2000 Ford Ranger Engine

2000 FORD RANGER
100,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICK JURCZAK
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I have a 2000 Ford Ranger with a 3.0 L engine and it has spun a bearing and damage the crankshaft and the piston rod my question is is the crankshaft and piston rod the same on a 3.0 L engine that is flex fuel? Because I can get a crank and piston rod from a 3.0 L flex fuel engine
Nov 27, 2015 at 10:04 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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I don't see why it would be different. Typically its just the fuel delivery system that is different. To be sure you be able to call a ford parts department to clarify the part # is the same.
Nov 28, 2015 at 5:38 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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This repair is far more complicated than just swapping some used parts. All these parts have to be measured and fitted together by a machine shop. This engine really isn't worth trying to repair. You would be way ahead of the game to simply install a good used engine.
Nov 28, 2015 at 7:07 AM
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