92 Explorer 5.0 engine swap

[PJ11]

ok where do i start i have a 92 ford explorer and it has a 4.0 automatic in it the AOD trans or w.e it is the POS transmission the explorer is 4x4 with the TTB set up and i wanna do a engine swap i have a 89 mustang 5.0l thats fuel injected i wanna put the 5.0 in the explorer but the 5.0 is a manual and i want to keep the Automatic being that its a offroad truck it is still gonna be daily driven but i want it to be auto anyways how hard will it be to swap the 4.0 for the 5.0 will the tranny from the 4.0(auto) bolt to the 5.0 or what and will the harness from the explorer plug into the computer for the 5.0 i have a complete 5.0 with the computer and fuel inj and everything what would i need and how much would it run me to do the swap i have the welder to make my own solid mounts and all that good stuff let me know thanks alot

[shorod]

Welcome to the forum!

A good place to start would be witht he "." key so we can tell when one sentence ends and the next begins.

Since you mention that you want the Explorer to remain a daily driver, I really think your best bet would be to purchase an Explorer that has a V-8 already and a good transmission. You could probably find one with a bad engine but good body, interior and transmission for much less than what you'll end up spending trying to fabricate brackets, re-wire sensors and systems, etc.

-Rod

[PJ11]

ok well thats a good point. The Explorer I own now is already done as far as suspension so buying another would be pointless. i already talked to painless they sell a kit for it but thanks for nothing.