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What is the most common Ranger engine (in here and out there)?


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There were three 2.3l
2.3l diesel
2.3l lima
2.3l duratec

2.3l ecoboost is in a different Ranger, if you include it then you should include the F150 Ranger and all the T6 international Rangers

So I think we should be looking at 1983-2011 Ranger engines :)
 

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There were three 2.3l
2.3l diesel
2.3l lima
2.3l duratec

2.3l ecoboost is in a different Ranger, if you include it then you should include the F150 Ranger and all the T6 international Rangers

So I think we should be looking at 1983-2011 Ranger engines :)
Don't forget about the Edsel Ranger, too. No, it didn't have a 2.3l engine. It could be had with a 3.7L inline 6, a 4.8L V8, or a 5.9L V8.

So, to those who say the Ranger never came from the factory with a V8, I say THBPPLLTT!! Oh, the F150 Ranger probably also had a V8 available. :p
 

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Don't forget about the Edsel Ranger, too. No, it didn't have a 2.3l engine. It could be had with a 3.7L inline 6, a 4.8L V8, or a 5.9L V8.

So, to those who say the Ranger never came from the factory with a V8, I say THBPPLLTT!! Oh, the F150 Ranger probably also had a V8 available. :p
The 70’s F-series Rangers could the optional 460... even in the F-150.
 

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Tesla has a 2.9?
 

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There were three 2.3l
2.3l diesel
2.3l lima
2.3l duratec

2.3l ecoboost is in a different Ranger, if you include it then you should include the F150 Ranger and all the T6 international Rangers

So I think we should be looking at 1983-2011 Ranger engines :)
Ecoboost is based on the duratec too...
 

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And like all 2.9l engines, it had 20 hp.
...and unlike the 3.0 it actually builds torque below 2000rpm (The T actually had 83ftlbs@900rpm, i was impressed)
 

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It’s rated at 18... it probably makes 20.
At one time it probably did. She runs good but could use an overhaul. Was rerung in the late 70’s and worked like a borrowed mule since.
 

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I meant '83-'11 Rangers, but this is most interesting, do carry on...
 

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