Check coolant level
Firing order for 1996 Ranger 4-cylinder engine is 1-3-4-2.
The front engine cylinder
follow the heater hose at the rear of the engine and you will find it.
In a 1996 Ford Ranger : The factory available engines were : 2.3 liter four cylinder ( 4 cylinder ) 3.0 and 4.0 liter V6 engines which are ( 6 cylinders )
For a 1996 Ford Ranger : Regular cab , short box ( 16.5 U.S. gallons )
Replace it with a new one.
( Yes ) the 2.3 liter four cylinder engine in a 1996 Ford Ranger is fuel injected
yes ==================================== The 3.0 liter in a Ford Ranger is a V6 engine ( 6 cylinder )
The 1996 Ford Ranger owners manual shows ( 5.0 quarts / 4.7 liters ) of engine oil WITH FILTER CHANGE for the 2.3 L four cylinder engine
Yes , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 2.3 liter four cylinder engine in a 1996 Ford Ranger is NOT an interference engine
Master cylinder or drum brake (hydraulic slave) wheel cylinder or disc brake caliper cylinder? drum brake shoes rear
For a 1996 Ford Ranger , 2.3 litre four cylinder engine ( 112 horsepower from the factory )