Specifications Comparison: 1998 Ford Ranger vs 2002 Ford Ranger

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 119 hp (Pinto LL25)	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	120k
3.0L V6 145 hp (Vulcan)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L V6 160 hp (Cologne)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement interval (miles)
2.3L 4 Cyl. 143 hp (Mazda L3-NS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 146 hp (Vulcan)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L V6 207 hp (Cologne SOHC)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime