1983-1987 Ford Ranger 2.2 & 2.3 Diesels

(Ford Ranger Mazda-Perkins Diesel)

(Turbo Diesel Shown)

The Ranger was introduced in mid-1982 for the 1983 model year and had an available 4-cylinder 59 hp 2.2 L Mazda/Perkins diesel. In 1985, a Mitsubishi-built 2.3 L turbodiesel with 86 hp replaced the Mazda diesel engine. The diesels were no longer an option after 1987. These Rangers are rare now, but a few seem to be showing up now on ebay and other classifieds (2008) likely due to the high gas prices and need for better fuel economy.

NOTE: Also check out 1983-1987 Ford Ranger Diesel Options

Engine Identification
Vin Code (8th digit in VIN)	Engine Size	Cylinders	Manufacturer
P	2.2	4	Toyo Kogo
E	2.3	4	Mitsubishi

General Engine Specifications
Year	Engine	Horsepower & Torque	Bore x Stroke (in.)	Compression Ratio	Oil PSI (@ 2000 rpm)
1983	2.2	59 @ 4000 / 90 @ 2500	3.50 x 3.50	22:1	51(3)
1984	2.2	59 @ 4000 / 90 @ 2500	3.50 x 3.50	22:1	51(3)
1985	2.3	86 @ 4200 / 134 @ 2000	3.59 x 3.54	21:1	11.4(4)
1986	2.3	86 @ 4200 / 134 @ 2000	3.59 x 3.54	21:1	11.4(4)
1987	2.3	86 @ 4200 / 134 @ 2000	3.59 x 3.54	21:1	11.4(4)

Notes:
(3) @ 3600 rpm
(4) @ idle

Tune-Up Specifications
Year	Engine	Valve Clearance Intake (in.) (warm)	Valve Clearance Exhaust (in.)	Timing ATDC	Injection Nozzle Pressure (psi)	Idle Speed (rpm)	Cranking Compression Pressure (psi)
1983	2.2	0.012	0.012	2	1957	700	427(2)
1984	2.2	0.012	0.012	2	1957	700	427(2)
1985	2.2	0.010	0.010	(1)	1707	(1)	384(3)
1986	2.2	0.010	0.010	(1)	1707	(1)	384(3)
1987	2.2	0.010	0.010	(1)	1707	(1)	384(3)

Notes:
(1) See Underhood Sticker
(2) At 200 rpm
(3) At 250 rpm

Capacities
Year	Engine	Manual Trans (pts)	Auto Trans (qts)	Transfer Case (pts)	Front Axle (pts)	Rear Axle (pts)	Fuel (gal)	Cooling WO/AC (qts)	Cooling W/AC (qts)
1983	2.2	3(1)	8(2)	2	2	5	15	10	10.7
1984	2.2	3(1)	8(2)	2	2	5	15	10	10.7
1985	2.3	3(1)	8(2)	2	2	5	15	13	13
1986	2.3	3(1)	8(2)	2	2	5	15	13	13
1987	2.3	3(1)	8(2)	2	2	5	15	13	13

Notes:
(1) 5-Speed Overdrive Transmission: 3.6 pints
(2) C-5 Transmission (2wd): 7.5 quarts

(1986 Ford Ranger Mitsubishi Diesel)

  

Photos of a 1986 turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine in a 1986 Ford Ranger