Ford Ranger 1998-2007

The Ford Ranger from 1998 to 2007 represents a versatile and compact pickup truck designed to meet the needs of both urban commuters and off-road enthusiasts. This generation significantly departed from the previous Ranger models, featuring a more modern and aerodynamic design. Available in various body styles, including regular and extended cabs, it offered practicality and functionality for different purposes.

The Ranger delivered a comfortable ride on the road, partly thanks to its refined suspension system. Four-wheel-drive options made it capable of handling various terrains, while the towing capacity catered to those with light to moderate hauling needs. The interior saw improvements in terms of ergonomics and comfort, and safety features like airbags and antilock brakes became standard. Overall, the 1998-2007 Ford Ranger combined utility, reliability, and versatility, making it a popular choice among compact truck enthusiasts during its era.

Ford Ranger specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.3L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 21 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 4.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.3L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 3.0L 6-Cylinder

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 19 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 4.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 4.0L 6-Cylinder SOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 18 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 4.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.054”

Brake fluid and (clutch fluid-if equipped)

• Type: Motorcraft® High Performance DOT 3  Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
  • PM-1C (US), CPM1C (Canada)/ ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A
• Capacity: Fill to the line on the reservoir

Door weatherstrips

• Type: Silicone Lubricant/XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A

Hinges, door checks, latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hinge, and seat tracks

• Type: Multi-Purpose Grease /XG-4 or XL-5 / ESB-M1C93-B

Transmission/steering/parking brake linkages and pivots, brake and clutch pedal shaft, clutch pilot bearing, and input shaft spline (manual transmission)

• Type: Motorcraft PremiumLong-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K /ESA-M1C75-B

Coolant

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with a bittering agent (yellow-colored)
• Capacity: 
  • Engine coolant (2.3L engine with manual transmission): 10.5 quarts (10.0L)
  • Engine coolant (2.3L engine with automatic transmission): 10.2 quarts (9.7L)
  • Engine coolant (3.0L engine with manual transmission): 15.1 quarts (14.3L)
  • Engine coolant (3.0L engine with automatic transmission): 14.8 quarts (14.0L)
  • Engine coolant (4.0L engine with manual transmission): 13.7 quarts (13.0L)
  • Engine coolant (4.0L engine with automatic transmission): 13.2 quarts (12.5L)

Cooling system stop leak pellets

• Type: Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 / WSS-M99B37-B6

Power steering fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON ATF/ XT-2-QM MERCON
• Capacity: Fill between MIN/MAX line on the reservoir

Rear axle fluid

• Type:  Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
  • XY-75W140-QL / WSP-M2C192-A
• Capacity: 4.0 pints (1.9L)

Fuel tank

• Capacity: 16.0 gallons (60.6L)

Automatic Transmission fluid (4×2 with 2.3L engine)

•  Type: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV ATF XT-5-QM / MERCON V
• Capacity: 9.9 quarts (9.4L)

Automatic Transmission fluid (4×2 vehicles with 3.0L or 4.0L engine)

•  Type: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV ATF XT-5-QM / MERCON V
• Capacity: 10.0 quarts (9.5L)

Automatic Transmission fluid (4×4 vehicles with 3.0L or 4.0L engine)

•  Type: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV ATF XT-5-QM / MERCON V
• Capacity: 10.0 quarts (9.5L)

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
• Capacity: 10.3 quarts (9.8L)

Lock cylinder

• Type: Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft XL-1

Manual transmission fluid (5-speed)

• Type: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV ATF XT-2-QDX / MERCON
• Capacity: 2.8 quarts (2.65L)

Transfer case fluid (4X4)

• Type:  Motorcraft® MERCON® LV ATF XT-2-QDX / MERCON
• Capacity: 1.25 quarts (1.2L)

Front axle fluid (4X4)

• Type:  Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant/ XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A
• Capacity: 1.25 quarts (1.2L)

Rear axle fluid –All (except FX4 Level II)

• Type:  Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant/ XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A
• Capacity: 5.0-5.3 pints (2.4-2.5L)

Rear axle fluid (FX4 Level II only)

• Type: Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant/ XY-75W140-QL / WSL-M2C192-A
• Capacity: 5.25-5.5 pints (2.5-2.6L)

Fuel tank–Regular cab (Short wheel base)

• Capacity: 17 gallons (64.4L)

Fuel tank–Regular cab (Long wheel base)

• Capacity: 20.3 gallons (76.8L)

Fuel tank–SuperCab

• Capacity: 19.5 gallons (73.8L)

Powertrain

Engine

• 2.3 L Duratec I4 (gasoline) (2001–2011)
• 2.5 L OHC I4 (gasoline) (1998–2001)
• 3.0 L Vulcan V6 (gasoline / E85) (1998–2008)
• 4.0 L OHV Cologne V6 (gasoline) (1998–2000)
• 4.0 L 4.0 SOHC V6 (gasoline) (2001–2011)

Transmission

•  Manual
• 5-speed Mazda M5OD-R1
• Automatic
• 4-speed 4R44E
• 5-speed 5R55E

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb:
  • 9145
  •  H11-55W
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 194NA
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157AK
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9007

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 3156
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 4157K
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 922
• License Plate Light Bulb: 194
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3157AK
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  4157K
  • 3156
• Tail Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  4157K
• Tailgate Light Bars: vbf-tailgate-light

Interior Lights

• Dome Light Bulb: 912
• Map Light Bulb : 904