In a 1997 Ford F-150 and a 1997 Ford Expedition :
The 4.6 and 5.4 liter V8 engines take :
With engne oil filter change :
( 6.0 quarts / 5.7 liters of engine oil )
No , the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 1997 Ford Ranger is not an interference engine
Six quarts (with filter)
6 quarts
15 Qts
No , the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder in a 1997 Ford Ranger is NOT an interference engine ( according to the Gates website )
On a 1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0 ( and 3.0 ) The engine cylinder locations are numbered : 3 - 6 2 - 5 1 - 4 front of Ford Aerostar
A little more information please What model of Ford , what is the engine size
4 quarts
on the right side of the engine
If this is in a Ford Ranger : ( 1989 to 1997 is a 2.3 liter four cylinder engine ) ( 1998 to 2001 is a 2.5 liter four cylinder engine )
Passenger side 3rd cylinder from the front.
YES - according to Gates ( they manufacture timing belts etc. ) the 2.3 L four cylinder engine used in the 1997 Ford Ranger IS A NON INTERFERANCE ENGINE