From the model year 1993 to 2025, the Ford Ranger has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. It also has both interference and non-interference engines.
Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.
The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.
If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.
Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2024 | 2.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2021 | 2.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2020 | 2.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2019 | 2.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2011 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2011 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2010 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2010 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2009 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2009 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2008 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2008 | 3.0L V6 148 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2008 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2007 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2007 | 3.0L V6 148 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2007 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 3.0L V6 148 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 3.0L V6 148 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2004 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2004 | 3.0L V6 154 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2004 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2003 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2003 | 3.0L V6 154 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2003 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2002 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2002 | 3.0L V6 146 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2002 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2001 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 2001 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 119 hp (Pinto LL25) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 2001 | 3.0L V6 150 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2001 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2000 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 119 hp (Pinto LL25) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 2000 | 3.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2000 | 4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1999 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 119 hp (Pinto LL25) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 1999 | 3.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1999 | 4.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1998 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 119 hp (Pinto LL25) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 1998 | 3.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1998 | 4.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1997 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 112 hp (Pinto LL23) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 1997 | 3.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1997 | 4.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1996 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 112 hp (Pinto LL23) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 1996 | 3.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1996 | 4.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1995 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 112 hp (Pinto LL23) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 1995 | 3.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1995 | 4.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1994 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 98 hp (Pinto LL23) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 1994 | 3.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1994 | 4.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1993 | 2.3L 4 Cyl. 98 hp (Pinto LL23) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 1993 | 3.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1993 | 4.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
TimingBeltInfo.com is a website designed to quickly find the timing belt (or chain) information for your vehicle.
Understanding the timing system in your vehicle or a possible purchase can save you money and headaches in the long run.
When in doubt, always consult with a professional mechanic.
Also, you can consult the vehicle's owner's manual.