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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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97-2002 mech changes

97 Ford Ranger 2.3 liter 4 X 2, 5 speed M5OD. What were the mechanical changes between ’97 and 2002. I’m looking to buy a truck with common parts and service with my ’97.
 
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97-2002 mech changes

Then buy a 97 or older. 98 + was some big changes in the suspension. Motors and trannys are about the except the 2.3 became the 2.5. In the last part of 2001 Ford used a differnet 2.3 instead of the 2.5 and the newer 2.3 has nothing in common with the older 2.3
 

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