2000 to 2001 2.5 swap

[macenc]

I have found a 2001 Ranger with a bad 2.5 and I have a 2000 that is wrecked with a good 2.5.
Both 5 speed trucks.
Are they identical engines ?
Are these an easy swap ?
If they are different, how ?

 

[Earl43P]

I strongly suspect they are EXACTLY the same. Mid-year 01 s when they started putting in the 2.3 Duratech, if I'm not mistaken.

If you do find anything different, use your old engine parts/wiring.

If nothing else, take a bunch of photos of the 01 and compare them to yours.
I seriously doubt you'll find anything different though.