Check engine light

[84Ranger4X4]

Does anyone know what year they started putting check engine lights on the Rangers? Mine is a 87 with the 2.3 four cylinder and It doesn't have one.

 

[Ozwynn]

I'm not sure but my 88 B2 had 1

 

[srteach]

The CEL started at least as early as the OBDI specs. Definitely in use as of the 94 model and probably earlier by a few years.

 

[blackbronc]

I would guess the first production year that each motor series got computer control. Might not be the same year for all engines or models.

 

[dougs3.0L98]

1996 and up has the OBD2 stuff.

 

[Bent Bolt]

I believe it was in 1988. My 87 does not have a CEL.

 

[84Ranger4X4]

Yeah I did a little research and It was 1988 when they started putting them in.

 

[almostclueless]

I could swear my 87 BII had one......hmmmm

 

[84Ranger4X4]

Maybe they used them on the V6's and not on the four cylinders?