Oil pan

[rcone65]

Hey guys I know I asked somewhere way back what oil pan is needed for 98 302 to 96 ranger I'm thinking 79-95 mustang is this correct and best place to buy it and oil relocation kit
Thanks

 

[19Walt93]

I suspect you're right, I used an oil pan for a late 80's/early 90's Crown Vic interceptor when I put the 351 in my 93. Also, use some good motor mounts- meaning NOT ones from Anchor.

 

[Curious Hound]

Hey guys I know I asked somewhere way back what oil pan is needed for 98 302 to 96 ranger I'm thinking 79-95 mustang is this correct and best place to buy it and oil relocation kit
Thanks

Does your Ranger have TTB? Or is it torsion bar and rack&pinion steering? I don't think you meed to change it if you have the torsion bar setup.

The TTB Rangers require the older 2 sump oil pan used on the Mustangs because the crossmember is different. I can link to that oil pan when I get home, since I recently bought one.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Does your Ranger have TTB? Or is it torsion bar and rack&pinion steering? I don't think you meed to change it if you have the torsion bar setup.

The TTB Rangers require the older 2 sump oil pan used on the Mustangs because the crossmember is different. I can link to that oil pan when I get home, since I recently bought one.

1996 should be TIB/TTB, both will need the dual sump pan setup.

 

[Curious Hound]

1996 should be TIB/TTB, both will need the dual sump pan setup.

Well, in that case, this is what I ordered. However, It's not actually in the Ranger yet.

 

[rcone65]

I suspect you're right, I used an oil pan for a late 80's/early 90's Crown Vic interceptor when I put the 351 in my 93. Also, use some good motor mounts- meaning NOT ones from Anchor.

Was doing ricks ranger mounts

 

[rcone65]

Well, in that case, this is what I ordered. However, It's not actually in the Ranger yet.
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Kinda what I was thinking, but u will need new bolts if like mine it's a 98 and aluminum pan so bolts are longer than steel, the aluminum pan wouldn't go in place because I think it was the thickness of it, it is a double sump . Did u get a oil filter relocation kit yet

 

[rcone65]

1996 should be TIB/TTB, both will need the dual sump pan setup.

The donor is a 98 mountaineer rack and pinion 96 ranger is not . The pan on donor is a double sump but wouldn't sit right I believe cause thickness of aluminum pan not sure but definitely wouldn't sit down all the way

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

The donor is a 98 mountaineer rack and pinion 96 ranger is not . The pan on donor is a double sump but wouldn't sit right I believe cause thickness of aluminum pan not sure but definitely wouldn't sit down all the way

Yeah, different dual sump. You need the one like what Eric posted.

The one you have is great for 98-11 trucks, not 83-96

 

[rcone65]

Yeah, different dual sump. You need the one like what Eric posted.

The one you have is great for 98-11 trucks, not 83-96

Ok thanks, what about oil filter relocation kit brand

 

[Curious Hound]

This thread has some discussion on that.

Thread 'Steering Box Clearance Issue; Adding Power Steering To My 1983 Ranger With A 302'

Mar 27, 2026

Hey all! As the title says i'm putting power steering in an 1983 Ranger with a 302 that has a manual steering box. I purchased a power steering box from RedHead for the 1983 and a CVF Belt system with power steering pump. There is a clearance issue with the new steering box not fitting because of the oil filter relocation kit lower line. The lower hose interferes with the power steering box mounting. This is an older swap and since it had a manual steering box clearance wasn't an issue when they selected the oil filter relocation kit. Is there a specific filter relocation kit that works...

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[rcone65]

Yeah, different dual sump. You need the one like what Eric posted.

The one you have is great for 98-11 trucks, not 83-96

 

[rcone65]

Best kit price I found

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Steel Oil Pan Fits 1979–1995 Ford 5.0L Mustang & Fox Chassis – Chrome

Ford Mustang chrome stock capacity oil pan fits 1983-93 Ford Mustang 302 5.0L engines. Dual sump pan for passenger cars. Pan has hole for stock low oil sender. If not used, must be plugged with dealer item: E4AZ-6A828A plug and E4AZ-6C626B washer.

www.cfrperformance.com

I don't have a need for the oil level sensor, my stock pan has the port for it and it seems to enjoy leaking for the fun of it.

I like that the Ford kit doesn't have the port for the oil level sensor.

Cheaper may be thinner/easier to warm and harder to seal as well. Cheap chrome stuff seems to like to rust as well.

 

[Curious Hound]

I like that the Ford kit doesn't have the port for the oil level sensor.

Debating transferring the sensor to my new pan. Not sure I want to drill the hole. I left the wiring in the harness just in case.