Iam looking to buy my daughter a Ranger 2000 or newer. How many years did Ford make the 2.5 L motor for ? And what problems did Ford have with this motor?
2.5 liter engine
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the 2.5 is the old 2.3 with more displacement, it has all the faults and positives that the 2.3 did, so generally look at them as being the same motor.
i think either 2000 or 2001 is the latest they ever used the 2.5, started it in either 98 or 99.
i think either 2000 or 2001 is the latest they ever used the 2.5, started it in either 98 or 99.
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2.5 was used from 1998 till mid-year 2001. It is simply a stroked-out 2.3, the same ones used in the 1997 and older Rangers. This engine didn't really have any problems. They have a fantastic reputation for being tough, long-lasting engines.
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Thanks for the info.
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It was alright. I'd go for a 2.3 myself.
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what he said.
its a really good engine. it ma not have great numbers, but it pushes hard and is really reliable
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