Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L (2009): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: Ranger 2006.5 (05.2006-), Ranger 2WD L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1984), Ranger 2WD L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983), Ranger 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1984), Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998), Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001), Ranger 2WD V6-171 2.8L (1983), Ranger 2WD V6-177 2.9L (1989), Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995), Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990), Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L (2008), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1998), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (2001), Ranger 2WD V6-4.0L (2010), Ranger 4WD L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1984), Ranger 4WD L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983), Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1984), Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L VIN A EFI (1997), Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001), Ranger 4WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2002), Ranger 4WD V6-171 2.8L (1983), Ranger 4WD V6-177 2.9L (1988), Ranger 4WD V6-182 3.0L (1994), Ranger 4WD V6-183 3.0L (1993), Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991), Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L (2008), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (1999), Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009), Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2001), Ranger Factory Service Manual (2007).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
   • Engine195 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - Engine › Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications23
     • Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods15 pages

       • Camshaft Bearing › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2345
       • Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures23
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures23
       • Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Cylinder Block Assembly35 pages

       • Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information9 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round2345678
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information6 pages

         • Specifications2
         • Service and Repair › Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round234
       • Engine Block Heater › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications234567
       • Piston, Engine › Component Information6 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › Procedures2345
       • Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
     • Cylinder Head Assembly32 pages

       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications2
       • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair2
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures23
       • Valve Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair › Valve Cover2345678910111213
       • Valve Guide › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Valve Seat › Component Information › Service and Repair › Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements23
       • Valve Spring › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2345
       • Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information › Service and Repair › Valve Stem Diameter23
     • Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories22 pages

       • Drive Belt › Component Information4 pages

         • Diagrams2
         • Testing and Inspection › Drive Belt - Noise/Flutter2
       • Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information5 pages

         • Testing and Inspection › Belt Tensioner - Mechanical2
         • Service and Repair › Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) - Exploded View23
       • Engine Mount › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2345678910
       • Idler Pulley › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) - Exploded View23
     • Engine Lubrication24 pages

       • Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube › Component Information › Service and Repair › Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View23
       • Engine Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Oil Filter Adapter › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information6 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View2345
       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations23
       • Oil Pick Up/Strainer › Component Information › Service and Repair › Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View23
       • Oil Pump, Engine › Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Oil Temperature Sensor/Switch, Engine › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Intake Manifold › Component Information › Specifications23456
     • Seals and Gaskets, Engine11 pages

       • Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair › Flexplate or Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal - Exploded View2345
       • Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair › Valve Train Components - Exploded View234
     • Sensors and Switches - Engine4 pages

       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations23
       • Oil Temperature Sensor/Switch, Engine › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Timing Components19 pages

       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Timing Chain › Component Information › Diagrams2345
       • Timing Chain Tensioner › Component Information › Specifications2345
       • Timing Cover › Component Information › Specifications23456
       • Variable Valve Timing › Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks20 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications23
       • Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications
       • Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair2
       • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
       • Ignition Timing › System Information › Specifications
       • Ignition Cable › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Spark Plug › Component Information4 pages

         • Specifications › Gap2
         • Service and Repair › Engine Ignition Components - Exploded View2
       • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications23
       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications2
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications2
   • Cooling System63 pages

     • Coolant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Coolant Bypass Hose234
     • Coolant Reservoir › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Radiator Cooling Fan28 pages

       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor › Component Information21 pages

         • Locations
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations23
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Speed Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
       • Fan Blade › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Fan Clutch › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch5 pages

       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Description and Operation
       • Engine Temperature Sensor › Component Information4 pages

         • Locations2
         • Description and Operation › Electronic Engine Controls2
     • Fan Shroud › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Heater Core › Component Information › Testing and Inspection › Heater Core234
     • Heater Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair23
     • Radiator › Component Information › Service and Repair2
     • Relays and Modules - Cooling System › Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information › Locations23
     • Sensors and Switches - Cooling System6 pages

       • Radiator Cooling Fan Speed Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
       • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch5 pages

         • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Description and Operation
         • Engine Temperature Sensor › Component Information4 pages

           • Locations2
           • Description and Operation › Electronic Engine Controls2
     • Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Specifications
     • Thermostat Housing, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications2
   • Exhaust System21 pages

     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Description and Operation2345
     • Exhaust Manifold › Component Information9 pages

       • Specifications
       • Service and Repair › Procedures2345678
     • Exhaust Pipe › Component Information › Service and Repair › Exhaust Downpipe234
     • Muffler › Component Information › Service and Repair › Exhaust System - Exploded View23
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections