Mid-2001 and up Rangers
Yeah, I know it's geared towards the Focus crowd, but a lot of it is still good info the pertains to the engine in our rangers too. Ford 2.3L Duratec The new Ford Duratec 2.3L (23E) engine generates 144 horsepower - 10 percent more than today's 2.0-liter Zetec engine - with SULEV...
I just yesterday had Doug do a SCT Xcalibrator 2 on my 03 Mazda B-2300 (Same as Ranger) and we did numerous dyno runs. The results are really good! Details: stock 2.3 motor, 37,000 miles, 5 speed, stock air filter & exhaust. Base line: Dynojet: Peak HP: 122.6,Peak torque 135.3 lb. ft. We...
Has anybody ever removed the clutch fan and use just the E-Fan? I removed the clutch fan off my big truck and installed a set of E-Fans and its was much better throttle response and slight MPG improvement. Wayne
It happens when I let off the gas and clutch in. I don't hear it any other time than when the motor is winding itself down. Could this be a broken flywheel? What else can it be? I suppose it could be something loose in the valvetrain, but I would think I'd feel other things too. It's very...
Just like the topic says, do they make performance wires for our trucks? Wayne
I was detailing under my hood today and noticed that the top of my throttle body blade is curved outwards is this normal or is something screwed up? The truck runs and drives perfect!!! Heres some pics, kinda hard to see but you get the idea.... Wayne
I changed my plugs recently and I was just looking at them again and it looks like they have oil on them. I am not very familiar with this engine or the idea of putting plugs in through the valve cover, so, is this normal? I also noticed that the valve cover leaks a little in front, bad gasket? I...
When reading and studying my Ranger shop manual and wiring manual, I learned that the Ranger Duratec 2.3 has an "optional" e-fan, at least in the 2003 & 2004. My 2004 has one. What determines whether or not the engine gets an e-fan? Is it (as I suspect) related to air conditioning (only the A-C...
I have a 03 duratec 5spd with 98,000 miles and I discovered a oil leak on either the front Crank seal...or the Timing chain gasket..not sure which Was wondering if anyone had tried replacing these before and whats involved..... or am I looking at a 1000 dollar ford shop repair bill?
The oil light on my '05 2.3L came on today, and stayed on during a 10-minute drive. Got home, checked the oil level, it is fine - just below max on the stick. What do I do next?
What are your mods? What were your times? I tried the search too! Wayne
The first 10 minutes or so every morning my Ranger hesitates under 3k rpm. I changed the plugs and wires and there are no codes. The only thing left I can think to do is swap the coil but I'd like to be sure since a coil runs $100. Or maybe the fuel system is clogged somewhere, but I don't know why...
hey guys i was looking around at stuff for my girls taurus(yeah i'm that bored) and i found this site called msdsinc. they make headers for odd cars(like the taurus). one of them happens to be a 2.3 duratec ranger.. there hasn't been a duratec ranger header since draxxas made them and no longer...
I think there use to be a sticky about how to air box mod the 2.3 duratec. Anyone got the link or maybe some insight on how to do. I know the silencers are suppose to come out. What do people use to fill the holes left when they are removed??? Is there a better gain by doing the mod or is a...
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