2002 4.6L Expedition Engine and Transmission swap - what are my options and how do I search for them?
Asked by Speed__Racer Aug 20, 2018 at 10:43 PM about the 2002 Ford Expedition XLT
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I have a 2002 Ford Expedition with a 4.6L v8 and the Engine has a loud tick.
The tranny is almost gone now. I'd like to know what make and models trucks I
could search for to find a replacement engine even if it is a larger one that will
work in the truck. How do I know what year, make and model ranges to look for
to find a replacement drivetrain?
6 Answers
I would look at same year Expeditions and F150's for donor drive trains.
Speed__Racer answered 5 years ago
I know you are trying to be helpful, but vague answers that are very generic are not what I was looking for. I already knew the vague generic answer. To be more helpful, I really wanted to know what year range I should look at for my 2002. Lincoln options as well? I'd also like to know what specific engine options I can choose from, like can I get the 5.4L instead of the current 4.6L if I buy the engine and tranny together?
Your best results will be with the same year. Going to other years could involve changes to the ECU, wiring etc. I would not go more than plus or minus one year. Unless you are really attached to this truck I would just buy another one and save all the trouble. I am sure you could install a 5.4 but be sure and get the ECU and wiring that goes with it.
Speed__Racer answered 5 years ago
Again, I am really looking for someone who knows the year range, like 2001 - 2004 used the same engine in both the Expedition and the F150. I already know that getting the same year works. I appreciate you mentioning getting the ECM if I do an engine change - that is helpful.
Speed__Racer answered 5 years ago
So, I found that my engine is the W. I Also the following engines that look compatible: FORD 4.6 2002-2003 F SERIES & 2002 EXPEDITION VIN W ENGINE FORD 5.4 engine 02-03 f150,expedition RWD 2 valve Plus here's more info. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Expedition#Engine(s) Engine and Transmissions per Wikipedia: 1999–2002 4.6 Liter (281 cu in) 16-valve SOHC Triton V-8 gas 230 hp 291 lb⋅ft VIN W 1999–2002 5.4 Liter (330 cu in) 16-valve SOHC Triton V-8 gas 260 hp 350 lb⋅ft VIN L 1998–2002 4-speed 4R100 automatic 1997–2002 4-speed 4R70W automatic
justliloleme answered 5 years ago
2002 and 2004 are different, I know because I own both, i think 2002 ended in 2003, i am looking for an engine for my 2004 expedition 4.6 but i know a 2001 or 02 0r 03 wont work, it may be up to 09 for me but probably more like 07, every 4 yrs most likely so you would have 99 to 03?
