The 5.0 liter Ford engine can be installed in a 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it will require the matching transmission, a custom driveshaft, custom motor mounts, and a customized suspension due to the weight. All connections to the engine require updating as well, and custom linkages for the transmission, and requires custom speedometer gearing.
Take your 2002 Ford Ranger to the garage to get the engine checked.
( 4 ) for the 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3 L - DOHC engine
The 2.3 liter DOHC engine in a 2002 Ford Ranger has a TIMING CHAIN
On a 2002 Ford Ranger : The Mass Air Flow Sensor is between the engine air filter and the engine air intake tube
For what engine ? 3.0
On a 2002 Ford Ranger : The reservoir would be in the engine compartment There are reservoirs for brake fluid , windshield washer fluid , power steering fluid , engine coolant , etcetera
I was looking at a picture on fordparts.com for the 2.3 liter DOHC engine in a 2002 Ford Ranger and the water pump is at the very front of the engine , towards the drivers side of the engine
The firing order for a 2002 ford ranger is 1-3-4-2. The number one cylinder is at the front of the engine.
In a 2002 Ford Ranger : The 2.3 liter DOHC four cylinder engine has a timing CHAIN
According to the 2002 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : For the 2.3 liter four cylinder engine and the 3.0 liter V6 engine ( 5W-20 ) For the 4.0 liter V6 engine ( 5W-30 )
need to know what size engine
The 2002 Ford Ranger in NORTH AMERICA has a 2.3 L DOHC four cylinder engine and the spark plugs are gapped at .044 inch