I ran across an item the other day that indicated that Ford made a diesel ranger , probably mid 90's? I sure would like to know if they did, because I need to tow a light weight 5th wheel travel trailer and would sure like to stick with Ford. I can't afford a new truck, so I am looking for a used mid sized. Thanks for any info on this query.

Bill

 

Ford did so make them. Rumor has it that parts are becoming hard to find to service them though?

 

They made some small 2.0/2.2 back in the mid eighties, not sure of the exact details.

 

a freind of mine had a deisil escort so i would imagain they made a ranger with one but i dont really no

 

check out kat's thread ... you have to go to europe (ireland) ... http://www.ford-rucks.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=244160...

 

The diesel was available in 1983-87. The 2.2L was made by Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) and the 2.3L was made by Mitsubishi. I think that all the 2.3's were turbocharged.
The specs I can find show the 2.2L had 59 hp and 90 lb.ft torque, the 2.3 was 86 and 134.
I seem to recall that both of them were pretty gutless and I doubt that you'd be able to tow a 5th wheel.

 

Check out the post"just saying hi"by Kitz E Kat,he's in Ireland and he's got a TURBO diesel.

 

Thanks for the info Racerguy, I'll have to put this in the tech info thread.

 

Thank you all for the good info - It looks like the diesel was too wimpy for what I need. I guess I'll look into the gas Ranger for towing. My 5th wheel is a fiberglass and weighs 2500 Lbs. fully loaded and the Ranger may be up to that.
Thank you-all again,

Bill

 

New Rangers are available with diesels in AUstralia; don't know ehere else.

 

Modern Rangers are available with diesels in every country except the USA.

Look for a diesel introduciton on the next generation Ranger due in 2006/07.

A small torquey diesel with a six speed tranny is exactly what this pick up needs. Loose the low range and make 1st gear a creeper for tough off roading or getting that 6K pound trailer moving. Then make it a true 5 speed beyond the creeper instead of the gussied up 4 speed Ford calls a 5 speed now!!

 

I am in Germany...they have diesels here on the Rangers. Different looking body as well. Look on Ford's German website for pics.

 

Kitz E Kat has a 5 speed in the turbo diesel 2.5l


I bet a six speed manual gearbox would rule in the US.

Count me in.

 

Hell yeah brother, im thinking the same thing, how cool would that be, its like braggin about cars to friends, "oh yeah well i got a 6 speed... WHAT NOW!" haha that would be awsome

 

My 87 Diesel Ranger has developed a major problem that can not be repaired here in this part of Alaska. Unfortunately it is being replaced with a 2005 3.0 gas Ranger. I will really suffer with the gas mileage vrs the diesel mileage. The 32 MPG diesel against the 21 MPG gas IF I am very lucky.

Any parts for the 87 are almost to actually non-existant and have been for numerous years.

I wonder if the 2.5 turbo intercooled diesel used overseas could be used to replace my 2.3 turbo that is in my 87?

If Ford ever brings the diesel back to the US I will be one of the first to buy.