DBMSTNG said:
i may be wrong, but i think only the Explorer 2V's have aluminum blocks. so i bet it's actually an Explorer V8. an Explorer V8 would make sense since an Explorer is basically a Ranger turned SUV.
got pics of these engines?
I checked the Ford truck web site, seems the Ranger only comes with the 4L V6
Here are the specs for the 4.6L in the Explorer:
Engine Specifications
Engine Type 4.0L V-6 SOHC 4.6L SOHC 16V V-8
Engine Electronics EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with Integrated EDIS EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with Integrated EDIS
Displacement 4.0L (245 CID) 4.6L (281 CID)
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) 210 @ 5100 239 @ 4750
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 254 @ 3700 282 @ 4000
Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1
Bore and Stroke (in.) 3.95 x 3.32 3.55 x 3.54
Main Bearings 4 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic Lash Adjuster with Roller Follower Hydraulic Lash Adjuster with Roller Follower
Fuel Delivery Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
Recommended Fuel Regular Unleaded/E85 Regular Unleaded
Exhaust NA NA
Fuel Economy EPA Est. mpg: 15 City/21 HWY EPA Est. mpg: 15 City/19 HWY
Transmission Type 5-speed Automatic O/D 5-speed Automatic O/D
Engine block material NA NA
Cylinder head material NA NA