Can I replace a 2.5 liter engine with a 2.3 liter engine?

Asked by Les Nov 23, 2021 at 05:46 PM about the 2000 Ford Ranger XL Standard Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Can I replace my 2000 Ford Ranger 2.5 liter engine with a 2009 2.3 liter ford Ranger engine?  Will it fit?  Both vehicles are from 4X2 automatic pickups.

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beatupchevy answered 3 years ago

You'll probably have a hell of a time matching the new to old so it's usually best to go with what the vehicle was designed for .

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