4.0L V6 SOHCโ€ข4WDโ€ขAUTOMATICโ€ขgas
11 active safety recalls on this vehicle โ€” view recalls
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Fluid ยท Coolant

Coolant

for 2005 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 SOHC ยท 4WD
Fluid Type
Motorcraft Gold 50/50 pre-mix
Spec: WSS-M97B51-A1
Capacity
14.2qt
13.43 L
Drain & Refill
12 qt
11.35 L
Change Interval
100,000 mi
160,900 km

Notes

Yellow/gold ethylene glycol coolant; initial fill good for 5 years/100k, then 3 years/50k

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