Had the same thing happen to me, it ended up being a bad ignition module. Seems like it cost around $100 for a new one at autozone.
1342 ( and the distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE )
No , it is not an interference engine
It was the dis ignition module changed it out and runs great!!
The firing order for the 1998 Ford Ranger with a 3.0-liter V6 engine is 1-2-3-4-5-6. The cylinder layout follows a specific sequence, where cylinder 1 is at the front of the engine on the driver's side. This order is crucial for the engine's proper operation and performance.
I need firing orders on a 2001 ford ranger 4.0 engine v6
The timing for the 1994 Ford Ranger XL with a 2.3-liter engine is set at 10 degrees BTDC (Before Top Dead Center) at idle. The firing order for this engine is 1-3-4-2. The spark plugs should be connected in that sequence, starting with cylinder 1, which is located at the front of the engine on the driver's side.
Firing order for 1996 Ranger 4-cylinder engine is 1-3-4-2.
The firing order for a 2002 ford ranger is 1-3-4-2. The number one cylinder is at the front of the engine.
The Ford Ranger 2.3 is an inline 4 cylinder engine and the firing order is 1, 3, 4, 2.
Firing order for Ford Ranger 3.0L engine 1993 thru 2005 1-4-2-5-3-6; Cylinder numbers front of vehicle to rear: Right (driver's) side = 4-5-6; left (passenger) side = 1-2-3. Distributor rotates clockwise. .
Four-cylinder engine firing order is 1-3-4-2 Six-cylinder engine firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6 this is from haynes repair manual for 93-97 ford ranger
The 2.3 liter engine in a Ford Ranger is a ( four cylinder engine )