Are front license plate brackets interchangeable between 1st & 2nd Gen 'tours?

[96RedSE5Sp]

I need a front license plate bracket and mounting hardware for my '98. Will one from a '96 fit?

 

[BrApple]

not directly, the shape of th bumper is different and they may mount slightly differently also, not sure on that ...

you maybe able to shape the bracket to fit the bumper ...