Ford Ranger Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (1993 - 2025)

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.

Ford Ranger Timing Belt Or Chain (1993 - 2025)
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterferenceService Interval
20252.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20242.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20232.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20222.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20212.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20202.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20192.3L 4 Cy. Turbo 270 hp (Ti-VCT)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20112.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20114.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20102.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20104.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20092.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20094.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20082.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20083.0L V6 148 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20084.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20072.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20073.0L V6 148 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20074.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20062.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20063.0L V6 148 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20064.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20052.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20053.0L V6 148 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20054.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20042.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20043.0L V6 154 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20044.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20032.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20033.0L V6 154 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20034.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20022.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20023.0L V6 146 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20024.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20012.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
20012.5L 4 Cyl. 119 hp (Pinto LL25)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
20013.0L V6 150 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20014.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20002.5L 4 Cyl. 119 hp (Pinto LL25)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
20003.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
20004.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19992.5L 4 Cyl. 119 hp (Pinto LL25)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
19993.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19994.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19982.5L 4 Cyl. 119 hp (Pinto LL25)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
19983.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19984.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19972.3L 4 Cyl. 112 hp (Pinto LL23)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
19973.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19974.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19962.3L 4 Cyl. 112 hp (Pinto LL23)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
19963.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19964.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19952.3L 4 Cyl. 112 hp (Pinto LL23)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
19953.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19954.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19942.3L 4 Cyl. 98 hp (Pinto LL23)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
19943.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19944.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19932.3L 4 Cyl. 98 hp (Pinto LL23)Timing BeltNon-Interference120k miles
19933.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
19934.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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.