First 2.3L Ranger Engine Bay Pictures!

[Tomsriv]

That’s a burly looking fan shroud.

It looks a little cramped, but the spark plugs are right on top and hopefully the oil filter is easy access right on the bottom. Nothing else will need to be touched.

Does it have a transmission dipstick?

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[Randy2400h]

That’s a burly looking fan shroud.

It looks a little cramped, but the spark plugs are right on top and hopefully the oil filter is easy access right on the bottom. Nothing else will need to be touched.

Does it have a transmission dipstick?

I highly doubt there’s a transmission dipstick. You service the fluid when it hits its maintenance interval, otherwise you leave it alone unless you get a check engine light triggered by a low fluid quantity code.

 

[Tomsriv]

I highly doubt there’s a transmission dipstick. You service the fluid when it hits its maintenance interval, otherwise you leave it alone unless you get a check engine light triggered by a low fluid quantity code.

I’ve noticed them being phased out. My wives Toyota minivan has “lifetime” fluid. But for a truck Towing a heavy load it would be nice to be able to change it. And to know how much to put back in.

 

[rangerdanger]

I’ve noticed them being phased out. My wives Toyota minivan has “lifetime” fluid. But for a truck Towing a heavy load it would be nice to be able to change it. And to know how much to put back in.

I have attached the relevant pages from the owner's manual. Short answer is 12.8qt (12.1 L) of auto transmission fluid every 150,000 miles.

 

[WXman]

Looks like the plugs are easy to get to. Most guys with EcoBoosts change plugs more often than the manual states because of how dirty these engines run. I wonder if there is an auxiliary battery mounted under that main battery? This truck does have Electronic Start/Stop doesn't it? Typically those have a hidden battery and system of relays somewhere.

 

[Floyd]

I think my 2003 4.0L had 210 horsepower. But it also weighed a little over 3,600 lbs. This new Ranger is 275 horsepower? And 800 lbs. heavier? There will be a performance difference, but not as much as we may think.

As far as cannibalizing F-150 sales, the pricing on Ranger will be enough to prevent that from happening. Look at GM...with rebates and incentives there are guys buying Silverados with Z71 package for upper $30k range. A moderately equipped Colorado is the same price with no where near the rebates. Same thing is going to happen to Ranger. A lot of folks will go to the dealership interested in the Ranger...but once they see the F-150s parked there with $8,000 rebates suddenly there will be a decision to make.

This will be my fourth new Ranger, and I have heard that same argument every time.
I chose the Ranger again.
Love the F-150 but I didn't wait this long , only to buy something too big for my use.

Also I'm thinking 3900 pounds for my STX Supercab 2WD?
My estimate says the 2019 Ranger beats my 2001 by at least 2 pounds per HP
I forgot exactly what my present 4.0L 5SPD regular cab shortbox weighs... but it handily keeps V8 Silverados in its rear view mirror.
I expect my new Ranger will be a solid improvement in every measurable parameter except wheelbase.
I just hope it has a reliability record matching my last 14 new Fords.

 

[Stic-o]

I highly doubt there’s a transmission dipstick. You service the fluid when it hits its maintenance interval, otherwise you leave it alone unless you get a check engine light triggered by a low fluid quantity code.

My '16 Explorer has one... Looks more like a power steering dip stick though

 

[Bubbabiker]

If the 10spd is built like the 6spd auto there could be a dipstick in the service port plug on the side of the transmission.

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