It's Fords twin plug ignition system ( to reduce emissions )
There are ( 6 ) spark plugs
In a 2011 Ford Ranger : The 4.0 litre Single Over Head Cam , V6 engine has : ( 6 spark plugs )
On a 2005 Ford Ranger : The 2.3 liter Dual Over Head Cam , four cylinder engine has : ( 4 spark plugs )
The Ford 4.0 liter V6 engine has ( 6 spark plugs )
There are ( 6 spark plugs ) on the Ford 4.0 liter V6 engine
( 8 spark plugs ) for your 2001 Ford Ranger 2.5 liter 4 cylinder ( with Fords twin plug ignition system )
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On a 2002 Ford Ranger : Check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information ( VECI ) decal in the front of your engine compartment . It will show the type of spark plugs used and the spark plug gap
( 4 ) for the 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3 L - DOHC engine
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On a 2002 Ford Ranger : The 2.3 liter Dual Over Head Cam four cylinder engine has ( 4 spark plugs )
Yes ( the 2.3 liter in the Ford Ranger from 1989 to 1997 has 8 spark plugs ) and the 2.5 liter from 1998 to 2001 also has 8 spark plugs