My new 2009 4.0 L SOHC looks different...

[OffRoad246]

I had a 2009 Ford Ranger FX4 before with a 4.0 L SOHC motor. I totalled it last winter and got a replacement this month.

The thing that I’ve been wondering is, I remember my old truck having that plastic (air intake, I believe) that says “4.0 SOHC” on it but the new one just has a metal part on top. I think it has an engine block heater, would that make the difference I’ve described? We’re there two different versions of this motor? What’s the deal?

 

[rusty ol ranger]

That metal part is prolly the throttle body.

Thats whats under the cover.

Your new one is pry missing it.

 

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[OffRoad246]

That metal part is prolly the throttle body.

Thats whats under the cover.

Your new one is pry missing it.

I took another look at it and you're exactly right. For some reason, I was misremembering and thought there was more diference than there actually was.

I went to a wrecker and got a new cover and it looks perfect now.

Now I just need the levelling kit and bigger tires....

Thanks guys!