Had the same thing happen to me, it ended up being a bad ignition module. Seems like it cost around $100 for a new one at autozone.
1342 ( and the distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE )
No , it is not an interference engine
It was the dis ignition module changed it out and runs great!!
I need firing orders on a 2001 ford ranger 4.0 engine v6
Firing order for 1996 Ranger 4-cylinder engine is 1-3-4-2.
The firing order for a 2002 ford ranger is 1-3-4-2. The number one cylinder is at the front of the engine.
The Ford Ranger 2.3 is an inline 4 cylinder engine and the firing order is 1, 3, 4, 2.
Firing order for Ford Ranger 3.0L engine 1993 thru 2005 1-4-2-5-3-6; Cylinder numbers front of vehicle to rear: Right (driver's) side = 4-5-6; left (passenger) side = 1-2-3. Distributor rotates clockwise. .
Four-cylinder engine firing order is 1-3-4-2 Six-cylinder engine firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6 this is from haynes repair manual for 93-97 ford ranger
The 2.3 liter engine in a Ford Ranger is a ( four cylinder engine )
need to know what size engine
What is the timing and firing order of a 2001 ford ranger 2.5 intercooler Click the link for a diagram.