You need to run checks for fuel and spark on the vehicle to narrow down the root of the problem. Remember: Engines NEED 3 things to run correctly, 1. A clean cool air supply 2. Clean fuel (Pressurized Supply) 3. Strong spark initiated at the right time.
ignition module
Look at the fuse block, should be a quarter size cap over the reset button. on my Ford Ranger it's right above your gas pedals
On a 1998 Ford Ranger : Both the 4.0 liter and the 3.0 liter V6 engines are an ( Over Head Valve ) design
A 1987 4-speed ford ranger with over drive is a 4wd and not 2wd.
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On the 2.3 litre Dual Over Head Cam four cylinder engine in a Ford Ranger : Ford started using that engine in the Ford Ranger during the 2001 model year
If you have the 4.0 L EFI V6 ( which is an Over Head Valve design ) in your Ford Ranger ( I believe it is 157 / 160 horsepower ) My brothers 2007 Ford Ranger , which has the 4.0 L Single Over Head Cam V6 engine is rated at ( 207 horsepower )
it could be the shift linkage being that both gears over there wont work
no , over head valve ( pushrod )
ignition coil
Does it turn over? Does it have fuel/spark/compression?
Behind the seat. It may have a cover over it.