The first Laforza arrived in the United States between 1988-89 with some modifications to the Magnum 4x4 base frame.date=January 2015 The major differences included: reinforced and modified cross members, (transmission) and other details to use the 4942 cc Ford V8 (more commonly known as the "5.0") EFI engine and the AOD transmission, coupled with a "2wd high, 4wd high, 4wd low" Newprocess 229 transfer case (Selec-Trac).