The Ford Ranger has the same engine bay as a Ford Explorer. Those came with a 4.6 liter engine which is basically the same as the 5.4 Triton (same block) so it would slip in the same place.
You would need the ECM, trans and all the fun parts ot make it happen though
If your looking for a direct swap, the 4.0 was not a slouch. The engine bay should be all set for it save the ECM and tranny.
( 160 horsepower ) for the 4.0 liter OHV , V6 engine in a 1999 Ford Ranger
The 4.0 L - V6 engine in a 1999 Ford Ranger has a compression ratio of ( 9.0 to 1 )
Yes , the 2.5 litre four cylinder engine in a 1999 Ford Ranger is a Single Over Head Cam engine
The check engine light on a 1999 Ford Ranger is between the full mark of the gas gauge and the left turn signal arrow
On a Ford Ranger , 3.0 liter V6 engine : The engine oil filter is on the drivers side of the engine
The main compatible engine with a 1999 Ford Ranger would be a 4.0L Ford V6. A V8 engine would fit well as well, but uses a lot of gasoline when driving.
According to the engine wiring schematic in my Chilton book : For a 1999 Ford Ranger , 4.0 liter EFI , V6 engine : ( there are 3 oxygen sensors )
On a 1999 Ford Ranger , 4.0 liter V6 engine : The engine oil dipstick is on the drivers side of the engine
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No , the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine in a 1999 Ford Ranger is an ( Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine )
According to Gates ( they manufacture timing belts etc ) the 2.5 liter engine used in a 1999 Ford Ranger is NOT an interference engine
No. Ford Rangers may have a variety of manufacturers parts in one engine. For example, my Ranger has a Mitsubishi motor with a Mazda transmission.