How to Determine the Engine Size of a Ford Ranger
Whether you already own a Ford Ranger, or you're considering buying one, you'll need to know what size the engine is. The bank needs to know so it can determine the loan value on the vehicle. You'll also need to know the engine size to get insurance coverage. Plus, you'll need the engine size to buy the proper parts for repairs.
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Things You'll Need
- Ford Ranger engine
- Emissions sticker
- VIN (vehicle identification number)
Instructions
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Open the hood of the Ford Ranger. Locate the emissions sticker on the engine. Besides providing the emissions information, this sticker may also provide the engine size.
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Find the VIN of the Ford Ranger. The VIN can be found on the dashboard at the bottom of the windshield on the driver's side. Or, look at the door post on the driver's side door. The VIN can also be found on the Ford Ranger title.
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Check the VIN number decoding chart (see Resources) to find the engine size. Or, call a local Ford dealer and ask them to decode the VIN.
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Take the Ford Ranger to a dealership and asked a mechanic to check and identify the engine size for you.
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Tips & Warnings
Typical Ford Ranger engines that are installed by the factory are: 4-Cyl. 2.3 Liter, V6 2.9 Liter, V6 3.0 Liter, V6 4.0 Liter, 4-Cyl. 2.5 Liter and V6 3.0L Flex Fuel. Usually the number of spark plugs the Ford Ranger has will tell you how many cylinders the engine has. Some engines have dual plugs for each cylinder.
Checking the engine size of a Ford Ranger using the VIN will only work if the engine is the original one.
