98 for sale that has the 5.4 and a 5 speed. Been thinking about going to check it out, but the difference worries me.
Main reason I ask is b/c there is a 97-98 for sale that has the 5.4 and a 5 speed. Been thinking about going to check it out, but the difference worries me.
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if im not mistaken the 97-98 are running a traditional coil and plug wires setup and 99 and newer are now coil packs on each plug. Im not sure what some of the other improvements were, but there was a lot of cosmetic changes, such as newer gauges with LCD odometer.
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front cosmetics, header panel, interior package on 97, 3 vs 4 dr, gauges and pats, torsions, intake and heads, 4.6 went to cop ignition. fuel rails changed (regulator not changeable 99+)... mostly minor, but the PI intake/heads is the motor difference for the most part
Edit: 6/96 (roughly, i may be wrong) is the cut off date for the old style header panel.
Edit: 6/96 (roughly, i may be wrong) is the cut off date for the old style header panel.
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What are the main differences in those two models? I hear something about a different motor, but what all is different.
Main reason I ask is b/c there is a 97-98 for sale that has the 5.4 and a 5 speed. Been thinking about going to check it out, but the difference worries me.
Main reason I ask is b/c there is a 97-98 for sale that has the 5.4 and a 5 speed. Been thinking about going to check it out, but the difference worries me.
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You need to look at the VIN and door jamb sticker to see what was swapped.
8th position of the VIN:
2 = 4.2L
6 or W = 4.6L
L = 5.4L
The door jamb has the Trans Code:
U or E = Auto
M = Manual
(There was never a Model Year where the VIN is 'L' and the Trans Code is 'M')
There is a member here (JMC) with a 5.4L/5 speed.
His conversion is in the tech articles forum.
Nearly all I have seen advertised are just dealer misprints where either the motor or trans was listed incorrectly.
8th position of the VIN:
2 = 4.2L
6 or W = 4.6L
L = 5.4L
The door jamb has the Trans Code:
U or E = Auto
M = Manual
(There was never a Model Year where the VIN is 'L' and the Trans Code is 'M')
There is a member here (JMC) with a 5.4L/5 speed.
His conversion is in the tech articles forum.
Nearly all I have seen advertised are just dealer misprints where either the motor or trans was listed incorrectly.
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What are the main differences in those two models? I hear something about a different motor, but what all is different.
Main reason I ask is b/c there is a 97-98 for sale that has the 5.4 and a 5 speed. Been thinking about going to check it out, but the difference worries me.
Main reason I ask is b/c there is a 97-98 for sale that has the 5.4 and a 5 speed. Been thinking about going to check it out, but the difference worries me.
Oil filter location, those were the best years for that, you'll like it.
The only worry. Like any vehicle, has it been takin care of ?
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Are you sure on the header panel? In Raptor's swap thread, he indicates that the header panel is the same...
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my bad, 97's with build dates before 6/96 are different than later. thanks for reminding me!
