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Regarding transmission controls, it appears that Ford changed the sensor and wiring at what they call "97 1/4". Early 97 has a Transmission Range Sensor and later 97 has a Digital Transmission Range Sensor. The DTRS uses more wires, so the two 97 5.0 transmission harnesses are also different. Since the early and late 97 transmission inputs are different, the corresponding 97 PCM's should also be different.
Presumedly, the complete 96 transmission is compatible with the early 97 electrics.
OK dude now I'm scared. Here is the door tag on the monty. It had a 4r70w but was AWD and I wanted 2wd so I found a 4R70w confirmed off a 96 expo.
Monty was feb of 97 and the transmission harness fit. The 96 2WD 4r70w had a sensor missing toward the back left side sitting in the car, I took the sensor off the monty and it fit right in.
I'm going to run the VIN through the ETIS thing to see if it has any clues how can I tell for sure before I fire this thing up and it won't go forward? Of course after spending copious amounts of cash to have the front yolk changed on the driveshaft.
Motor and tranny are in the ranger at this point. I don't want to do anything else till I know it will work.
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