On 2.3 four cyl engine, oil filter is located on the driver's side on engine block...It can be easily seen from open hood. However, the easyest way to reach and remove it is from below the truck.
2000'ford ranger pickup
According to the owners manual , the 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 L engine takes 4.5 quarts (4.3 liters) of engine oil WITH FILTER CHANGE
The 1998 Ford 4.0 takes 5.0 Qts. with filter.
Will a MOTO-MASTER filter with the number 17-1711-4 fit a 2000 Ford Ranger with 3 litre engine.
What year of Ford Ranger , and what engine size ?
According to the 2000 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : The ( 2.5 liter , 4 cylinder ) takes : With engine oil filter change ( 4.5 quarts / 4.3 liters of engine oil ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also , the 2.3 liter DOHC , 4 cylinder in the ( 2001 ) Ford Ranger takes ( 4 quarts / 3.8 liters of engine oil ) with filter change
According to the 2000 Ford Ranger owners manual : The 3.0L V6 ( which is a Flex Fuel Vehicle engine ) takes : ( 4.3 litres / 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 with the Motorcraft FL-400S engine oil filter )
5W-30 , according to the 2000 Ford Ranger Owner Guide
I checked motorcraft.com , and the owners manual for a 2000 Ford Ranger and they both indicate that the only 4 cylinder engine in a 2000 Ford Ranger is a 2.5 L. With filter change it takes 4.5 quarts ( 4.3 liters )
Motorcraft ( FL - 1A ) for your 4.0 L OHV engine
It is almost directly under the drivers side just behind the oil filter and a little down.
A 1997 Ford Ranger