Check for a broken wire in one of the cluster of plugs on top of the left wheelwell.
Have you checked the plug-in connection fo the crankshaft position sensor located behind the A/C Pwr. steering bracket? A new sensor costs about $150. A fault code would show up if it was bad.
No , it is not an interference engine
Replace the ignition wires.
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The 1989 Ford Ranger pickup truck ignition module is located on the firewall in the engine compartment. The ignition module will be on the drivers side of the firewall.
resistance somewhere in starter circuit
check the ignition switch , it might be bad and may need to be replaced.
On your Ford Ranger with the 2.3 or 2.5 liter four cylinder engine , with Fords twin plug ignition system : The compression plugs are on the DRIVERS side of the engine
Right in front of the battery, between the battery and radiator.
It's the box between the engine and left side of the engine compartment where the spark plug wires attach to
The 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L engine has Fords Twin Plug ignition system , so it has ( 8 spark plugs )
4 cylinder engine is an interference type.
The crank sensor probably needs to be replaced.