RANGER Specifications
| Engine Specifications | ||
| Engine type | 2.3L I4 | 4.0L V6 |
| Engine electronics | EEC-V | EEC-V |
| Displacement | 2.3L (140 CID) | 4.0L (245 CID) |
| Horsepower (SAE net@rpm) | 143@5,250 | 207@5,250 |
| Torque (lb.-ft.@rpm) | 154@3,750 | 238@3,000 |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke (in.) | 3.44x3.70 | 3.95x3.32 |
| Main bearings | 5 | 4 |
| Valve lifters | Mechanical nonhydraulic bucket | Hydraulic lash adjuster |
| Fuel delivery | Sequential electronic fuel injection | Sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Recommended fuel | Unleaded | Unleaded |
| Fuel economy | 22 city/27 highway (manual transmission) | 15 city/21 highway (manual transmission) |
| Transmission type | 5-speed manual overdrive standard; 5-speed automatic optional | 5-speed manual overdrive standard; 5-speed automatic optional |
| Engine block material | Aluminum | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum | Aluminum |