03 2.3 how many miles is it good for

[f7694]

just bought a 03 ranger with a 2.3 allready has 143,000 on it just wondering how many miles the motor will last

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

first welcome to TRS
and dont worry Ranger engines a re pretty reliable
i can bet it would pass the 200k mark with no problem
a tune up and a general mechanical inspection would be good for it

 

[exbass94]

I used to drive a 2.3 Ranger at work. It had over 230k miles, and it was beaten on and given poor maintenance its entire life, and it still ran like it was brand new. It is still going and probably has over 260k on it by now. I'm a big fan of the newer 4 cylinder engines. I would've bought one if they were available in 4wd.

 

[HardcoreKeith]

You gotta figure it's built Mazda tough, right?

 

[Ruger]

I have over 350,000 miles on my 2002 2.3L engine and it still running stron.

 

[mattpresley]

I have over 350,000 miles on my 2002 2.3L engine and it still running stron.

I need an odometer pic of that! thats insanly awesome. hope mine can do that!

 

[Ruger]

I can post a pic of my current odometer... last one gave out at 315,000 miles and I no longer have it around.

 

[Dylan9302]

i have 2 buddies each owning there own truck... they both have the older 2.3 motors... ones at 350 000 and the other is at 525000!!!!! They 525000 swares that they have not changed the motor and it looks like they havent either

 

[jokerl90]

92 ranger here. 2.3 has over way over 200,000 on it. Transmission (5-speed) started whining so I parked it about 3 years ago. Filled the tank with gas and just started it occasionally.
Started driving it a month ago, it runs like the past 3 years never happened. With the old gas! 75 mph is just cruising to it, plenty of power beyond that.
(As I type this, I tap on wooden desk every few words! lol)

 

[jokerl90]

f7694 what kind of transmission does your truck have? If it's a 5 speed you should spend some time in the transmission forum. Lots of good info there!
A very good mechanic once told me the 2.3 and 5 speed was bullet proof as long as the motor didn't run hot and the trans had fluid in it.

 

[Ruffinit]

I have an '03 with the 2.3 / 5 sp. I bought it 2 1/2 years ago with only 10K miles on it. It was a lease return and had been sitting on the Ford lot for 18 months. In the last 30 months I've put 91K miles on it (totalling 101K) because I drive a 140 mile/day commute. The thing started at 32mpg and still gets it day in and day out. I've only had one repair to the entire truck which was the thermostat/temp sensor unit. Obviously this is all highway mileage with some towing and hauling thrown in, but it doesn't miss a beat.

Make sure all the maintenance is done on it and it should do you fine.