A 50/50 mix of the correct anti-freeze and distilled water. The amount depends on the year and engine size which you did not list. Start with 8 quarts which should be enough unless it is an older vehicle.
It's due to the car over heating and it's usually because of cheap anti freeze or too much water in the mixture. (Probably a clogged radiator or a bad thermostat, too much water or "cheap anti-freeze" has nothing to do with it. They don't make "cheap" anti freeze. Anti-freeze is just that... anti-freeze!)
A little more information please ( size of engine , with or without air conditioning ) on your 1997 Ford Ranger
Four quarts of anti-freeze mixed 50/50 with four quarts of preferably distilled water should do the job, you may have some left over.
figure out the capacity and then mix 50/50 anti freeze and water
The Ford Mondeo cooling system has a fluid capacity of five gallons. The recommended anti-freeze mixture is 50 percent, which is equal to two an half gallons.
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Dont use to much Anti freeze - (make sure ratio of water to Anti freeze are in balance) use gloves when using anti freeze Dont drink it :) Hope this helps
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1 7/8 Gallon (s) of Full Strength Anti-Freeze mix with equal part distilled water or 3 3/4 Gallons of 50/50 Premixed Anti-Freeze This is for both 2WD and 4WD 3.0L Engines Save
50% water (distilled water is better) and 50% antifreeze
About 6 liters